Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
Yape 3.2Bronze 25 pts
Peru leading mobile-payment app where people receive money and pay merchants by QR.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in PeruResidents only
- 2 ways to get paidLinked bank account, ATM withdrawal
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2016 10 yrs
Based in- Lima, Peru
- Web rank
- #169,783 worldwide
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Yape is a digital wallet where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Free P2P transfers, the minimum payout is S/5 for Yape con DNI cash withdrawals, reported by La Republica in February 2025, earnings are typically paid out cash collected at an eligible bcp agent or atm after generating a withdrawal code and you can withdraw via Linked bank account and ATM withdrawal. Founded in 2016, Yape is based in Lima, Peru. It is available in Peru.
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What people actually earn on Yape
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What changed
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2 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Cash collected at an eligible BCP agent or ATM after generating a withdrawal code source ↗
- Minimum payout added: S/5 for Yape con DNI cash withdrawals, reported by La Republica in February 2025 source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
25 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Yape free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Yape 0%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Yape 0%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Yape Founded 2016
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Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Yape.
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Yape Peru, Bolivia
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Yape S/5 for Yape con DNI cash withdrawals, reported by La Republica in February 2025
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Yape Cash collected at an eligible BCP agent or ATM after generating a withdrawal code
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Yape #169,783 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Yape Founded 2016
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Can I join Yape?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in Peru.
You need a smartphone and reliable internet. You have to verify your ID.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Yape accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in- A smartphone
- Reliable internet
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Yape Remesas lets Yape con BCP and Yape con DNI accounts receive money from abroad, minors 10-17 only via a parent's Hijos profile.
Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Yape compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Yape takes no commission from what you earn — 29 of the 53 payment receiving platforms we track are free to earn on.
- Yape is the only one of the 51 payment receiving platforms we track that pays out via ATM withdrawal.
- Launched in 2016, Yape is newer than most payment receiving platforms — 33 of the 53 we track were founded earlier.
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Is Yape legit?
What we could verify about the company
Yape is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2016 (10 years)
- Headquartered in Lima, Peru
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Yape in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #169,783 worldwideAmong the top million sites (yape.com.pe)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Yape timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Yape founded
Headquarters today: Lima, Peru
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On FreelanceSites
Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory
Checked against its official pages before listing.
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Milestone
2.95% business receipt fee
In its help page checked in October 2026, the company says Yape Empresa charges 2.95% of daily sales received through QR, contacts and new phone numbers.
Source ↗
From the platform's own reports and press coverage we checked, plus company records on Wikidata. Know a milestone we're missing? Tell us
Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for Yape yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Yape
How much does Yape charge?
Yape fees: Free P2P transfers. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Yape?
Yape pays out via Linked bank account and ATM withdrawal. Minimum payout: S/5 for Yape con DNI cash withdrawals, reported by La Republica in February 2025. Timing: Cash collected at an eligible BCP agent or ATM after generating a withdrawal code.
Which countries is Yape available in?
Peru. Its main focus is Peru.
Is Yape legit?
Yes, Yape is a real, operating platform: operating since 2016 (10 years) and headquartered in Lima, Peru. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Yape alternatives?
Similar platforms include Toss, PicPay, Maya and Nequi. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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