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Stripe is one of the most popular payment platforms for making payments on the internet. Here we look at how to use Stripe to pay your independent contractors.
Key Takeaways
- Stripe is a simple and reliable payment processing service that can be used to pay independent contractors. But it may not be the easiest way to pay your contractors—we’ll cover that below.
- You will need to collect the necessary information from your independent contractors, such as their email address and bank account information, to use Stripe for payment.
- Once you have set up your Stripe account and collected the necessary information, you can easily initiate payments and celebrate once the payment has cleared.
How do I pay my contractors with Stripe?
Follow the following method:
- Set up a Stripe account: First, you’ll need to set up a Stripe account. It’s a simple process that only takes a few minutes. Stripe also offers a wide range of payment processing services to meet all your payment needs.
- Collect necessary information: Next, you’ll need to collect the necessary information from your independent contractors, such as their email address and bank account information (to find out more about information you may need from contractors check out our guide to NEC-1099 forms). Make sure to keep this information secure and confidential.
- Initiate the payment: Once you have the necessary information, you can log in to your Stripe account and enter the payment details, including the payment amount and the contractor’s banking information.
- Wait for the payment to clear: Stripe payments typically take two business days to clear, so make sure you have sufficient funds in your account to cover the payment.
- Celebrate! Your payment has been processed quickly and securely. Don’t forget to confirm with your independent contractor that they have received the payment.
Stripe Alternatives
Alternatives to Stripe, particularly for businesses with an international workforce include:
- Paypal: Paying contractors with Paypal is an excellent alternative for businesses that need to pay contractors distributed throughout the world.
- ACH payments: Standard wire transfers for those within the US, and usable for those outside the US with a Wise domestic US account.
- Employers of Record with contractor payment facilities, including Horizons, G-P and Deel.
Milly is an international lawyer and tech entrepreneur who has advised companies on expanding globally for over 5 years. She is an advocate of remote hiring and regularly consults on future of work matters. Milly founded RemotePad to help employers learn more about building and growing international teams.