We're writing to let you know that soon the Payoneer prepaid MasterCard® will no longer be available for users with addresses in Russia.
Payoneer has advised us that this is because local regulatory authorities in Russia have placed new restrictions on the cards. As a result, if your address is in Russia, the Payoneer prepaid MasterCard® program will end and Payoneer will deactivate any cards on May 27, 2020.
If you currently have a Payoneer prepaid MasterCard®, Payoneer has told us that any remaining funds on the card as of May 27, 2020, will be transferred to your Payoneer account.
Since withdrawing your Upwork earnings to a Payoneer prepaid MasterCard® will no longer be an option, we will remove these cards from Upwork accounts by May 27, 2020. To ensure a smooth transition and prevent any delays in receiving your funds, please add another payment method by visiting your Get Paid page on Upwork.
For more information about accessing your Payoneer account and withdrawing your money, please contact Payoneer.
Thanks for your understanding. If you have any questions, please let us know. Stay safe!
Best regards,
The Upwork Payments Team