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Escrow · 2026-10-02

Escrow Explained: How to Buy and Sell Safely Online

What escrow is, when to use it and how Paysasa Safe Trade protects buyers and sellers on high-value online deals.

The trust gap in online deals

The buyer worries the item will not arrive. The seller worries they will not be paid. Escrow closes that gap by holding the money with a neutral party until both sides keep their promise.

How a trade works

The buyer funds the trade, the seller delivers, the buyer approves, and the funds are released. Milestones allow staged release for bigger jobs.

When to use escrow

Use it for laptops and phones, vehicles, freelance projects, bulk orders and any first-time deal with someone you do not know.

What if something goes wrong?

Either side can open a dispute before release. Both submit evidence and Paysasa reviews it against the agreed terms.

Stay inside the platform

Agree terms, pay and release inside Paysasa. Scammers often try to move you to chat apps and ask for direct payment, which removes every protection.

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