Contest - Payment



Do I have to pay to enter?

No, entering a contest is free for all contest participants.


The contest holder has paid to organise a contest and strongly encourages you to participate!

How much does a contest cost for freelancers?

Submitting entries to a contest is free for all the participants. 

If you are the winning freelancer, contest fees will be charged when the prize money is released to your account after the Contest Handover. The freelancer contest fee is 10% of the prize amount or $5.00 USD, whichever is greater.

When do I get paid?

Freelancers, the prize money is released once the contest holder accepts your submitted entry file/s and completes the Contest Handover.  

Can I choose the currency I get paid in?

No, you can be paid only in the currency in which the contest is listed.

How can I be sure I'll get paid after completing the contest handover?

Freelancers, as soon as the contest holder downloads and accepts the design files, the prize money will be automatically released to you!


If the contest holder and winner encounter any problems during the handover process, they can contact our Support team by clicking the Chat Now! button at the bottom of this page


Note: The prize money is released automatically if the entry file/s are not accepted within the 14-day deadline, provided that both parties have signed the IP Transfer Agreement.

What can I do if the contest holder doesn't pay me?

If the contest holder declared you the contest winner but did not complete the Contest Handover, please contact our Support team so we can investigate for you. Just go to this page, scroll down and click Live Support.

What currency is accepted for payment?

Contests can be posted in the following currencies: USD, AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, CNY, HKD, INR, JMD, CLP, JPY, SEK, MYR, IDR, MXN, NZD, PHP, PLN, SGD, BRL, VND, ARS, and ZAR. 


Note: 
You can no longer change the currency of your contest once it is posted, so make sure that you choose the right one that you want to use.

What payment methods are accepted?

Here are the following payment methods accepted when depositing funds on the site:

  • Credit Card

  • PayPal

  • Skrill


You can use any of these payment methods when completing the payment for the prize of your contest. Before your contest can be posted, the prize money should be deposited to your account first, so the amount can be covered.


Once posted, the prize money will remain held on the site until you choose a winner and complete the Contest Handover, at which time the prize will be released to the winner. 

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