Get Paid from Upwork with 0.5% Fees
Stop paying 3-5% in withdrawal fees. Use DattaPay's US bank account to receive Upwork payments directly with just 0.5% flat fee.
- US bank account accepted by Upwork
- 0.5% flat fee vs 3-5% with Payoneer
- Earn 4.2% APY on your balance
- Works in Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil & 100+ countries
How to Get Paid from Upwork with DattaPay
Set up in minutes, save money on every payment.
Sign Up for DattaPay
Create your free account in 5 minutes. No paperwork, instant approval.
Get Your US Bank Details
Receive your US bank account with routing number and account number.
Add to Upwork
Go to Upwork Settings > Get Paid > Add Method > US Bank Account. Enter your DattaPay details.
Get Paid & Earn Yield
Receive payments with 0.5% fee. Your balance automatically earns 4.2% APY.
Upwork Default vs DattaPay
See how much you can save by switching to DattaPay for your Upwork payments.
| Fee Type | Upwork Default | With DattaPay |
|---|---|---|
| Upwork Service Fee | 10-20% | 10-20% (unchanged) |
| Withdrawal to Payoneer | 2-3% + conversion | N/A |
| Withdrawal to Bank | $0.99-$30 | 0.5% flat |
| Currency Conversion | 2-4% | 0% |
| Monthly Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Yield on Balance | 0% | 4.2% APY |
| Annual Savings | - | $500+ |
Works for Upwork Freelancers Worldwide
DattaPay supports Upwork freelancers in over 100 countries. Popular with freelancers in:
Why Upwork Freelancers Switch to DattaPay
Annual Savings
On $10,000/year in Upwork earnings, you save over $500 compared to Payoneer's fees.
APY on Balance
Your idle Upwork earnings earn 4.2% APY automatically. Payoneer and Upwork pay 0%.
Inflation Protection
Your funds are backed by USDC stablecoin. Protect your earnings from local currency devaluation.
Upwork + DattaPay FAQ
Common questions about using DattaPay with Upwork.
Go to Upwork Settings > Get Paid > Add a method > Select 'Direct to U.S. Bank (ACH)'. Enter your DattaPay routing number and account number. Upwork will verify your account with two small deposits.
Yes, for most freelancers. Payoneer charges 2-3% receiving fee plus 2-4% currency conversion. DattaPay charges 0.5% flat fee with no conversion costs. Plus, DattaPay pays 4.2% APY on your balance - Payoneer pays 0%.
Yes! DattaPay fully supports Nigerian freelancers. You get a US bank account that works with Upwork, and you can withdraw to your Nigerian bank account with competitive exchange rates.
Upwork processes US bank (ACH) withdrawals within 2-5 business days. This is the same as their standard US bank transfer timeline. Once in your DattaPay account, funds are immediately available.
Upwork charges $0.99 for US bank transfers under certain thresholds. However, you avoid the 2-4% currency conversion fees that platforms like Payoneer charge. DattaPay's 0.5% flat fee is typically much lower than alternatives.
DattaPay receives USD directly from Upwork. If your clients pay in other currencies, Upwork converts to USD before sending to your US bank account. You receive clean USD with no additional conversion fees from DattaPay.
Yes! DattaPay works with all Upwork payment types including direct contracts, hourly contracts, and fixed-price projects. Any payment Upwork can send to a US bank account works with DattaPay.
Once your Upwork payment arrives in DattaPay, it immediately starts earning 4.2% APY. Interest accrues daily and compounds automatically. You can withdraw anytime - there's no lock-up period.
Start Saving $500+/Year on Upwork
Join thousands of Upwork freelancers who switched to DattaPay. Set up in 5 minutes, start saving immediately.
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