Charging Clients in the US from Latin America: Solution for Freelancers with CiNKO

If you are a freelancer in Latin America working with US clients, you have probably experienced this frustration: you have just completed an excellent project, but getting paid becomes a nightmare of excessive fees, complicated processes, and days of waiting.

I've been there. PayPal charges you 5–7% per transaction, wire transfers take days and cost USD 30–50, and platforms like Wise or Payoneer require endless verifications or are simply not available in your country.

The good news: there is an alternative designed specifically for Latin American freelancers who need to get paid in the United States in a simple and accessible way.

The Real Problem We Face

Before discussing solutions, let's be honest about what really complicates our lives.

Fees that eat into your profits. Losing 5–10% of every payment is unsustainable when your margins are already tight.

Customers who do not have a PayPal account. Many prefer to pay by debit card or cash, but traditional options do not facilitate this.

Complicated processes. Asking your client to make an international wire transfer and wait 5–7 days is neither professional nor convenient.

Geographical restrictions. Some platforms do not operate in all Latin American countries.

How the CiNKO Payment Link Works

CiNKO offers a payment link that you can send to your customers in the USA regardless of where you are in Latin America.

For you, the freelancer

Create a payment link in minutes from your CiNKO account.
Customize the amount.
Send the link by email, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Receive the money in your CiNKO account.

For your client in the USA

Your customer has two simple options for payment.

Option 1: Online debit card payment

Open the link from any device.
Enter your card details.
Confirm the payment in seconds.

Option 2: Cash payment at Walgreens

Open the link and select "pay in cash."
You will receive a payment code.
Go to any Walgreens; there are more than 8,000 locations in the USA.
Pay at the counter and the money will be credited to your account.

Why This Changes the Game

Real accessibility

You don't need a US bank account or complex verification processes.

Convenience for the customer

One link, two simple options: card or cash.

Nationwide coverage

It works in all US states except New York.

Professionalism

Charging via a link looks much better than requesting wire transfers or cumbersome banking processes.

Real-World Use Cases

Graphic designer in Colombia: I used to lose $70 out of every $1,000 with PayPal. With CiNKO, I earn more money and complete projects faster.

Web developer in Argentina: I have a client who pays in cash. Now I just send them the link and that's it.

Community Manager in Mexico: My clients don't want PayPal or wire transfers. CiNKO solved everything for me.

Quick Comparison: CiNKO vs Alternatives

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How to Get Started

Sign up on CiNKO.
Create your first payment link.
Send it to your customer.
Receive your payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries can use CiNKO
Freelancers and businesses throughout Latin America.

My client needs to create an account.
No. Just open the link and pay.

Works throughout the USA
In all states except New York.

How long does it take for the money to be credited?
Card: quickly.
Cash at Walgreens: upon completion of payment in store.

The Reality of International Freelancing

Working with American clients shouldn't mean losing 10% of your income in fees or spending hours explaining how to make a wire transfer.

Your Next Step

Create your first payment link with CiNKO and discover how easy it can be to collect payments from customers in the United States. Your projects are already complicated enough; collecting payments shouldn't be.

Start using CiNKO today.

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