Challenge

Operating a creative services marketplace like TeamBrander requires handling some of the most complex online payment processes. The platform must not only connect buyers and freelance sellers but also:

• Hold funds securely in escrow until work is approved

• Deduct marketplace commissions automatically from each transaction

• Release payouts reliably and on time to sellers

• Comply with payment regulations across multiple countries and banking systems

These requirements are essential for protecting both sellers and buyers while ensuring every transaction is secure, transparent, and fair.

Solution

To deliver this functionality, TeamBrander’s underlying technology needed a payment partner with deep expertise in marketplace transactions. We required support for escrow holding, automated payouts, and commission management, combined with a seamless onboarding experience for freelance creatives who are not payment-technology experts.

After careful evaluation of multiple providers, TeamBrander selected Stripe Connect as the backbone of its payment system. Stripe was chosen for its:

• Industry-leading security and compliance standards recognized worldwide

• Simple and intuitive seller onboarding process

• Developer-friendly APIs and documentation that accelerated integration

• Marketplace-ready features purpose-built for platforms that manage multiple sellers

Integration with Stripe Connect was completed in less than a month, thanks to Stripe’s clear documentation, flexible testing tools, and versatile payment infrastructure.

Results

By using Stripe Connect, TeamBrander now offers sellers a secure, professional-grade payment flow that ensures:

• Bank account details remain private and are never shared with TeamBrander

• Buyer funds are held safely in escrow until projects are delivered

• Payouts are processed quickly, reliably, and in compliance with global regulations

• The marketplace can scale confidently as more creative sellers join

This strong payment foundation allows freelancers to focus on what they do best—designing, creating, and collaborating—while knowing they will be paid securely and on time.

👉 For TeamBrander sellers, the result is simple: fast, safe, and stress-free payments backed by one of the most trusted payment providers in the world. Learn more about Stripe at https://stripe.com/.