8 payment services for freelancers

Working as a freelancer, of course, has great privileges and advantages - for example, to build a work schedule at your discretion, take a job at a convenient time for yourself and give more free time for personal affairs.

However, there is always a problem with receiving payments from customers, who sometimes are thousands of kilometers away.

We present to your attention 8 payment services recommended by freelancers around the world.
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1. PayPal



PayPal is one of the most popular and convenient services for making online payments. The beauty of working with this service is the instant receipt of funds to the account after processing the payment.

PayPal charges a fee for each transaction, and they have very strict policies, so it is recommended to avoid any fraudulent or suspicious transactions.

2. Escrow



One of the safest ways of mutual settlements between the customer and the performer. The customer deposits money into the account of the transaction, which is processed by a third party, the money is frozen in the account after which the freelancer starts to work. The money comes to the freelancer, also, only after the completion of the work.

3. Google Checkout (now Google Wallet)



Google Checkout is an integrated payment gateway that controls your account information with its fraud protection program.

You can accept free money transfers and integrate your Google Account with other payment systems.

The best thing about Google Checkout is a low commission.

4. Skrill



Like PayPal, Skrill allows you to send and receive money through a bank account, debit card and credit card.

It processes payments instantly, without geographic restrictions (unlike PayPal, which sets restrictions for some countries, such as India).

However, the main disadvantage of this payment method is that you cannot use it for online purchases.

5. Western Union



Western Union Money Transfer is one of the oldest, fast and convenient money transfer services, although the fees are relatively higher. With more than 300,000 branches around the world, you can receive payments from customers on the other side of the globe.

To send funds, your customer must go to any nearest branch office of Western Union and make a payment that you can receive from a pre-selected location.

6. AlertPay



This is another fast and convenient payment method, which functions as PayPal, although it has not yet gained such popularity as PayPal.

7. MoneyGram



MoneyGram service is very similar to Western Union, with the exception that it has fewer branches around the world, approximately 100,000.

In addition, there are transaction limits, so it is not such a popular option when transferring large sums of money.

8. Xoom



Xoom works the same as Western Union, but allows you to only transfer funds and limit online transactions. Your client can choose any payment option - a credit card, bank account or PayPal account.

There are many other money transfer methods available on the Internet. Just keep in mind these payment methods that allow you to safely and securely receive payment for your hard work.

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