Step by step: getting paid in USDT
- Create a wallet you control (or use a deposit address from your exchange) for the network you prefer.
- Add the address to your HireByCrypto profile so buyers can see which networks you accept.
- Before work starts, confirm the amount, the token (USDT), the network and the payment schedule in chat.
- For a new client, ask for a small test transfer first.
- After each payment, check the transaction hash on a block explorer (Tronscan, BscScan or PolygonScan) before delivering the next milestone.
Avoid the most common mistakes
- Wrong network: BEP-20 and Polygon addresses look the same. Funds sent on the wrong network can be lost or hard to recover.
- No gas token: you need a little TRX, BNB or POL to move USDT out of your wallet later.
- Payment screenshots: a screenshot is not proof. Only a confirmed transaction on the block explorer is.
- Exchange deposit rules: some exchanges only credit certain networks — check before sharing an exchange address.
Invoices, records and taxes
Keep a simple record for each job: client, date, amount in USDT, network and transaction hash. Many freelancers also send a short invoice in USD. Tax rules for crypto income differ by country, so check what applies to you or ask a local accountant.
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