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Black-owned goods and services from your community. Sellers set their own terms — we offer optional PayPal escrow so both sides stay protected.

How Escrow Works
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BWS Escrow — How It Works

Not ready to pay a stranger outright? BWS holds the funds via our PayPal account so both buyer and seller are protected.

1
Buyer sends payment to BWS PayPal

Full amount (full escrow) or 50% (half escrow) sent to our verified BWS PayPal account.

2
Seller ships or delivers

Once we confirm receipt of payment, we notify the seller to proceed. The seller ships, delivers, or completes the service.

3
Buyer confirms receipt

Buyer has 48 hours to confirm or raise an issue. For half escrow, the second 50% is paid here.

4
BWS releases funds to seller

Payment is released directly to the seller's PayPal. If a dispute is opened, BWS mediates.

Escrow fee: 3% of the transaction amount (covers PayPal processing). Deducted from the seller payout.
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