Tunisia’s First Escrow Marketplace for Freelance Services
Gig.tn is proud to operate Tunisia’s first-ever freelance platform with built-in escrow protection — a financial system that holds funds securely during a transaction until both parties are satisfied.
In a country where trust in online transactions is still growing, this feature is not just a luxury — it’s a necessity. Escrow is the foundation of safe, fair collaboration between freelancers and clients, and we believe it’s essential for building a thriving digital economy in Tunisia.
🧱 What Is Escrow, and Why Does It Matter?
Escrow means that when a buyer pays for a service:
The money is immediately secured by Gig.tn, not sent directly to the freelancer.
The freelancer starts working knowing the funds are locked and guaranteed.
The payment is only released once the buyer approves the work — or when 5 days pass without a response.
This ensures that no one gets paid for nothing, and no one works for free.
It’s a double-sided trust shield:
✔ For buyers who want real, completed results
✔ For freelancers who don’t want to chase money or get ghosted
🛡️ Escrow in Tunisia – Why It’s Revolutionary
In the local market, scams and shady deals have held back the growth of online freelance work. People are used to:
Paying upfront and getting ghosted
Delivering work and never getting paid
Misunderstandings with no neutral third party
That ends here.
With Gig.tn’s escrow system:
Buyers no longer risk their money without seeing results
Freelancers know they’re working with serious clients who already paid
We hold the money until the job is done right
🟥 If someone refuses to work with escrow, it’s a red flag. Whether you’re a buyer or a freelancer, anyone asking to “do the deal outside” or “send money directly” is either trying to avoid fees or planning to scam you. And once you go outside, you lose all protection.
🔒 How It Works (Step by Step)
Buyer places an order → Payment is securely held by Gig.tn
Freelancer starts the work
Freelancer delivers → Buyer is notified
Buyer accepts OR doesn’t respond for 5 days
Gig.tn releases the funds to the freelancer’s account
That’s it. Clean, fair, neutral.
💡 What Escrow Protects You From
For Buyers:
Paying and never receiving the work
Dealing with freelancers who disappear
Having no recourse if things go wrong
For Freelancers:
Doing work without a financial guarantee
Getting “ghosted” after delivery
Having to fight to get paid
This system builds accountability on both sides.
🔄 When Is the Money Released?
After the buyer clicks “Mark as Complete”
Or automatically, after 5 days of no response following delivery
Funds then appear in the freelancer’s available balance
Withdrawals happen after reaching 150 TND, and are processed twice a month
📅 Payment Days: 15th & Last Day of Every Month
🏦 Options: Free via Konnekt, or 10 TND fee for direct bank transfer
❗Common Misunderstandings
“Can’t we just work directly by Twint or bank?”
Absolutely not. You’d lose all protections, break the rules, and risk being scammed.
“But the freelancer already did something small, shouldn’t I release the payment?”
No — payment is released only when the full order is delivered.
“Isn’t escrow just more bureaucracy?”
No — it’s what keeps our community safe, and is the same system used by major platforms . We just made it available here in Tunisia — in TND.
💬 Escrow = Serious Business
If you're on Gig.tn, you’re not here to gamble. You're here to work smart, get results, and build trust. Escrow is the engine behind that.
And in Tunisia’s fast-growing digital scene, it’s more than just a technical feature — it’s how we’re raising the bar for professionalism and online work.
Anyone who refuses escrow? That’s your first clue to walk away.