Does Upwork support PayPal withdrawal 2024
Yes, Upwork supports PayPal withdrawal, and PayPal remains an active method freelancers can use to move their Upwork earnings out of the platform.
To withdraw funds from Upwork to PayPal, you first add PayPal as a withdrawal method:
- Open settings: Go to Account settings on desktop or Settings in the mobile app, or use Manage finances.
- Find withdrawals: Select Withdrawals, or choose Add a method.
- Set up PayPal: Click Set up next to PayPal, then sign in and verify your PayPal account by following the prompts.
Upwork also asks you to set up your tax information before you withdraw earnings.
- Processing time: Most Upwork to PayPal transfers are processed right away, though some can take up to 24 hours.
- New method hold: For security, Upwork does not allow withdrawals to a newly added PayPal account until three days after it is linked.
- Fees: Upwork charges a fee on each PayPal transfer, which Infinity App puts at $1. PayPal adds its own charges, including a currency conversion margin that the same guide estimates at around 3% to 4%.
- Currency in India: Infinity App notes that PayPal balances are converted to INR automatically for Indian users, since USD cannot be held in India.
- Account verification: If a withdrawal fails, Upwork suggests checking that your PayPal account is fully activated and verified, for example by linking a card.