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How do I make a payment for translation services?

Payment can be made online with a credit card or PayPal account, by corporate cheque or by bank transfer (contact us for bank details). For ONLINE PAYMENT: 1) Go to dev.lingo-star.com and click on the ‘Paypal’ button on the left-hand side of the home page. 2) Under ‘Your Order Summary’, enter amount to pay in ‘Item Price’ and click ‘Update’. ***Please note that an online fee of 3.3% may apply. ***Please check your quote for the total amount due 3) You will be given the option to log in to your Paypal Account, or if you don’t have one, you can choose ‘Pay with a debit or credit card’. 4) Enter your credit card information in the appropriate fields and click‘Review Order and Continue’. 5) Kindly advise us via email once payment is made to ensure that your payment is received. For CHEQUE PAYMENT: Please make cheque payable to LingoStar Language Services Inc. and mail to: LingoStar Language Services Inc. 6491 12th Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2J4 Canada Please note that we cannot initiate your translation project until the signed quote or payment is received. For this reason, many choose to pay online so that their payment can be processed... read more

When is payment due?

Payment is due upon project confirmation. We understand that payment processing may take longer than the time allowed to meet your deadline and/or an invoice may be required to begin the process. Please contact us to discuss payment terms and deadlines if this is an... read more

What are the different varieties of Portuguese?

Portuguese from Portugal is considered the standard and is most widely understood, however Portuguese in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries can vary greatly in style and vocabulary. Please advise if your target audience is based in Portugal, Brazil, or another Portuguese-speaking country, and we will localize your translation by only using translators who are native speakers of that particular... read more

What are the different varieties of French?

French from France is considered the standard or international French and is most widely understood, however French from Canada or other regions in Europe, Africa and the world can vary greatly in style and vocabulary. Please advise if your target audience is based in Canada, France or another French-speaking country, and we will localize your translation by only using translators who are native speakers of that particular... read more

What are the different varieties of Spanish?

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and employs many different dialects. The Standard or International Spanish from Spain is most widely understood, however, South and Central American Spanish can differ greatly, particularly in style and vocabulary. Marketing material aimed at South or Central American audiences should be localized by country, as there can be huge differences between one to the other, for example, Mexican to Argentinean Spanish. Kindly advise who your target audience is and we will localize your translation by using translators who are native speakers of that particular... read more

What are the differences between Simplified and Traditional Chinese?

Simplified Chinese was created in order to make the written language easier for newer generations to read and understand. The characters are written with fewer strokes and fewer characters are needed to get a particular meaning across. Simplified Chinese is now widely used in Mainland China and many Chinese-speaking communities around the world. However, Traditional Chinese is still widely used in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We suggest that you consider who your target audience is when deciding whether to go with Simplified or Traditional Chinese translation. If your translation is meant for all Chinese speakers, we suggest that you translate into both Simplified and Traditional... read more