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

# Global Payroll

> Pay your distributed team anywhere in the world with stablecoins - no banks, no borders, no hassle

<span style={{display:"none"}}>For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).</span>

## The Global Payroll Problem

Building a world-class team means hiring the best talent **wherever they are**.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Global Team" icon="earth-americas">
    Hire from America, Asia, Europe, Africa - talent has no borders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Chaos" icon="money-bill-transfer">
    Multiple banks, currency exchanges, high fees, delayed payments
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### The Traditional Nightmare

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register with multiple banks">
    Different account for each country or region
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate currency conversions">
    Deal with exchange rates, conversion fees, and market volatility
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pay excessive fees">
    International wire transfers cost \$25-50+ per transaction
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for bank holidays">
    Team doesn't get paid on time - through no fault of yours
  </Step>

  <Step title="Handle complaints">
    "I didn't receive payment" becomes a weekly conversation
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Time spent on payroll = Time not building your company**

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## The Shakesco Solution

<Card title="One Platform, Global Reach" icon="bolt">
  Pay your entire team from a single Business Card account using stablecoins
  (digital dollars).
</Card>

### How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Business Card account">
    Takes less than 5 minutes - no complicated bank forms
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add team members">
    Just their wallet addresses or email - no bank account needed
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up recurring payments">
    Choose payment schedule: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done!">
    Payments execute automatically - you never think about it again
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Card title="Get Started Now" icon="rocket" href="/pay-team/open-card">
  Open your Business Card account in minutes
</Card>

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## Why Stablecoins?

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What are stablecoins?">
    Digital currencies pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. Think of them as "digital dollars" that move at the speed of the internet.

    **Shakesco currently supports:**

    * **USDT** - The world’s most widely used stablecoin
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why not just use regular dollars?">
    **Traditional banking:**

    * ❌ 3-5 business days for international transfers
    * ❌ \$25-50+ fees per wire transfer
    * ❌ Banks closed on weekends/holidays
    * ❌ Exchange rate uncertainty

    **Stablecoins (USDT):**

    * ✅ Fast settlement in minutes
    * ✅ Low cost to send
    * ✅ 24/7 global access
    * ✅ Stable value pegged to the dollar
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does my team convert USDT to local currency?">
    Your team can convert USDT through:

    * **Sell on Shakesco** - Use the "Sell" functionality in the app to receive local currency in your bank account or mobile money
    * **Keep as savings** - Hold USDT as USD-pegged savings
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Real Benefits for Your Business

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Save Money" icon="piggy-bank">
    **90% lower fees** - Pay \$0.50 instead of \$50 per international transfer
  </Card>

  <Card title="Save Time" icon="clock">
    **Instant payments** - Team gets paid in minutes, not 3-5 business days
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Geography Limits" icon="globe">
    **Hire globally** - Same process whether they're in SF or Singapore
  </Card>

  <Card title="Predictable Costs" icon="chart-line">
    **No FX surprises** - Stablecoins eliminate currency conversion uncertainty
  </Card>

  <Card title="Always Available" icon="calendar-check">
    **24/7 operations** - No more "bank holiday" payment delays
  </Card>

  <Card title="Full Transparency" icon="eye">
    **On-chain records** - Every payment is verifiable and auditable
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Get Started in 3 Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Business Card Account">
    Sign up and verify your business - takes less than 10 minutes [Start Here
    →](/pay-team/open-card)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund Your Account">Deposit USDT or buy USDT with fiat</Step>

  <Step title="Add Team & Schedule Payments">
    Set up recurring payments and let automation handle the rest
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **First time with crypto?** Don't worry - our onboarding guides you through
  every step. No blockchain knowledge required.
</Warning>

***

## What Your Team Needs

Each team member must have a live Shakesco setup to receive payments. This includes:

1. **Shakesco Wallet** (required) - We'll help them set it up
2. **Shakesco Auto** (required) - Enables automated payouts and settlement
3. **Get onboarding support** - We provide guides for your team

<Tip>
  **Pro tip:** Schedule a team onboarding session. We'll walk everyone through
  wallet setup in 30 minutes or less.
</Tip>

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## Ready to Simplify Payroll?

<Card title="Open Business Card Account" icon="credit-card" href="/pay-team/open-card">
  Start paying your global team the modern way - no code required
</Card>

***

## Additional Resources

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  <Card title="Pricing & Fees" icon="dollar-sign" href="https://shakesco.com/charges">
    See how much you'll save
  </Card>

  <Card title="Download Shakesco" icon="mobile" href="https://get.shakesco.com/">
    Open your Business Card to get started
  </Card>
</CardGroup>