How Escrow Works - TechSwap

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Buying high-end hardware online is risky. We fixed that. Here is how we protect your money and your gear.

1

Payment into the Vault

When you click "Buy Now", your payment (including shipping and protection fees) is sent to our secure **GBP Escrow Vault**. The seller sees that the item is paid for, but they **cannot** access the money yet.

2

Tracked Shipping

Sellers must provide a valid tracking number. This ensures you know exactly when your hardware will arrive at your doorstep in the UK.

3

The 48-Hour Inspection Window

Once the courier confirms delivery, the **48-hour clock starts**. This is your time to run benchmarks, check battery health, and verify the CPU/GPU specs match the listing.

4

Release or Dispute

If the gear is perfect, you can click **"Confirm & Release"** to pay the seller immediately. If there is an issue, click **"Open Dispute"** within 48 hours to freeze the funds while an admin reviews your case.

The Capital Flow

How your money moves through the TechFlipper Node

1

Buyer Commits

Funds are sent via EFT and **locked** in the secure TechFlipper Escrow Node. The seller is notified to ship.

2

Hardware Audit

The buyer receives and inspects the hardware against the logged specs. Funds remain **un-released** during this stage.

3

EFT Finalized

Upon confirmation, the system releases **97.5%** to the seller's wallet and retains the **3.5%** protection fee.

All transfers are processed via encrypted bank-level protocols

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