Getting Paid as a Freelancer

Getting paid by a client abroad involves three costs most people only discover after the first invoice: the platform or bank fee, the exchange-rate margin and the withdrawal fee to your local account. The guides in this section explain each one and how to keep them small.

Start with the overview of how international payments work, then compare the platforms side by side. If something has already gone wrong, such as a frozen account or a delayed payment, the troubleshooting guides walk you through what to do, in order.