How to receive international client payments: a complete guide
Plan international client payments from the first quote to final receipt. Compare payment methods, fees, FX, milestones, invoices, timing, and follow-up.
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International payments for agencies: collections, costs, and cash flow
Organise international agency payments from client invoices to contractor costs, with a practical guide to currencies, cash-flow gaps, approvals, and reconciliation.
Read the storyHow to send bank details to an international client
A complete guide to sharing international payment details: IBANs, SWIFT codes, local transfer instructions, email templates, security, and payment tracking.
Read the storyLate international client payments: how to follow up and resolve them
Handle overdue international invoices with a clear investigation process, professional reminder templates, payment evidence, and proportionate escalation.
Read the storyNet 30 vs Net 60 payment terms: due dates, cash flow, and negotiation
Understand Net 30 and Net 60 invoice terms, calculate the cash tied up in longer deadlines, compare early-payment discounts, and negotiate clearer international billing.
Read the storyInternational invoice template: what to include and how to use it
Create a clearer international service invoice with an adaptable template, currency and payment fields, milestone examples, and a practical pre-send checklist.
Read the storyInternational client contracts: payment terms to agree before starting work
Prepare clearer payment terms for international service contracts, covering invoice currency, due dates, approval, fees, changes, disputes, and receiving instructions.
Read the storyDeposits, milestones, or retainers: choosing a freelance payment schedule
Compare deposits, milestone billing, retainers, and payment after delivery for international freelance work, with examples, trade-offs, and agreement checklists.
Read the storyHow to price freelance work in a foreign currency
Build clearer international freelance quotes by accounting for invoice currency, exchange-rate movement, payment fees, milestones, and the amount you need to receive.
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