> ## 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.

# Schedule Team Payments

> Set up automated recurring payroll for your team with optional NFT collectibles

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

<Warning>
  **Prerequisite:** Team members must have a Shakesco Auto Wallet. Ask them to
  create one before proceeding.
</Warning>

***

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Team payments">
    From your Business Card home screen, go to **Transact** tab → **Business to
    Business** → **Team**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your network">
    Choose Ethereum or Polygon (must match your Business Card network)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure payment type">
    Employee vs Executive, with or without NFT collectibles
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select team member">
    Use Email, ENS, .sns username, or scan QR code
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set amount and schedule">
    Choose payment amount and recurring interval
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Choose Team Member Type

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Employee">
    **For regular team members** - Subject to pension deductions (if configured)

    * Standard payment processing - Can receive NFT collectibles
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Executive">
    **For leadership/management** - Exempt from pension deductions - Can receive NFT collectibles
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Network-Specific Options

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Ethereum">
    **Simple flow:** 1. Select asset (ETH, USDT, etc.) 2. Proceed to payee
    selection No additional options - straightforward payment setup.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Polygon (Recommended)">
    **Enhanced features:** Choose whether to include **Soulbound Tokens (SBTs)**
    with payments.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Soulbound Tokens (SBTs)

<Accordion title="What are Soulbound Tokens?">
  **SBTs are non-transferable NFTs** that serve as permanent proof of employment.

  **Key characteristics:**

  * ✅ Cannot be sold or transferred
  * ✅ Permanent on-chain record
  * ✅ Proves team member worked for your company
  * ✅ Stays in wallet even after leaving

  **Think of it as:** A digital employment certificate that can never be lost or faked.

  **Use cases:**

  * Employment verification
  * Company collectibles/memorabilia
  * Access to alumni networks
  * Proof of contribution to projects
</Accordion>

### With NFTs

Send payments alongside a digital collectible that proves team membership.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select collectible">
    Choose from your company's NFT collection
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure payment">Set amount and schedule as normal</Step>

  <Step title="Team member receives both">
    Payment + permanent NFT credential
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Without NFTs

Standard payment only - no collectibles.

***

## Select Team Member

Multiple ways to add recipients:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email">Enter their email address linked to Shakesco account</Tab>

  <Tab title="ENS Name">Use Ethereum Name Service (.eth addresses)</Tab>

  <Tab title="Shakesco Username">Use their .sns username (e.g., `john.sns`)</Tab>

  <Tab title="QR Code">If they're present, scan their wallet's Receive QR</Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Configure Payment

### Set Amount

Enter the payment amount for each cycle.

<Info>
  A [transaction fee](https://shakesco.com/charges) is charged for every
  successful payment.
</Info>

### Schedule Payments

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose start date">
    Select when the first payment should execute
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select interval">
    * **Weekly** - Every 7 days - **Monthly** - Same day each month - **Custom** -
      Define your own schedule
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete verification">Confirm with 2FA and PIN</Step>
</Steps>

***

## Success

Your team member is now set up for automated recurring payments.

**What happens next:**

* ✅ Payments execute automatically on schedule
* ✅ Team member receives notifications
* ✅ You get confirmation for each payment
* ✅ Full transaction history in dashboard

***

## Next Steps

<Card title="Set Up Customer Subscriptions" icon="credit-card" href="/auto-payments/">
  Now configure recurring payments FROM your customers
</Card>

***

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="https://shakesco.com/contact">
    Get immediate assistance
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Charges" icon="file-invoice-dollar" href="https://shakesco.com/charges">
    See fee structure
  </Card>
</CardGroup>