> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.crossmint.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Global Payroll

> Pay employees and contractors worldwide instantly

## Overview

Transform your payroll operations with instant, borderless payments. Pay employees and contractors globally using
stablecoins, eliminating wire transfer delays, reducing costs by up to 90%, and providing workers with instant access
to their earnings - regardless of their location or banking infrastructure.

This solution is ideal for:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Remote-First Companies">
    Pay distributed teams across the globe instantly. Eliminate the complexity of managing multiple banking relationships and currency conversions for international payroll.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Contractor Management Platforms">
    Enable instant payments to freelancers and contractors worldwide. Offer competitive payment terms with same-day or real-time settlement options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="BPO & Outsourcing Firms">
    Streamline payroll for offshore teams and reduce transfer costs. Pay workers in emerging markets where traditional banking infrastructure is limited.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Common Architectures

1. **Instant Payroll**: Convert fiat payroll to stablecoins and distribute to employee wallets instantly
2. **Programmable Payroll**: Automate recurring payroll distributions on custom schedules or conditions

<Info>
  Need a custom flow for your use case? Our support team can help you design, build, and optimize it end-to-end. [Reach out to get started](https://www.crossmint.com/contact/sales).
</Info>

## How It Works

1. **Compliance**: Use Crossmint's licenses or bring your own
2. **Wallets**: Use Crossmint's wallets, which can be configured in both custodial, or non-custodial modes
3. **Onramp**: Optionally, have the user initiate the transaction with credit card or bank transfer
4. **Stablecoin Transfer**: Instant transfers, without needing to deal with gas fees, retries, sanctions checks
5. **Receive Funds**: Receive the money in stablecoin, bank account, or local payment methods

All stablecoins are supported, in over 50 supported [chains](/introduction/supported-chains).

## Integration Steps

*Integration guide coming soon. [Contact our sales team](https://www.crossmint.com/contact/sales) to request a consultation to help you design and integrate.*