How do I get paid (non-Escrow)?

The Elance Payment Service allows employers to send payments easily to service providers anywhere in the world at no additional cost. The Elance Payment Service also includes a free Escrow option. To learn more about about Escrow click here.

Elance generates revenue by collecting a small percentage (4% to 6% depending on your level of earnings plus a 2.75% fee to cover the cost of payment processors such as credit card companies and PayPal) of the billings you will generate using our Payment Service. 

When registering with Elance, both you and the employer have agreed to use the Elance Payment Service to enable Elance to collect the fee for the services we provide. If an employer asks you to go outside the Elance Payment Service to negotiate lower pricing, please report the violation immediately.

When you submit your proposals or invoices, do not forget to include the Elance service fee in your calculation.

To send an invoice to your buyer for your non-Escrow project:

1. Login to the My Elance Main Menu.

If you are not logged in, enter your Elance username and password.

2. Click on the Workrooms > Working link in the left panel.

3. For the particular project, click the 'Select Action' > 'Billing' link on the right.

4. Click on the 'Create New Invoice' link on the top of the Project Billing page.

5. On the 'Enter Invoice Details' page, fill in necessary fields, including 'Item' and 'Amount'.

6. On the 'Preview Invoice' page, review the details and select the 'Send Invoice' button.

7. Enter in your password and select the 'Send Invoice' button.

8. When an employer pays the invoice through Elance, you will be notified to log in to MyElance.

9. Click on the 'My Account' > 'Account Details' link in the left navigation menu and view your available balance.