Ask How do freelance platforms handle payments when the client is in a different currency zone?

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Most platforms convert payments automatically using their own exchange rates, and the freelancer usually receives the equivalent in their local currency or a set payout currency. The issue is that conversion rates on these platforms are rarely the best available, so you can lose a little money on each transaction. Some platforms also charge extra fees on top of the conversion. For those who work with international clients regularly, how much has currency conversion actually affected what you take home?