Accept Payments with Stripe
Stripe is the main method Mercor uses to process payments for ongoing work. Follow the steps below to connect your account.
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Click 'Setup Payments' when accepting your offer
As part of your process for accepting offers, please click on the ‘Setup Payments’ option.
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Complete the Stripe setup flow
Please ensure that you adhere meticulously to Stripe’s guidelines to successfully complete your setup. For further detailed information, Stripe offers additional documentation accessible here: support.stripe.com/express
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Return to your offer steps
Once the setup is complete, you may proceed with the subsequent steps in accepting your Mercor job offer.
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Review payout timing and rules
- Stripe enforces a compulsory seven-day holding period on your initial payment. Mercor cannot alter this.
- Review Mercor’s payout policies, including the timing of payouts.
- Comprehend Stripe’s payout schedule: Refer to Stripe’s official documentation regarding the timing and logistics of payouts.
About your Stripe Express account
- Stripe exclusively disburses to bank accounts; debit cards are not supported)
- Two-Factor Authentication is mandatory, employing either SMS or Google Authenticator.
- Payouts can be monitored directly through your Stripe dashboard.
Accept Payments with Wise
Wise is frequently employed by Mercor for one-time payments, particularly when a comprehensive job offer has not yet been extended. It is rapid, secure, and does not necessitate a Mercor account for receiving funds.
Getting Paid with Wise
Although Stripe serves as our primary method for continuous transactions, Wise is frequently employed for flexible payments. Further information about Stripe can be obtained here.1
Check your inbox for a Wise email
Once the payment has been dispatched by us, you will receive an email from Wise.com.
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Open the link in the email
By clicking the provided link, you will be directed to the registration page. In most instances, please select ‘Personal account’ and proceed to establish a username and password. Then, click ‘Continue to claim’ to proceed.
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Set up your verification method
For security purposes, Wise will request you to activate two-factor authentication, either via SMS or an authentication application.
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Add your bank account details
Please provide your bank routing number, account number, and name.
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You're done!
That is all — you are prepared to receive your payout.
FAQ
I’m an individual, and the form asks for business details. What do I enter?
I’m an individual, and the form asks for business details. What do I enter?
Certain fields marked with • are optional. Should a field be irrelevant to your circumstances, you are permitted to leave it blank.
Can I get paid in USD if I’m in another country?
Can I get paid in USD if I’m in another country?
Stripe facilitates USD payouts in designated regions, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. To activate this service, please adhere to Stripe’s instructions on adding external accounts. Regrettably, this feature is not available in other countries.
I already have a Stripe account. Can I use it with Mercor?
I already have a Stripe account. Can I use it with Mercor?
Yes. During the setup process, please click “Sign in” located at the top right corner of the Stripe form to link your existing account.
Can I reset the Stripe account linked to Mercor?
Can I reset the Stripe account linked to Mercor?
Yes. Please click ‘Setup Payments’ again on your Mercor offer page to disconnect and reset the connection.
I want to log into Stripe but don’t know my password.
I want to log into Stripe but don’t know my password.
You may reset your password on Stripe’s login page. Upon resetting, you will be able to access the Stripe Dashboard as usual.
How can I change the email address on my Stripe account?
How can I change the email address on my Stripe account?
Mercor is unable to modify any details on your Stripe account. Please contact Stripe Support directly to update your email address.
How can I change my bank account for payouts?
How can I change my bank account for payouts?
Access your Stripe Dashboard to modify or update your linked bank account at any time.
How do I delete the bank info I gave when accepting my offer?
How do I delete the bank info I gave when accepting my offer?
All requests for deletion or disconnection must be processed directly via Stripe.
Stripe is asking for ID verification, but it keeps failing. What do I do?
Stripe is asking for ID verification, but it keeps failing. What do I do?
This situation typically occurs when an individual’s personal name is entered as the company name, resulting in a discrepancy. Please contact Stripe Support and clarify the issue; they are capable of conducting a manual review and verifying your identity.