Purchase Artworks on Artsy with Escrow.com
Artsy has partnered with Escrow.com to provide a safe and secure option for you to transact with gallery, fair, and institutional partners outside of Artsy's Marketplace. As a licensed third-party financial organization, Escrow.com guarantees that your transactions on Artsy will be processed quickly, safely, and securely.
-
$6,400,000,000+ USD Processed
-
2,400,000+ Customers Trust Escrow
- BBB Torch Awards BBB Torch Awards Winner of 2017 Award for Ethics
- BBB Accredited
- DBO
- US Commercial
-
How Artsy works with Escrow.com
-
The Buyer and Seller agree to the price of the artwork on Artsy, which includes any handling or shipping fees.
-
The Buyer submits payment to Escrow.com. Escrow.com then verifies the payment and notifies the Seller.
-
After payment verification, Escrow.com notifies the Seller to send the artwork and tracking information to the Buyer.
-
The Buyer inspects the artwork and has the option to accept or reject the artwork.
-
The transaction is complete and Escrow.com releases the payment to the Seller.
Benefits of Using Escrow.com to Purchase Artwork
-
Cost effective
With low minimum fees and commissions as low 0.89%, Escrow.com is cheaper than credit cards and many other online payment methods.
-
Low risk
Buyers get to review the business before accepting. Likewise sellers are protected from counterparty risk with no chargebacks, ever.
-
Award winning
Escrow.com is the winner of the 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics for Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the Bay Area, an award presented to a business that goes above and beyond in their business dealings with customers, other businesses and the community.
-
Track record
Incorporated in 1999 by Fidelity National Financial, over US$5 billion in transactions have been protected. Escrow.com has over 21 years of operating a licensed, regulated, and regularly audited escrow service.
Simple and transparent pricing
With low minimum fees and pricing as low as 0.89%, Escrow.com is cheaper than credit cards and many other payment methods. Additionally other payment providers may allow a transaction to be reversed or "charged back" for up to 6 months after settlement, while Escrow.com transactions are safe and final.
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $0-$5,000
- Fees for Transaction
- 3.25%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $5,000.01-$25,000
- Fees for Transaction
- $162.50 + 0.26% of amount over $5000
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $25,000.01 +
- Fees for Transaction
- 0.89%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- €0-€5,000
- Fees for Transaction
- 3.25%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- €5,000.01-€25,000
- Fees for Transaction
- €162.50 + 0.26% of amount over €5000
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- €25,000.01 +
- Fees for Transaction
- 0.89%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- £0-£5,000
- Fees for Transaction
- 3.25%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- £5,000.01-£25,000
- Fees for Transaction
- £162.50 + 0.26% of amount over £5000
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- £25,000.01 +
- Fees for Transaction
- 0.89%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $0-$5,000
- Fees for Transaction
- 3.25%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $5,000.01-$25,000
- Fees for Transaction
- $162.50 + 0.26% of amount over $5000
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $25,000.01 +
- Fees for Transaction
- 0.89%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $0-$5,000
- Fees for Transaction
- 3.25%
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $5,000.01-$25,000
- Fees for Transaction
- $162.50 + 0.26% of amount over $5000
- Transaction Amount (Merchandise + Shipping)
- $25,000.01 +
- Fees for Transaction
- 0.89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How does online escrow work?
Online escrow is a five-step process. It protects the Seller by verifying funds and protects the Buyer by allowing inspection of the merchandise before funds are disbursed. For an overview, visit our five-step tutorial.
Learn How Escrow WorksHow long does the escrow process take?
Transacting an online store through Escrow.com usually takes between five and twenty days. This allows time for the online store to be transferred and the buyer to make sure all assets are as described. The length of the transaction depends upon:
- 1. The inspection period agreed upon by both parties.
- 2. The Buyer's payment method.
- 3. Delivery time from Seller to Buyer.
- 4. Seller's selected disbursement option.
How does Escrow.com protect me?
With Escrow.com, every step in your transaction is verified with proven tracking and verification procedures.
Learn MoreWhere do I send my payment?
Your payment should be sent only after you select the payment method available on your transaction screen. Banking details will be provided to you via email once your transaction has been agreed.
Learn about Payment OptionsWhat happens to my money when I send it to Escrow.com?
Your funds remain in our secured escrow non-interest bearing trust account until the transaction concludes. See payment options.