PictureLock uses a transparent, contractor-friendly fee model. Contractors receive 100% of their set price. Processing fees are added on top and paid by the client. PictureLock does not charge a platform fee.
The contractor sets their price for a video or milestone. This is the "Video Price."
Processing fees are calculated and added to the client's total. The contractor's price is never reduced.
The contractor receives the full Video Price with no deductions. Zero fees taken from the contractor.
Before paying, the client sees a clear breakdown: Video Price + Processing Fee = Total.
Standard rate for cards issued in the United States.
Rate for cards issued outside the United States.
Applied when payment currency differs from settlement currency.
Direct bank debit. No fixed per-transaction fee. Processing fee capped at $5.00.
If the contractor chooses instant payout, this fee is added to cover the expedited transfer.
Total Charge = ceil( (Video Price + $0.30) / (1 - Processing Rate) )
Where:
Processing Rate = Card Rate + FX Rate (if applicable)
Card Rate = 2.9% (US) or 3.9% (International)
FX Rate = 1.0% (if currency conversion needed)
Total Charge = Video Price + Processing Fee
Where:
Processing Fee = min(Total Charge x 0.8%, $5.00)
No fixed per-transaction fee
When you make a payment on PictureLock, you will see a breakdown of charges before confirming your payment:
The total amount charged to your payment method is the sum of these two items. The contractor receives the full Video Price with no deductions.
As a PictureLock contractor, you receive 100% of the price you set for your videos and milestones. PictureLock does not deduct any fees from your payout.
Processing fees are paid by the client as an addition to your set price.
If you choose Instant Payout to receive funds immediately (instead of the standard 2-business-day settlement period), an additional 1.5% fee is added to the client's total charge to cover the expedited transfer cost.
PictureLock Payment Fee Structure — Last updated June 2, 2026