Project & Payment Terms

Payment & Project Terms

1. Preferred Payment Method

We recommend all clients make payments via Bank Transfer directly to our UK business account. This is fast, secure, and helps us keep your project moving without delay. When transferring, please include the beneficiary’s name exactly as provided below:


Bank:
Barclays
Beneficiary: Omar Bin Nazim (Must Include)
Sort Code: 231486
Account No: 153-036-96 (Avoid using hyphens)

 

This method is the most efficient and direct way to settle your milestone invoices.

2. Card Payments via Stripe

We also accept secure card payments through Stripe, one of the most trusted global payment gateways. Stripe processes millions of secure transactions every day across more than 135 countries. It supports Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and major debit/credit cards. You can also pay in USD, EUR, and other international currencies via Stripe, making it ideal for overseas clients or those working across borders. Stripe ensures peace of mind with strong fraud protection and bank-grade encryption.

3. No Upfront Payment Required

We never ask for upfront payment before starting any project. Instead, we begin work once your contract is digitally signed and domain/hosting access is received. This ensures you’re fully confident before making any financial commitment. Projects are split into milestone phases, and payment is only required after each part is completed and approved by you. This model keeps everything fair, transparent, and easy to track.

4. Milestone-Based Payment Structure

Each project is divided into 2 or 3 milestones, depending on its scope. After completing each milestone — such as the design phase, development, or final launch — we’ll issue an invoice for that portion. Once the invoice is paid, we immediately begin the next stage. This allows clients to manage cash flow while staying involved in each part of the build. You’re never paying for unfinished work.

5. Delayed Payment & Suspension

Timely payment after each milestone is essential for keeping your project on track. If a client delays payment by more than 48 hours without notice, RankTrade reserves the right to pause all project activity. Continued delays may result in full suspension and possible termination of the project. Work completed up to that point remains chargeable. We highly value commitment, so we always advise discussing any payment delays in advance.

6. Ownership and Handover Terms

Once all milestone payments are completed, full ownership of the website, branding assets, or SEO strategy is transferred to you. You will receive all relevant files, logins, and documents. Until final payment is received, all work remains the intellectual property of RankTrade. We take handover seriously and ensure you have everything you need to manage or grow your platform moving forward — including ongoing support options.

7. Refund Policy

At RankTrade, we operate on a milestone-based payment model to ensure fairness at every stage of your project. As such, refunds are not provided for completed and approved milestones. Once a milestone is delivered and payment is made, that portion of the work is considered final. If you choose to cancel a project mid-way, no refunds will be issued for completed phases. However, no future payments will be requested. We’re committed to resolving any issues through communication and collaboration first.