The modern workforce doesn't stop at borders. Small businesses are building teams that span time zones and continents — tapping into global talent to move faster, find specialized skills, and stay competitive.
When global teams move fast, your payment infrastructure should too.
That’s why starting today, eligible Gusto employers can pay international contractors the same day with two new same-day payment options: Wise Account and Stablecoin (USDC).1
How it works
International contractors can now choose how they get paid:
Wise Account: Receive USD directly into a Wise multi-currency account, the same day a payment is processed.
Stablecoin (USDC): Receive USDC directly into a crypto wallet. Because USDC is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, contractors in regions with currency volatility keep exactly what they earn with no exchange rate surprises.
Both options are available within the same Gusto platform your contractors already use. No new tools, no new workflows.
Why same-day payments matter
For all the progress in how we hire and collaborate internationally, one thing has stubbornly lagged behind: getting people paid.
Traditional international transfers can take three to five business days to clear. For a contractor in Lagos or Lisbon waiting on payment for work they've already delivered, that's not a minor inconvenience, it's a cash flow problem.
For the employer, it means fielding frustrated follow-ups and risking the kind of trust erosion that makes great talent look elsewhere. In a world where the best people have options, a slow, opaque payment process is a competitive liability.
Getting started
Simply let your international contractors know they can log into Gusto, navigate to their payment settings, and select Wise or Stablecoin as their preferred method.
As work becomes more global, we believe the infrastructure behind paying people should keep pace.
Learn more about Gusto’s same-day payments for Wise and stablecoin.
Cryptocurrency transactions and custody services are provided by third parties, not Gusto. Stablecoins are not legal tender, bank deposits, or investments, are not FDIC-insured, and may lose value, with redemption subject to limitation, delay, or refusal in certain circumstances, including pursuant to legal directives.
