Business Escrow Services
Escrow that protects both sides of the deal
The buyer pays into a Crest escrow account. The seller delivers. Funds are released only when the agreed conditions are met.
How the money moves
Buyer
Pays the agreed amount into escrow
Crest escrow
Holds funds securely until conditions are met
Seller
Receives payment once the buyer confirms
Where businesses use Crest escrow
Marketplaces
Hold buyer funds until orders are delivered and accepted.
Property deposits
Keep deposits safe until contracts are signed.
Freelance and services
Release payment by milestone as work is approved.
Vehicle and asset sales
Protect high-value sales between strangers.
Trade and import
Pay suppliers once goods and documents check out.
Business acquisitions
Hold part of a sale price against agreed conditions.
Four steps to a protected deal
Agree terms
Set the amount, conditions and release date in the Crest dashboard.
Buyer funds escrow
Money moves into a dedicated escrow account.
Seller delivers
Goods shipped or work completed, with proof uploaded.
Funds released
On buyer confirmation, or as the agreed terms specify.
| Transaction size | Escrow fee | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Up to [amount] | [X%] | Buyer, seller or split |
| [amount] and above | [X%] | Buyer, seller or split |
Fees and dispute terms are placeholders until Crest confirms them.
Questions people ask
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