Delivery and errand help in New York City, NY
A typical errand in New York City, NY is paid $20–$120 USD depending on distance, time and whether a car is needed. The amount is held in escrow and released when you confirm the errand is done (or automatically 2 hours after the helper marks it done, unless you report a problem); the helper keeps 100% of it.
Service fee paid by the requester · helper keeps 100% · escrow by Stripe
How it works
Post your request
Describe the task, the time and the price you want to pay. You reserve the amount when you post; if it isn't used, it returns instantly to your wallet, fees included.
Pick a verified helper
Helpers nearby apply. Check their reviews and verified ID, then choose one: the mission is paid instantly from the amount you reserved when posting, and held in escrow.
Confirm and release payment
When the job is done, confirm it and the payment is credited to the helper's wallet. Released automatically 2 hours after the helper marks it done if you don't respond.
Groceries to pick up, a parcel to return, a piece of furniture to fetch across New York City: when you can't do it yourself, a helper on Help-Me can. Post the errand, set the price and a verified person from Brooklyn or Queens handles the trip.
Helpers in New York City run errands of every kind: grocery and pharmacy runs, picking up a marketplace purchase, dropping documents at an office, waiting in line, or driving something from Brooklyn to Queens. It's the simplest way to get a chore off your plate in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays for the groceries or the item?
The price you set on Help-Me covers the helper's time and trip. The cost of the goods is settled directly between you and the helper (receipt photo, e-transfer, or you pay the store online). Make it clear in the request.
Can a helper deliver something today in New York City?
Yes, as long as the start time is at least 15 minutes away. Helpers in New York City get notified of new requests immediately.
What happens to the reserved amount if it isn't used?
It returns instantly to your wallet, fees included: if you cancel the listing, if a spot is never filled before the date, or if a mission is cancelled under the cancellation rules. You can reuse it for another request or ask for a refund to your card (5–10 days depending on your bank).
What does Help-Me charge?
A service fee of 8% of the price plus $0.99 per helper (CAD in Canada, USD in the US), paid by you on top of the price you set. The exact total is shown before you pay. The helper keeps 100% of the price. For example, a $100 job costs you $108.99 and the helper receives $100. If the spot is never used, the full $108.99 comes back to your wallet.
Are helpers in New York City verified?
Yes. Every helper must verify their email, phone and government ID (through Stripe Identity) before they can apply to a request. After each mission, requesters leave a rating that is shown on the helper's profile.
How do helpers get paid?
No bank account is needed to sign up or apply. When a payment is released, the full price is credited to the helper's Help-Me wallet. The helper transfers it to their bank account whenever they want: the transfer is sent immediately, bank details are collected by Stripe only at the first transfer, and a standard payout usually takes 1–2 business days depending on the bank (instant payout available for a Stripe fee on eligible accounts).
How does payment work for delivery & errands help in New York City?
You reserve the amount when you post: price × number of helpers + the service fee, taken from your Help-Me wallet (top it up by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link). When you pick a helper, the mission is paid instantly from that reservation and held in escrow, not paid to the helper. Once the helper marks the job done and you confirm it, the money is released to the helper's Help-Me wallet; without a response or a reported problem, it is released automatically 2 hours after the helper marks the job done.
Delivery and errand help in New York City, NY
Describe the task, the time and the price you want to pay. You reserve the amount when you post; if it isn't used, it returns instantly to your wallet, fees included.
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