How Glancers Protects Freelancer Payments

The Universal Freelancer Fear: Delivering Work Without Payment Guarantees

Every experienced freelancer in Egypt and across the MENA region has encountered payment delays, scope creep without compensation, or unfulfilled client promises when working outside structured escrow systems. Operating without payment protection exposes your time, effort, and intellectual property to unnecessary financial vulnerability.

Glancers solves this with the Pre-Funded Milestone Invariant, ensuring you never write a line of code, produce a design, or deliver a document on an unfunded promise.

1. The Pre-Funded Milestone Invariant

On Glancers, work begins only after the client has funded the active milestone. Funds are securely locked in the platform's escrow account in Egyptian Pounds (EGP / ج.م). The client cannot cancel or withdraw these funds unilaterally while work is actively progressing within the agreed milestone timeline.

To understand the client side of milestone funding, read our companion explainer: How Milestones and Payment Protection Work on Glancers.

2. Formal Deliverables Submission & Verification Trail

Always submit your completed deliverables (GitHub repository links, Figma files, documentation archives) using the official Submit Milestone portal on your contract dashboard. This creates an immutable, timestamped record of delivery that protects you against unjustified non-payment claims.

3. Rapid Local Withdrawals & Clearing Timeline

Once a client approves and releases your milestone, your earnings are instantly credited to your Glancers wallet balance in Egyptian Pounds. Withdrawal requests are processed reliably through trusted local financial channels:

• Egyptian Mobile Wallets: Vodafone Cash, Orange Money, Etisalat Cash, and WE Pay (typically cleared within 24 business hours following standard security review).
• Direct Bank Transfer: Electronic transfers to any authorized Egyptian bank account via the national clearing network (InstaPay / ACH).

4. Transparent Fees and Invoicing

Glancers maintains total financial transparency:

• The standard platform fee is 7% on completed milestone earnings.
• Statutory tax (14% VAT on the platform fee) is clearly itemized on every transaction invoice.
• There are no hidden currency conversion deductions; all contracts and payouts are strictly denominated in Egyptian Pounds.

5. Dispute Arbitration & Identity Verification

If a client becomes unresponsive after delivery or demands revisions outside the agreed contract scope, you can initiate formal dispute mediation. A dedicated Glancers dispute specialist evaluates the contract deliverables and communication history to issue an objective ruling.

Completing your Egyptian National ID verification (Valify E-KYC) accelerates security clearance and elevates your standing for high-budget milestone contracts.