Why Contractors Love Getting Paid Through Plane

In today’s global workforce, contractors have more options than ever before. They can work for a startup in San Francisco, a marketing agency in Berlin, and a product-led SaaS company in Singapore — all in the same week.And yet, for all the freedom that comes with independent work, one thing still causes frustration, delays, and stress: getting paid.Late wires. High fees. Surprise currency conversions. Inconsistent contracts. A client that vanishes after the invoice is sent.Ask any seasoned contractor what they want most from the companies they work with, and they’ll rarely say “more swag” or “another Slack channel.” What they really want is to know:“Am I going to get paid — on time, in full, and in my local currency?”That’s where Plane comes in.While Plane is built to simplify global hiring for companies, it’s also become a favorite among international contractors — not because it’s flashy, but because it solves real, painful problems.This article breaks down exactly why contractors love getting paid through Plane, and how it turns a traditionally stressful process into one that feels seamless, fair, and professional.

Faster, on-time payments in local currency

The number one complaint among contractors working with international clients? Delayed payments.It’s rarely malicious. But it’s often messy:

Finance teams forget an invoice is due

Wire transfers take 5+ days to land — and sometimes bounce

Payroll providers often charge bloated currency exchange markups and fees, which means your contractors get paid less

Contractors spend hours chasing confirmation

Plane fixes this.When a company pays through Plane, contractors receive funds in local currency, delivered directly to their bank accounts. And because payments are processed through local rails, the money lands faster — often in 1–2 business days, depending on the country.There’s no need to guess exchange rates or check multiple systems for payment status. Contractors get a clear notification, an expected payment date, and a transparent payout.

No surprise fees or big conversion markups

If you’ve ever been paid $2,000 USD as a contractor in Europe, only to find €1,740 in your account with no explanation — you’re not alone.Here’s what typically happens:

Your payroll provider gets a specific currency at a certain provider’s rate

You, the customer, get the currency at a highly marked up rate from the provider, so that they can profit from bloated rates

The contractor pays additional conversion fees in order to get paid, and the payment is often sent to an e-wallet that results in even more transaction fees

Plane eliminates this confusion.With Plane:

Contractors choose their preferred currency

We don’t believe in profiting from exorbitant exchange rate markups, so contractors can get paid more

Payments are sent directly to contractors’ bank accounts, with no need for e-wallets

This clarity is a huge reason contractors prefer clients who use Plane — it shows respect, professionalism, and a commitment to fair pay.

Consistent, professional contracts without negotiation headaches

Too many contractor-client relationships begin with vague verbal agreements or cobbled-together templates from the internet.The result? Confusion around:

What work is being done

When payment is due

Who owns the output

What happens if the contract ends early

Plane streamlines this entire process.Contractors receive a pre-vetted, legally sound, and localized contract — customized by the client, but standardized enough to avoid red flags. The contract:

Specifies payment terms and timelines

Covers IP ownership and confidentiality

Aligns with local labor laws

Is stored digitally and accessible any time

This means fewer negotiation back-and-forths, less legal ambiguity, and a more confident start to the working relationship.Contractors don’t need to worry about whether they’re being hired as an employee, freelancer, or something in between — the classification is handled properly.

Built-in compliance means peace of mind

Contractors in many countries are increasingly wary of being misclassified, especially if they’re working full-time hours for a single company.In some regions (like Spain, France, or Canada), being misclassified can lead to retroactive tax bills, denied benefits, or legal disputes.Plane solves for this by helping companies classify contractors properly, and in some cases, by offering the option to switch to a full-time employee model using its Employer of Record (EOR) infrastructure.For contractors, this means:

They aren’t exposed to unnecessary tax or legal risk

They can confidently work with international clients without worrying about crossing legal lines

If a company wants to convert them to full-time employment, it can be done compliantly — without asking the contractor to wait months for a local entity to be set up

It’s a more professional, globally-savvy experience — and it sets Plane clients apart.

Support that’s actually responsive

Most global payroll and payments platforms are built for employers, not for the people being paid. Contractors are often left in the dark — or worse, stuck emailing a generic support inbox when something goes wrong.Plane is different.Contractors have access to:

A dedicated help center with documentation in plain language

Clear payment timelines and visibility into status

Real human support via chat and email if something’s delayed or unclear

And because everything — contracts, payout status, profile settings — is managed through one platform, contractors aren’t toggling between PDFs, emails, and bank portals to understand what’s happening.It’s one experience. One platform. One place to get answers.

It signals that the company has its act together

This one is less tangible — but just as important.When a contractor sees that a company is paying through Plane, it sends a message:“We’ve invested in doing this the right way.”That sets the tone.It tells the contractor that they can expect reliable communication, timely pay, proper documentation, and fewer surprises. It positions your company as legitimate, even if you’re small or just starting out.In a competitive hiring landscape — especially for in-demand engineering, design, or marketing talent — that kind of signal matters.Contractors talk. And the ones who get paid reliably, clearly, and compliantly through Plane often recommend those clients to others.

Final thoughts: paying contractors is part of your brand now

Your payment process isn’t just a back-office workflow — it’s part of your reputation.When you pay contractors through Plane, you’re offering them:

Speed

Clarity

Respect

Confidence

And in return, you’re more likely to build a dependable, high-quality, globally distributed team that actually wants to work with you again.If you’re still managing international contractors with spreadsheets, wire transfers, or inconsistent processes — there’s a better way.See how Plane works — and why contractors love it just as much as companies do.