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Getting paid

Your earned income, the day it's approved

Once a stage is approved you can access up to 80% of its value straight away, for a one-off 3% fee — and your customer still gets up to 30 days to pay. Accessing it is always optional.

Up to 80% of an approved stage One-off 3% fee Customer pays within 30 days
The mechanics

Approved work only. Nothing before that.

Rivvet doesn't pay out against a quote, a promise or a job that's half done. A stage has to be completed, evidenced and approved by your customer first.

1

The stage is approved

Your customer reviews the evidence and approves the stage in the app. That approval is what unlocks everything else.

2

Up to 80% becomes available

Eligible trades can access up to 80% of approved earnings, depending on their available limit and account status.

3

You choose whether to take it

Access is optional. You decide when to access the available amount, and how much — you'll always see the exact cost before confirming.

4

Your customer pays on their terms

They get up to 30 days from approval to make payment, which is what makes staged work easier for them to say yes to.

Real world example

A £10,000 bathroom renovation

Four stages. The third one is approved this morning.

Bathroom renovation Total £10,000
Deposit £1,000 ✓ Paid
First fix £3,000 ✓ Paid
Tiling and installation £5,000 Approved · funds available
Finishing and snagging £2,000 ◷ Upcoming
Tiling and installation — approved today
Stage approved £5,000
Available to you £4,000
Rivvet fee 3% (£120)
You receive £3,880

Access is optional — you decide when to access the available amount and how much. The remaining balance follows when your customer pays.

The money questions

What it costs, and what it isn't

What does it mean to get paid early? +

Rivvet pays you up to 80% of a stage your customer has already approved, before their payment date — money you've earned, in your account sooner. It's designed to help improve cash flow so you can keep projects moving and take on more work. Subject to eligibility and approval.

What happens when my customer pays? +

Their payment clears what Rivvet has already paid you, plus the fee, and the balance is settled to you — there's nothing separate to arrange. If your customer doesn't pay, you're responsible for paying it back to Rivvet.

Am I taking on debt? +

You're paid early for work you've already finished and your customer has approved — not borrowing against work you haven't done. It is money you're responsible for, though: it's cleared out of your customer's payment when it arrives, and if they don't pay, you pay it back to Rivvet. Rivvet Pay is offered with appropriately regulated financial partners.

What does it cost to get paid early? +

A simple, transparent one-off Rivvet fee of 3% applies each time. You'll always see the exact cost before confirming your request — there are no hidden fees.

How much can I get paid up front? +

Eligible trades can access up to 80% of approved earnings, depending on their available limit and account status.

Why might a request be declined? +

Eligibility depends on several factors, including your account history, approved milestones, available limit and other risk assessments. Not every request can be approved.

Is my money secure? +

Yes. Rivvet uses trusted payment providers and industry-standard security to protect your payments and information. Payments are handled through appropriately regulated financial partners — Rivvet does not operate as an informal wallet for project funds.

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