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How to get online payments is a big question people have. Depending on the company there are several ways in which you can get paid that I am aware of I will however just be sharing these for now as they are the most popular ones. Before I do that, remember to check out the post about Work From Home Opportunities to help you decide what area you might want to become a freelancer in.
ONLINE PAYMENT IN JAMAICA / FREELANCER PAYMENT METHODS IN JAMAICA
PAYONEER
Payoneer is a great way to receive online payments. With Payoneer, once you have a certain amount you are able to receive online payments using a Mastercard which you receive from them which makes things way more convenient. With Payoneer, you don’t have to worry about the hassle of wire transfers or high transaction fees. Plus, you can withdraw your earnings right to your local bank account in Jamaican dollars. It’s super convenient and a great way to get paid for your freelance work without any stress.
Not only that but Payoneer offers a referral program so that is a good way to put an extra $25 in your pocket.
PAYPAL
Also, another good way to get paid. Also very convenient, as you can connect it to your bank card. If you are in some countries like Jamaica, you can create an account using your cellphone. With Paypal, you can easily receive payments from clients all over the world without the hassle of traditional payment methods. Paypal is safe, secure, and super easy to use, making it the perfect solution for freelancers in Jamaica. They do have fees and charges like other companies, but you can try to add these fees into the cost of your product or service.
TRANSFERWISE
Transferwise is another good option. I personally have not used them before but I do know that they are used worldwide which is great for persons who are unable to take payment in other ways. With TransferWise, you can send and receive payments in multiple currencies, all at the real exchange rate. Plus, their platform is super easy to use, making your life as a freelancer a breeze
WIRE TRANSFER
Some online jobs, please not only do this with the credible sites will take your banking information for wire transfer purposes. This method is also good just note that it can sometimes be a little expensive.
CHEQUES
Paper cheques are another avenue, this however can pose a small issue in terms of timing depending on where the cheque is coming from, then even more so if the cheque is in another currency it may take a bit longer to be cleared. So just be mindful of those things before using a cheque as your payment method as a freelancer.
Amber Pay has a payment gateway known as eLink that heps Jamaican businesses accept credit card payments. The great thing about Amber Pay is that there is no setup fee or monthly fee for this service. They do however charge a percentage of the transaction amout which is fair. Any Jamaican with a freelance business can create an invoice from the ELink dashboard and send it from your smartphone directly to your customer.
You can also send a unique payment link by WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and even Social Media for the customer to make payments. You can even generate a QR code and accept payments online from customers by scanning. Ultimately you can use Amber Pay and set up an eLink account to receive US Dollars from international customers and settle it in your local Jamaican bank account.
PAYPAL IN JAMAICA
- Please note that to open a PayPal account in Jamaica you have to use your cellphone versus using a desktop as Jamaica is not an option with a desktop.
- You will also choose the option of being paid as a freelancer.
- You need to connect a card to your account. You can connect a local credit card to the account.
Online Payment, Online Payment in Jamaica, Freelancer Payment Methods in Jamaica
