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How Do I Withdraw Money From UpWork Philippines?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:15 pm

UpWork is a popular freelancing platform that allows businesses to connect with freelancers from all over the world. While the vast majority of UpWork freelancers are based in the United States, there is a growing number of Filipino freelancers on the platform.

If you’re a Filipino freelancer who is looking to withdraw money from UpWork, there are a few things you need to know. First, you will need to have a verified PayPal account in order to withdraw funds from UpWork. Once you have a verified PayPal account, you can then withdraw your earnings from UpWork by following these steps:

1) Log into your UpWork account and click on the ‘Withdraw Funds’ tab. 2) Select ‘PayPal’ as your withdrawal method.

3) Enter the amount of money you want to withdraw and click ‘Continue.’ 4) Review the withdrawal details and click ‘Submit.’

Once you’ve submitted your withdrawal request, it will take UpWork 1-2 business days to process the request and send the funds to your PayPal account. From there, it will take an additional 1-2 business days for PayPal to transfer the funds into your bank account. So all in all, it will take approximately 4-5 business days for you to receive your earnings from UpWork when using PayPal as your withdrawal method.

If you need access to your earnings sooner than that, UpWork also offers an Instant Transfer feature which allows you to receive your earnings within minutes for a small fee. However, this feature is only available to US-based freelancers at this time.

Conclusion

Assuming you have a verified PayPal account, withdrawing money from UpWork is relatively straightforward. It will take 4-5 business days for the funds to show up in your bank account after submitting a withdrawal request. If you need access to your earnings sooner than that, there is an Instant Transfer feature available (for US-based freelancers only) which will allow you to receive your earnings within minutes for a small fee.

PRO TIP: There are a few things to be aware of when withdrawing money from Upwork Philippines. First, you will need to have a Philippine bank account in order to withdraw money. Secondly, the withdrawal process can take up to 5 business days. Lastly, there is a fee of $1.99 for each withdrawal.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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