How Much Advance Should You Pay Packers and Movers?

The advance is where many moves go wrong. Pay too much upfront and you lose your leverage if something goes off. Here's how much advance is reasonable and how to stay protected.

How much advance is normal?

A fair advance is a small percentage to confirm the booking — never the full amount. Anyone demanding 50–100% upfront is a red flag. A typical, safe advance is around 10–20% of the move cost.

How Packerwala handles the advance

On Packerwala you pay a fixed 15% advance (minimum ₹500, capped at ₹15,000) to lock your price and confirm your booking. It is part of your total — never an extra charge. You pay the remaining ~85% balance securely to Packerwala only after the move is done — never directly to the mover. Packerwala then settles with your assigned mover.

• One fixed, all-inclusive price — no GST, nothing extra.
• Advance capped at ₹15,000 even on large moves.
• Balance paid securely to Packerwala after the move — never directly to the mover.
• Reschedule your date anytime (OTP-verified).

A quick safety rule

Never pay the full amount before the move, never pay to a random personal account without a booking record, and always keep your Booking ID and receipt. That's exactly how Packerwala is built.