Payments & Fees
Transparent pricing,
fair for everyone
Buyers pay the full amount up front. Bucko holds funds in escrow until delivery or receipt is confirmed. Shippers and sellers receive their quoted price; buyers pay the platform fee and a flat escrow fee on top.
| What the buyer pays | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haul or listing price | At checkout / bid accept | 100% — held in escrow |
| Platform fee | Same charge | 15% of the haul or listing price |
| Escrow fee (hauls) | Same charge | Flat tier based on haul price |
| Haul price | Escrow fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500 | $9.99 |
| Up to $1,500 | $19.99 |
| Up to $3,500 | $34.99 |
| Up to $7,500 | $59.99 |
| Above $7,500 | $99.99 |
Who keeps what on a $500 haul
- Buyer pays $584.99 ($500 + $75 platform + $9.99 escrow)
- Shipper receives $500.00 after delivery confirmation
- Bucko retains the platform fee and escrow fee
Funds release when the buyer confirms delivery or receipt, or automatically 24 hours after the shipper or seller marks the job delivered if the buyer does not act.