The Safest Way to Pay and Get Paid
Handshake makes escrow accessible and easy for everyday transactions
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With Handshake, you can buy and sell anything safely without risk. Secure payments every step of the way.
Funds are secured in reputable custodian banks like DBS and under MAS regulations.
Funds are secured in reputable custodian banks like DBS and under MAS regulations.
Protect every payment with Handshake.
Our flexible milestone-based escrow holds and releases funds only when conditions are met. Ensuring transparency, trust, and timely payments.
Your Milestone-Based Transaction Journey with Handshake
Setup Milestones
Define project stages, timelines, and payment conditions, aligned to outcomes both parties agree on.
Deliver & Approve Work
As work is delivered, you review and approve each milestone before any funds are released.
Automate Your Finances
Once the final milestone is approved, the remaining funds are released. The project is successfully completed with full protection and visibility throughout.
Perfect For
Interior Designers
Construction Firms
Marketing Agencies
Tech Development Shops
And more...
Handshake for Individual Transactions
For simple, one-time trades, Handshake provides instant escrow protection and seamless payment release.
1. Buyer and Seller agree to terms on the Handshake platform.
2. Buyer submits payment to Handshake
3. Seller delivers goods or service to buyer
4. Buyer approves delivery of goods or service
5. Handshake releases payment to the seller
Perfect For
Custom Manufacturers
Domain Sellers
Luxury Trading Houses
And more...
Full protection at every step. Whether your transaction is milestone-based or one-off, Handshake has you covered.
Why Leading Teams Love Handshake’s Escrow
Gain Instant Credibility
Show clients you’re professional and transparent. Win more clients and close deals faster.
Centralised Communication & Approvals
All messages, photos, and transaction updates are centralized, so you and your counterparty stay aligned every step of the way.
Guaranteed, On-Time Payments
Clients fund milestones upfront into escrow, so you get paid the moment work is completed. No more chasing, delays, or bad debt.
A Seamless Experience
Fast onboarding & simple workflows, customizable for any type of project or transaction.
Flexible Payment Options
Allow your clients to pay with credit card to earn miles. We also offer PayNow and bank transfer options.
Gain Instant Credibility
Show clients you’re professional and transparent. Win more clients and close deals faster.
Centralised Communication & Approvals
All messages, photos, and transaction updates are centralized, so you and your counterparty stay aligned every step of the way.
Guaranteed, On-Time Payments
Clients fund milestones upfront into escrow, so you get paid the moment work is completed. No more chasing, delays, or bad debt.
A Seamless Experience
Fast onboarding & simple workflows, customizable for any type of project or transaction.
Flexible Payment Options
Allow your clients to pay with credit card to earn miles. We also offer PayNow and bank transfer options.
Beyond Escrow: Automate your Financial Operations with Handshake
Invoices, collections, and payment schedules are all automated. Save hours every week and focus on growing your business instead.
Full Cash Flow Visibility
Get real-time insight into your incoming payments, cash position, and payment due dates all in one dashboard.
Automated Invoicing
Handshake auto-generates invoices and unique payment references for every transaction. No more manual invoicing or reconciliation.
Automate Accounts Receivables
Handshake auto-generates payment schedules, sends reminders, and eliminates manual follow-ups.
A platform you can trust
MAS Regulated Fund Flows
All deposits on Handshake are MAS regulated, ensuring your payments remain fully protected.
Trusted Custodian Banks
All deposits are safeguarded in dedicated custodian accounts with DBS.
Segregated Accounts
Handshake maintains fully segregated client accounts, meaning your funds are always accounted for and secure from start to finish.
Handshake Powers Trust Across Industries
Interior Design
Marketing Agencies
Tech Development
Luxury Good Trading
Custom Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Handshake.
What is Escrow?
Escrow is a financial arrangement where funds are held in trust by a neutral third party while two or more parties complete a transaction. This ensures that both sides fulfil their agreed obligations before money changes hands.
Digital escrow takes this process online - a trusted platform like Handshake securely holds the funds in a regulated trust account and releases them only when the agreed milestones or terms are met. This provides transparency, fairness, and protection for both clients and service providers.
How does Handshake protect my money and is Handshake safe?
Client funds are held securely in a MAS-regulated escrow account and are only released once an agreed milestone is completed. Handshake partners exclusively with highly reputable, MAS-licensed custodian banks such as DBS and OCBC to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance.
What if there is a dispute?
In the event of a dispute, funds are safely held - while the issue is resolved. No party can access the funds unilaterally, ensuring fairness for both sides.
Handshake provides structured dispute resolution options such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, each with clear timelines, pros, and cons outlined in advance. Our goal is to help both parties reach a mutual resolution quickly and transparently, after which funds are released accordingly.
What else does Handshake provide beyond escrow?
Beyond secure escrow, Handshake offers a full suite of tools to help you manage your transactions and payments seamlessly:
- Milestone tracking & approvals: keep every stage transparent and accountable.
- Shared file uploads & chat: centralise project communication and documentation.
- Cashflow insights across projects: understand your incoming and outgoing payments in real time.
- Dynamic payment reconciliation tools: automate matching and reduce manual admin.
How much does Handshake charge?
Handshake’s fees depend on the size and structure of your transaction. We only take a small percentage relative to the amount that could be lost from non-payment - making it a cost-effective way to stay protected.
There are no fees for onboarding, KYC, or account maintenance. You only pay when you use Handshake to secure a transaction.
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