About Lucid

Lucid’s escrow platform is designed to make secure transactions simple, fast, and reliable for individuals and businesses.

What Is Lucid?

Lucid is a secure way to transact where a neutral third party holds funds until both buyer and seller fulfil agreed conditions.

Lucid protects all parties in a transaction by ensuring money and assets are exchanged only when requirements are met. Instead of sending payment directly to the seller, funds are deposited into a secure escrow account and released only after delivery, inspection, or milestone completion. Lucid acts as a trusted intermediary that reduces fraud, disputes, and uncertainty — especially in high-value or remote transactions.

Why Lucid Matters?

Modern transactions often involve unfamiliar parties, cross-border payments, and valuable assets. Lucid creates trust by:

Preventing payment fraud

Ensuring goods or services match expectations

Protecting both buyers and sellers equally

Providing a transparent transaction record

Reducing disputes and chargebacks

How Lucid Works

create transactionCreate a Transaction
The buyer and seller agree on transaction terms, including price, delivery method, closing period and create the escrow transaction on Lucid.
deposit fundsDeposit Funds
The buyer deposits funds into Lucid’s secure escrow account. The seller is notified once funds are verified.
deliveryDelivery or Service Completion
The seller delivers the product, transfers ownership, or completes the service according to the agreed terms.
approvalApproval
The buyer confirms that the item or service meets the set disbursement preconditions. If approved, Lucid releases the funds to the seller.
funds releasedFunds Released
Once both parties are satisfied, the transaction is completed and securely recorded.

Benefits

Lucid offers powerful protection and advantages for both buyers and sellers.

for-buyers

BUYERS

  • Funds are held securely until delivery is confirmed
  • Reduced risk of fraud or misrepresentation
  • Inspection period before payment release
  • Secure, traceable payment process
for-sellers

SELLERS

  • Verified funds before delivery
  • Protection from non-payment
  • Clear transaction milestones
  • Fast dispute resolution that ensures fairness
  • Professional transaction handling
for-businesses

BUSINESSES

  • Trust building with clients and partners
  • Reduced financial risk
  • Compliance and transaction transparency
  • Secure handling of complex payments
  • Close high-value transactions with confidence

Fees

Lucid offers transparent and competitive escrow pricing with no hidden charges.

How Fees Work

Lucid’s Standard Fee is calculated on a graduated scale, based on the transaction value (learn more).

What's Included?

  • Secure fund custody with one of our partner banks
  • Automated transaction flow
  • Customer support
  • Secure fund release

Parties may also opt in to our Concierge services for personalized, high-touch assistance to streamline transactions, acting as a dedicated agent to manage logistics, documentation, and secure transfers. Examples include specialized real estate transactions (probate, investor flips) or domain name transfers (learn more).

Fees for Concierge services (if required) are charged in addition to the Standard Fee, and vary depending on transaction type/complexity.

All fees are clearly displayed before a transaction begins, so all parties know exactly what to expect.

Get Started

Starting a secure transaction with Lucid is quick and simple.

  • Create Account: Sign up in minutes and verify your identity to begin using Lucid’s escrow services.
  • Set Up Transaction: Enter transaction details, agree on terms, and invite the other party to join.
  • Secure Payment: Deposit funds and track your transaction in real time.

Lucid is built for individuals, businesses, freelancers, and organisations looking for a safer way to transact. Start your first escrow transaction today and trade with confidence.