Payment & Retainer System
Secure retainer-based payments with flexible payout options. Get paid safely with our transparent fee structure and retainer protection.
Stripe Bank Transfers
5% platform fee - Direct bank deposits
How Retainer System Works
1. Initial retainer payment held by Stackkd to activate agreement
2. Client pays provider directly for completed work
3. Provider receives 95% (after 5% platform fee)
4. Retainer released to client upon successful completion
Fee Structure
USDC via Coinbase
10% platform fee - Instant crypto payments
How Retainer System Works
1. Initial retainer payment held by Stackkd to activate agreement
2. Client pays provider directly for completed work
3. Provider receives 90% in USDC (after 10% platform fee)
4. Retainer released to client upon successful completion
Why Choose USDC?
Real-time Tracking
Monitor every retainer and payment step
Retainer Held
Client deposits retainer to activate agreement
Work & Payment
Provider delivers work, client pays directly
Retainer Released
Retainer returned to client after completion
Live Updates Include:
Secure Retainer System
Protection for everyone
How Retainer Protects Both Parties
For Providers:
For Clients:
Retainer Timeline:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the retainer system work?
Clients deposit a retainer to activate agreements. Providers are paid directly by clients for work. Retainers are released back to clients upon successful completion, or to providers if clients fail to pay after work delivery.
What are the platform fees?
Stripe providers: 5% platform fee. Coinbase providers: 10% platform fee (due to crypto conversion costs). Client processing fees: 2.9% + $0.30 through Stripe.
When is my retainer released?
Retainers are released to clients when providers are paid successfully and work is satisfactory. If clients fail to pay after work delivery, retainers may be released to providers through dispute resolution.
Can I use both payment methods?
Yes! Set up both Stripe and Coinbase in your settings, then choose your preferred payout method when creating service listings.
Ready to Get Paid?
Set up your payment methods and start earning with confidence