Direct to Local Bank

This article explains Upwork’s Direct to Local Bank feature, which allows freelancers to transfer their earnings directly to their bank account in local currency for a fee of $0.99 USD per withdrawal. To set it up, add your bank account details in the Get Paid section of your settings. Ensure the account name matches your verified name on Upwork, and double-check your bank codes to avoid delays. There is a three-day security period after you add a Direct to Local Bank payment method. - AI summary.

We know that managing your earnings is important to you. That’s why we give you options, including Direct to Local Bank. It’s Upwork’s version of direct deposit, and we’ve designed it to be as simple and safe as possible.

Direct to Local Bank allows you to easily move your earnings from Upwork directly to your bank account, in your local currency. In many cases, the Direct to Local Bank method —which is $0.99 USD per withdrawal— is the fastest and least expensive way to get paid.

Important things to know:

• For security reasons, your new payment method will become active in three days.
• Check that the name on your bank account matches your verified name on Upwork. If your payment method was flagged for a name mismatch, please contact support to resolve the issue or add a new payment method.
• Be sure that you enter your bank information, including bank codes, correctly. We want you to get your money on schedule and any errors could result in a failed transfer or delay. If you've exceeded the character limit on the Name on Account field, please contact your bank to get an appropriate abbreviation.
• You should also contact your bank if you're not sure you have the correct information, or if you received an error when you tried to enter it into our system.
• Upwork charges $0.99 USD per Direct to Local Bank withdrawal. Any additional restrictions, timing regulations, and fees vary depending on your bank.
• Upwork cannot accommodate company registrations for TRY and PKR bank accounts. Adding a company bank account may result in failed/rejected withdrawals.

Availability

Direct to Local Bank is available in a wide range of international currencies: