What is escrow in surrogacy?

Escrow is a neutral account where the intended parents' funds for the surrogate's expenses are held. A third party releases money only against approved receipts and agreed items.

By Robyn Price

Escrow is a neutral account where the intended parents' funds for the surrogate's expenses are held. A third party releases money only against approved receipts and agreed items.

It keeps the money clean and the relationship about the baby, not about payments. Both sides can see what was claimed and what was paid.

Read more: Surrogacy Reimbursements in Canada.

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