New to Upwork - How do I pay someone? (2024)

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2c380139

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‎08-04-202312:32 PM

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Aug 4, 2023 12:32:23 PM byJoe P

New to Upwork - How do I pay someone?

I posted about a job for a fixed price.

Someone contacted me, saying their rate was some number. I didn't respond because my job was for a fixed price.

I come in today because Upwork said my job was about to expire. While I was here, I checked my messages and found that he has completed the job. He zipped up the work and sent it to me.

I am fine with giving him the fixed price, but how do I go about that? Do I have to accept someone for the role first?

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shariful_siraji

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‎08-07-202303:45 AM

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Aug 7, 2023 03:45:25 AM byShariful S

To pay someone on Upwork, you need to create a payment account and add your payment information. You can use a credit or debit card, PayPal, eCheck, or bank transfer.

Before you pay the freelancer, you should accept them for the role and agree on the fixed price. You can do this by sending them an offer and waiting for their acceptance.

Once you have an active contract with the freelancer, you can release the payment when the work is done. You can do this by going to your contract room and clicking on the Pay Now button.

I hope this helps. Do you have any other questions about Upwork?

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sofia2008

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‎08-04-202301:17 PM

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Aug 4, 2023 01:17:18 PM bySophie A

Joe Pwrote:
Do I have to accept someone for the role first?

Yes, but you would need to hire the freelancer of your choiceaccording to the agreement you both had, not the one sending the work without being hired.

Is there a reason why you did not hire anyone before?

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‎08-04-202307:03 PM

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Aug 4, 2023 07:03:12 PM byMD. MUSA M

Yes, you need to officially hire the freelancer for the role on Upwork before you can proceed with the payment. Once you hire them, you can release the payment for the fixed price job through the Upwork platform.

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luce-neidert

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‎08-07-202312:28 AM

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Aug 7, 2023 12:28:51 AM EditedAug 7, 2023 12:30:52 AMbyLuce N

I guess the freelancer was a beginer too, as freelancers should never start a job before having a contract with the client!

In reality, as sad as this may sound, you have no obligation to hire and pay that freelancer. Have you checked his profile to see if he has the ability to do your job correctly?