Lock the money, agree on the rules, and release funds only when both sides confirm the job, rental or service is done.
Hontra Escrow adds a protected money layer between two sides. You agree on the rules, lock the funds safely, and release payment only when both sides confirm that the work, rental or service is done as promised.
Money is held in escrow, not in someone’s pocket, until the deal conditions are met.
Set amount, deadline and conditions in advance so both sides know exactly what to expect.
Funds are released only after both sides confirm that the job, rental or service is completed.
Each successful deal strengthens your profile and helps future partners trust you faster.
Create the deal
Lock the funds
Confirm delivery
Release & build trust
Money sits in escrow, not in someone’s pocket, until the deal is done.
Agree on amount, deadline and rules before anyone sends money.
Buyer and seller see the same status, confirmations and history.
Use it for rentals, services, freelance work or second-hand sales.
Why escrow matters
Social Trust Escrow adds a neutral, protected layer between you and the other side. Money is locked, rules are written down, and every confirmation is visible – so both people can focus on the real job, not on worrying about “what if something goes wrong”.
Keep payment, rules, messages and confirmations together in one secure flow.
Clear expectations and visible status updates reduce misunderstandings and disputes.
Benefits
Social Trust Escrow helps you avoid stress, misunderstandings and “what if” moments. The money is locked, the rules are clear and both sides can see the same status from start to finish.
Protect both sides – funds stay in escrow until the job, rental or service is confirmed as done by both parties.
One place for the deal – amount, deadlines, conditions and confirmations are all stored in a single, clear flow.
Less risk, more trust – fewer disputes, less chasing payments and a visible history that supports future deals.
Protected deals created
Trusted users connected
Funds released safely
“Hontra Escrow made our rentals safe. No stress, no chasing money — both sides feel protected.”
“I don’t release payments until work is done. Hontra gives freelancers and clients a safe middle point.”
“We use Hontra Escrow in our marketplace to prevent disputes. It reduced cancellations by more than 60%.”
Social Trust Escrow
Your next private deal can feel calm, safe and fully documented.
Real-Life Use Cases
Use escrow when renting a flat or room from a private person. The deposit stays locked until keys are handed over and both sides confirm that everything matches the agreement.
Place project funds in escrow when working with freelancers or small agencies. The money is secured from the start and released only after the agreed work is delivered.
Use escrow when buying or selling higher-value items with strangers. The buyer’s money is locked, the seller sees it, and payment is released only after the item is checked.
Hontra is an independent social-trust platform built to create real reputation, safe cooperation, and trusted interactions. Users access Public Trust Profiles, 0% Community Loan Circles, Social Trust Escrow, and a verified marketplace. All regulated financial operations — including identity verification, balances, and payment accounts — are provided through BinaxPay and its licensed banking partners. Hontra is not a bank and does not offer regulated financial services.
