Freelancers can withdraw earnings via PayPal, provided their Upwork verified name matches their PayPal account. After linking accounts through the "Get Paid" settings, there's a three-day activation hold. PayPal account details can't be edited—users must add a new method if details change. Fees vary by location.
To make getting paid easier, Upwork offers several payment withdrawal methods, including PayPal. To use PayPal, your verified name on Upwork must match the name on your PayPal account. If you haven't verified your name yet, be sure your profile name matches the name on your PayPal account.
Use PayPal
- Go to Account settings (desktop) or Settings (mobile app) > Get Paid
- Select Add a method
- Choose the Set up button by PayPal
- You will be redirected to sign in to your PayPal account for verification
- Choose a payment schedule and select Next
NOTE
For security reasons, any PayPal account added to your Upwork account will become active after three days.
Edit your account
Your PayPal account details on Upwork cannot be edited. If your PayPal account has changed, you must add a new payment method to ensure that your details on Upwork match your new PayPal account information. Don't forget to remove the old payment method at that time, too.
Account fees
PayPal is a third-party payment vendor, and their features and fees vary depending on your locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can link your PayPal account with your Upwork account by selecting a self-serve link that will appear at the top of the “Get Paid” page as an alert. Note: If you’ve logged into Upwork or been paid within the past six months you will also receive the link via email.
Yes, when you re-add PayPal to your Upwork account you will be directed to PayPal.com. There, you’ll be prompted to log into your PayPal account and confirm that you want to “Connect your PayPal account to Upwork.”
When you agree to connect your PayPal account to Upwork you allow PayPal to share your full name, email, address, account verification status, PayPal ID with us. This information helps us confirm that you own the PayPal account.
We have a standard hold period any time a payment method is added to an account. This hold stays in place for three calendar days to ensure your account security.
If you don’t want to link your PayPal account to Upwork you do not have to do so. You can use any payment method available to freelancers in your country. To see your options, go here.