Here's how payments work:
**Payment Flow:**
1. Accept a bid
2. Payment authorized
3. Payment held securely
4. Move completed
5. Payment released
**Secure Holding:**
- Payment held by MoveDeal
- Protected until completion
- Released automatically
- Safe for both parties
**Payment Release:**
- After move completion
- Customer confirmation
- Automatic processing
- Quick transfer
- Notification sent
**Timeline:**
- Authorization: Immediate
- Holding: Until completion
- Release: After completion
- Processing: 1-3 business days
- In account: Within 5 days
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How Payments Work
Understanding the payment process
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Last updated: 12/20/2025
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