1% is the starting point
Most consumer deals start at 1% of the transaction value. You see the number before anyone funds escrow.
Pricing
Escrow fees from 1%, shown before you fund
Trustners is an online escrow service with a 1% starting rate on consumer deals. You see the fee when terms are agreed, and you choose whether the buyer, seller, or both sides cover it.
Starting fee
1%
Who pays
Buyer, seller, or split
Countries
190+
High volume
Custom quote
Rates and availability as of July 2026. Final fees depend on transaction type and payment method.
How pricing works
How escrow fees work on Trustners
Four things that affect what you pay: the base rate, when you see the total, who covers the fee, and how you fund the deal.
The total is shown before you pay
Buyer and seller both see the fee when terms are agreed. No surprise line items after the money is in.
You pick who covers the fee
The buyer can pay it, the seller can pay it, or you split it. That gets set when you open the deal.
Payment method can shift the total
Cards, wires, and international payouts carry different processing costs. The quote reflects the method you choose.
Plans
What does Trustners cost by transaction type?
Consumer deals start at 1%. Milestone and platform setups are priced around how many releases you need and how much volume you run.
Standard escrow
From 1%
For one-off consumer sales where both sides need the money held until delivery or inspection is done.
- Buyer or seller can open the deal
- Funds held until acceptance or expiry
- Inspection windows and dispute support
- Fee shown before funding
Milestone payments
Custom by flow
For projects paid in phases: design, build, handoff. One escrow account, releases tied to each milestone.
- Phase-by-phase releases
- Approval before each payout
- Shared record and evidence
- Dispute handling per stage
Business and platforms
Talk to us
For marketplaces and B2B teams that need volume pricing, API access, or custom release rules.
- Commercial and platform workflows
- Volume-based fee arrangements
- Integration support
- Planning for higher transaction counts
Example escrow fees at 1%
Illustrative totals for standard consumer deals at the starting rate. Your quote may differ by payment method or transaction type.
Deal value
$500
Escrow fee (1%)
$5.00
Small consumer deal
Deal value
$5,000
Escrow fee (1%)
$50.00
Typical car, domain, or merchandise sale
Deal value
$50,000
Escrow fee (1%)
$500.00
Larger business or milestone deal
FAQ
Common questions about escrow fees
Starting rates, who pays, why totals vary, and when to ask for a business quote.
Need a quote for milestones or platform volume?
Business deals, phased payouts, and API integrations usually need more than the standard 1% consumer rate. Tell us how you operate and we will line up the right structure.
Starting at 1%, flexible fee split, custom quotes for larger flows
