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* | Max* |
$1-$199 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
$200-$499 | $5 | $2.5 | $0 |
$500-$999 | $10 | $5 | $0 |
> $1000 | $29 | $15 | $0 |
*If the independent you are working with is a Pro or Max member, the fees on your payment will be reduced or waived altogether.
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).