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Weekly or monthly depending on your destination, straight to your bank account. There's a €100 minimum payout threshold, and each payment covers the transfers you operated two weeks earlier.

You're self-employed, so you issue your own receipts to travellers. Welcome sends you a monthly invoice covering its commission, which you can use for your tax declaration.

Yes. You set your own availability — up to 12 hours a day, split into as many slots as you like — and you can opt in to urgent requests outside your schedule whenever you want extra work.

Through a driver leaderboard built on metrics like your rating, acceptance rate and reliability. The stronger your metrics, the more — and higher-value — transfers come your way.

Clear policies cover both. You're compensated in defined cancellation cases, and once the complimentary waiting time passes you can mark a Traveler No-Show in the app and leave with your compensation.

Always message the traveller first. If you can't operate a job, reassign it with the "Remove & Suggest" feature in the app, or contact Support for genuine emergencies and force majeure.

Yes. You can offer Sightseeing Rides — private, custom city tours where you keep 75% of the tour price — and join driver Quests to unlock high-value transfers as rewards.

The in-app chat handles almost everything, quickly. Phone support is reserved for true emergencies, like a serious accident or force majeure.

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For the past 8 years, Welcome Pickups has helped me connect with travelers from around the world while growing my business. The professionalism, clear communication, and consistent support make it a great platform to work with.

For more than 7 years, Welcome Pickups has allowed me to connect with travelers from around the world while showcasing the best of Lisbon. It’s a professional, reliable platform that makes every ride a great experience.

After 11 years with Welcome Pickups, I still love what I do. Μeeting travelers from around the world and showing them my beautiful Athens, all while earning a stable, reliable income. Proud to be part of this journey.