Jun 10, 2021 05:00:28 PM by Andrea P
OK, I get it; I'll be charged 3.4% if I bring a new Direct Contract client onto Upwork. But all the information I can find states that the client will be charged "Low to No" fees. That doesn't cut it. Does anyone know what the actual fee would be for a client, or how it is calculated?
Thanks!
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Jun 10, 2021 09:13:23 PM by Joanne P
Hi Andrea,
The cost to clients is zero. They only pay the cost of the project. Direct Contracts is a separate product from the rest of the Upwork marketplace and does not include the same features as traditional accounts. As a result, it does not cost us as much to offer and maintain, and we are able to extend those savings to you. In general, charging fees is a critical part of Upwork being able to continue to grow and bring new clients to our marketplace. With Direct Contracts, we only charge a payment processing fee because freelancers are bringing their own clients.
Jun 10, 2021 06:41:19 PM by Joanne P
Hi Andrea,
Freelancers are charged a 3.4% payment processing fee. For example, if your earnings are $100 you’ll be charged a payment processing fee of $3.40 USD. You are not charged a freelancer service fee, only the 3.4%. Here's the help article for more information.
Jun 10, 2021 06:57:28 PM by Andrea P
Thank you, but that wasn't my question. I want to know about the "Low to No" fees charged to my client, AFTER and IN ADDITION to the 3.4% payment processing fee that I will be charged.
Jun 10, 2021 09:13:23 PM by Joanne P
Hi Andrea,
The cost to clients is zero. They only pay the cost of the project. Direct Contracts is a separate product from the rest of the Upwork marketplace and does not include the same features as traditional accounts. As a result, it does not cost us as much to offer and maintain, and we are able to extend those savings to you. In general, charging fees is a critical part of Upwork being able to continue to grow and bring new clients to our marketplace. With Direct Contracts, we only charge a payment processing fee because freelancers are bringing their own clients.
Sep 4, 2023 11:58:35 PM by Md.Nazrul Islam K
Clients using Direct Contracts pay 3% fees on PayPal and credit card charges.
Nov 11, 2022 03:45:40 AM by Danish M
They say "Low to no" fee but my client had to pay 45$ on 300$ contract, it is a huge processing fee for clients