Online escrow that holds payment until the deal is done

EscrowBolt is an online escrow service for domains, freelancers, services & saas, cars, and marketplace deals. We hold the buyer's payment until both sides are satisfied, then release it to the seller.

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EscrowBolt holds buyer payment in escrow until a deal is complete

Used by marketplaces, banks, and trading platforms

Artsy
eBay Motors
eWorldTrade
Eximcrop
Traderoo
Turbare
Watchpayer
Escrow services

$198 million held in escrow on EscrowBolt

Consumer

Personal escrow for cars, domains, and one-off sales

You pay into escrow. The seller ships or delivers. You inspect, approve, and the funds release. If something goes wrong, there is a dispute process.

  • Buyer gets an inspection window
  • Seller knows the money is real
  • Disputes handled in-house
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Business

Escrow that plugs into your checkout

For marketplaces and B2B platforms that need to hold funds without building the whole stack themselves. API access, bulk deals, and workflows you can configure.

  • Bulk transactions
  • API integration
  • Workflows you configure
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Trade finance

Digital letter of credit for cross-border deals

LC funds sit in escrow until exporters submit the right trade documents. Importers are not paying blind; exporters know payment is lined up.

  • Document checks before release
  • LC funds kept separate
  • Status visible across borders
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Browse escrow by deal type

Jump into the vertical that matches your transaction — each page covers funding, inspection, and release for that market.

How it works

Money in escrow until you are ready to release it

Buyers are not sending money into the void. Sellers are not shipping on a promise. We hold the funds until the deal terms are met.

EscrowBolt secure payment flow from deposit to release
  1. Transaction is initiated

    The buyer pays. Funds go straight into escrow, not to the seller.

  2. Funds are held securely

    EscrowBolt holds the money. It stays tied to this transaction and shows up in your audit trail.

  3. Conditions are met

    Release triggers when your rules say so: delivery confirmed, work signed off, inspection period ended, or no dispute filed.

  4. Funds are released

    Payment goes out to one party or split across several, depending on how you set up payouts.

  5. Transaction complete

    Done. The full history of the deal is logged and verifiable.

Buyers and sellers both need protection

One car sale or a full marketplace: same escrow mechanics, different scale.

Personal escrow for individuals
For individuals

Personal escrow for cars, domains, electronics, and more.

EscrowBolt holds the money until you both get what you agreed on, whether that is a car, a domain name, or a sale to someone you have only talked to online. Buyers cannot charge back after the fact. Sellers are not left wondering if the payment is real. You pick the inspection window, check the goods, and payment releases when you approve.

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Marketplaces, rentals, peer-to-peer, and more

Marketplaces

Marketplaces

Release payment when the buyer confirms receipt or approval. Cuts down on fraud claims and refund fights.

Rentals & Bookings

Rentals & Bookings

Hold the charge until check-in, checkout, or your no-show window passes. Refunds follow the cancellation rules you set.

C2C Platforms

C2C Platforms

Peer-to-peer deals are risky when money moves first. Escrow waits until both people confirm the exchange went fine.

Freelance & Services

Freelance & Services

Pay out on milestones, signed deliverables, or a timer. You choose what triggers release.

Ticketing & Events

Ticketing & Events

High-volume resale needs fast settlement without either side getting burned. Escrow holds until transfer is confirmed.

Built into our
payments stack,
not bolted on.

  • Built into our payments engine, not handed off to another provider
  • PSD2-compliant and license-backed in the EU and UK
  • B2C, C2C, and marketplace setups supported
  • Platforms on EscrowBolt have processed 28M+ transactions
  • Multi-currency, multi-country, with custom release rules
EscrowBolt payments stack integrated with escrow fund holding

Customer Stories

What enterprise partners and customers say about EscrowBolt

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eBay Motors logo

Payment tied to delivery, not promises

High-value vehicle deals need more than a card swipe. EscrowBolt gives our buyers and sellers a clear inspection window and a payment hold everyone can see. Disputes dropped once funds were tied to delivery, not promises.

Marcus Reid

Director of Marketplace Operations, eBay Motors

Vehicle listing protected with EscrowBolt escrow on eBay Motors
Artsy logo

Escrow that matches how art actually sells

Art sales move slowly and carefully. We needed escrow that could match that pace: hold funds, document each step, and release only when ownership is confirmed. EscrowBolt fit without us building it ourselves.

Elena Vasquez

Head of Payments, Artsy

Art marketplace transaction secured through EscrowBolt
eWorldTrade logo

Trust for buyers and suppliers who never meet

Cross-border B2B trade means buyers and suppliers who may never meet in person. EscrowBolt sits between them so payment releases only when shipment and documentation check out. Our members trust the process.

James Okonkwo

VP of Product, eWorldTrade

International trade partners using EscrowBolt for secure payments
Watchpayer logo

Proof of funds before a six-figure shipment

Luxury watches change hands for serious money. Buyers want time to verify serial numbers and condition. Sellers want proof of funds before shipping. EscrowBolt handles both sides in one transaction record.

Sophie Laurent

Founder & CEO, Watchpayer

High-value watch sale held in EscrowBolt escrow
Globis logo

Smooth, transparent trade with no surprises

Export deals stall when neither side wants to move first. We integrated EscrowBolt so payment, shipping docs, and release conditions live in one place. Deals close faster because the rules are set upfront.

David Chen

Commercial Director, Globis

Export transaction managed through EscrowBolt escrow

Facts and stats

A snapshot of volume, reach, and pricing on the platform today.

$198M+
Protected in transactions
50K+
Customers worldwide
190+
Countries covered
1%
Starting transaction fee
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FAQ

Common questions about online escrow

Direct answers about how EscrowBolt works, what it costs, and where your money sits during a deal.

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Platforms that run on EscrowBolt

eCommerce sites, marketplaces, and brokerages use EscrowBolt when a straight card payment is not enough. If that sounds like your setup, we should talk.