To pay contractors in the United Kingdom, you can use a UK bank transfer, a card payment, or USDC and other stablecoins, and Hanko lets you do all of it from a single workspace. Send a signed agreement, raise an invoice, and release payment without stitching together separate tools. Each payment reconciles back to the invoice automatically, so your records stay clean whether the money moves through a bank or a blockchain.
Two ways to pay UK contractors
UK contractors can be paid the traditional way or in stablecoins, and the choice is theirs. Fiat rails cover card, ACH, and SEPA-style bank wire, while crypto payments settle in stablecoins on major chains. A contractor never needs a crypto wallet to work with you; they can always take a card or bank payment instead.
- Fiat: card, ACH, and bank wire for GBP-based invoices
- Stablecoins: USDC, USDT, and DAI on Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum, and Optimism
- Contractors choose their preferred method on the invoice; no wallet required to get paid
From agreement to payment in one flow
Onboarding a UK contractor usually means a contract, an invoice, and a payment, and Hanko keeps those steps connected. You send a branded proposal or agreement for e-signature, the contractor invoices you or you generate the invoice, and payment is released from the same screen. Every contractor also gets a private portal where they can view agreements, invoices, and payment history.
- Send and e-sign the contractor agreement
- Create a branded invoice in GBP or a stablecoin
- Release payment and reconcile it to the invoice automatically
Batch payouts for a UK contractor team
If you pay several UK contractors on the same cycle, batch payouts send them all in a single transaction, which keeps network fees efficient when paying in stablecoins. You can clone a previous payout run or a template so recurring monthly runs take seconds to set up. Every recipient receives an email receipt, and stablecoin payments include an explorer link to the confirmed transaction.
- Mass payouts go out in one transaction
- Clone past runs and templates for recurring cycles
- Each contractor gets an email receipt with an on-chain link for stablecoin payments
On-chain confirmation and off-ramping to a UK bank
For stablecoin payments, an invoice is only marked paid once the blockchain confirms the transaction, so you never rely on a screenshot as proof. If you or your contractor prefer to end up in pounds, received crypto can be off-ramped to a bank account from the same screen. That means you can accept a stablecoin payment and still settle in fiat without leaving the dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How can I pay contractors in the United Kingdom?
You can pay UK contractors by card, ACH, or bank wire, or in stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, and DAI. Hanko handles the agreement, invoice, and payment in one place, and each payment reconciles back to its invoice.
Do UK contractors need a crypto wallet to get paid?
No. Contractors can always be paid by card or bank transfer. Stablecoins are an optional method, so a wallet is only needed if a contractor chooses to receive crypto.
Can I pay UK contractors in USDC and other stablecoins?
Yes. Stablecoin payments settle on Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum, and Optimism, with support for USDC, USDT, and DAI, plus ETH and SOL where relevant.
How do I pay several UK contractors at once?
Use batch payouts to send multiple contractors in a single transaction, which is gas-efficient for stablecoin runs. You can clone a previous run or template to repeat a monthly cycle quickly.
How do I know a contractor payment actually went through?
Stablecoin invoices are marked paid only when the blockchain confirms the transaction, and each recipient gets an email receipt with an explorer link. Fiat payments reconcile to the invoice in the same dashboard.
Can received stablecoins be converted to pounds?
Yes. Crypto received through Hanko can be off-ramped to a bank account from the same screen, so you can settle in fiat even when a payment arrives as a stablecoin.