<p>No, that is not true.</p>
<p>Anyone asking for upfront fees is a criminal trying to trick you and steal your money. A swindler. A scammer. A confidence trickster or conman.</p>

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2023-08-24T10:04:44.183Z
There is also no such thing as a "node payment".
Jannes
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2023-08-24T10:31:33.560Z
The transaction is the payment. There isn't some other payment other than the payment.
David Schwartz
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2023-08-24T08:49:57.883Z
2023-08-24T08:49:57.883Z
RedGrittyBrick
<p>Is it true that the recipient has to pay the fees of a node payment upfront or the transaction won't go through?</p>

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2023-08-24T13:28:45.303Z
Does this answer your question: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/103891/5406?
Murch
<nodes><payment>
Who pays the fees for a node payment?
Gonzo
# Who pays the fees for a node payment?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-08-24)

Is it true that the recipient has to pay the fees of a node payment upfront or the transaction won't go through?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Does this answer your question: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/103891/5406?  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2023-08-24. Score: 1

No, that is not true.

Anyone asking for upfront fees is a criminal trying to trick you and steal your money. A swindler. A scammer. A confidence trickster or conman.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: There is also no such thing as a "node payment".  
> **username_4**: The transaction is the payment. There isn't some other payment other than the payment.  

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