Money held securely in escrow until the job is done right. No more chasing payments. No more risk. Just trust.
Yakka provides a complete payment protection system designed specifically for tradespeople and their clients.
Customer pays upfront, funds held securely by Yakka until the job is confirmed complete. Both parties protected.
Detailed task-by-task pricing serves as a digital quote and proof of agreement — your best protection in any dispute.
Track job progress in real-time with clear status indicators. Both parties always know exactly where things stand.
Structured process with evidence upload, reviewed by Yakka within 5 working days. Fair outcomes based on agreed terms.
Stripe Identity for ID and facial verification plus Companies House checks. Know who you're working with.
Bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Partial payments available for longer jobs or upfront materials.
Whether you're a tradie or a client, Yakka makes secure payments effortless.
Enter job details, location, and proposed start date
Tradie adds detailed task breakdown with pricing
Pay into Yakka's escrow — money held safely
Monitor status, message tradie, upload photos
Confirm satisfaction and payment is released
Get a job link from a customer or create your own
Detail tasks with titles, descriptions, and prices
Funds secured in escrow — safe to start work
Upload before/after photos, mark job complete
Payment released automatically once confirmed
Yakka protects tradies and clients equally, creating trust and transparency in every transaction.
Guaranteed Payment — Get paid on time, every time, without chasing customers
No Payment Chasing — Payment released automatically after 7 days if customer doesn't respond
Dispute Protection — Detailed job breakdowns and photo evidence protect against unfair claims
Partial Payments — Request up to 50% for long jobs or upfront material costs
Professional Profile — Build reputation through customer ratings and verified credentials
Team Management — Add team members who can update jobs and upload photos
Payment Protection — Pay securely, released only when the job is done right
Escrow Security — Money held by Yakka, only released when you confirm satisfaction
Clear Pricing — Detailed task-by-task breakdown before paying, no surprises
Dispute Resolution — If work isn't as agreed, raise a concern and get relevant amount refunded
Verified Tradies — ID verification, Companies House checks, and credit checks
Low Cost — Just 2% protection fee covers secure handling and dispute protection
Yakka uses secure, encrypted payment processing to protect your money and your data.
Funds held by Yakka, never sent directly to the tradie until work is confirmed complete
Secure, encrypted payment processing powered by Stripe — the same technology used by leading platforms
Stripe Identity for ID and facial verification of all tradies before they can receive payments
Background verification for registered businesses ensures you're working with legitimate professionals
Before and after photos stored securely — protection for both parties if any dispute arises
Structured dispute process with evidence-based decisions delivered within 5 working days
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