Fixed Price Payments
How do I know when and how much to pay for a fixed price job?
The buyer has complete discretion over if, when, and how much to pay a provider for a fixed price job. The grand total paid out to the provider over the course of a fixed price assignment could be higher or lower than the original bid. Please note that all fixed price payments ARE FINAL. Click here to view our Billing & Payments Policy.
- You may make no, some, or all payment upfront (please read this note of caution about upfront payments).
- You may make a single lump-sum payment at the end of the job.
- You may make a series of partial milestone payments (recommended - click here to learn more).
- Or you may choose not to pay the provider at all if the work did not meet your specifications.
To make a Payment on a Fixed Price Job (without ending the job):
1. Log in using your oDesk user ID and password.
2. Go to My oDesk -> Hire -> My Assignments.
3. Click the 'View' link in the Actions column next to the the correct job in the Active Assignments box.
4. Click the Make a Payment button on the Assignment details page.
5. Enter the payment your provider should receive in the "Amount to Pay" field. The oDesk Service Fee and Charged Amount will be calculated for you. You may choose to pay more, less, or exactly the remaining amount displayed. Include a comment to say what this payment is for. Press the Make a Payment button when you're ready to submit payment. You will be charged immediately.
To make a Payment on a Fixed Price Job (while ending the job):
1. Log in using your oDesk user ID and password.
2. Go to My oDesk -> Hire -> My Assignments.
3. Click the 'End' link in the Actions column next to the the correct job in the Active Assignments box. Or press the End and Leave Feedback button in the assignment details.
4. Enter the payment your provider should receive in the "Amount to Pay" field. The oDesk Service Fee and Charged Amount will be calculated for you. You may choose to pay more, less, or exactly the remaining amount displayed. You will be charged immediately upon pressing submit. You'll be asked to leave feedback when you're done with the payment portion of the end assignment form.