At Contra, we're committed to revolutionizing the freelance marketplace by providing a platform that empowers both contractors and clients. Here's everything you need to know about Contra's fees as a client:
Processing fees
Processing fees are calculated by our payment processing. This is not charged by Contra.
Payment Method Type | Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
Credit card | 2.9% + 30¢ per successful charge for domestic cards | All clients with a valid credit or debit card |
ACH (Automated clearing house) | 0.8% capped at $5.00 per successful charge | Client must request access to use ACH. |
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) | 0.5% + 30¢ capped at $6.00 per successful charge | Client must reach out to hello@contra.com to request access. |
Platform fees
On Contra, platform fees scale as the project value increases, capped at $29/transaction.
Payment size | Non-Pro | Pro* |
$1-$199 | $2 | $1 |
$200-$499 | $5 | $2.5 |
$500-$999 | $10 | $5 |
> $1000 | $29 | $15 |
*If the independent you are working with is a Pro member, the fees on your payment will be reduced
Other Fees
You can post job opportunities without any charge. However, you can choose to boost your job for $199. This will increase the visibility of your job for 30 days (appear at the top of the job feed).