Mellow and Payoneer Tackle Hidden Fees, Saving Global Contractors Up to 5% on Earnings

For freelancers working across borders, losing up to 5% of their income to currency conversion and transfer fees has become a costly norm. Today, global HR platform Mellow is challenging that status quo by partnering with financial technology company Payoneer (Nasdaq: PAYO) to deliver a faster, cheaper, and more flexible payment solution for contractors worldwide.

The integration allows Mellow users to receive payments directly into a Payoneer wallet, with funds arriving almost instantly. This eliminates the delays and steep fees associated with traditional banking systems, particularly for workers in Asia and Latin America, where limited currency options have historically eroded earnings.

Key benefits of the Mellow-Payoneer integration include:

• Reduced Costs: Dramatically lower fees for currency conversion and international transfers.
• Instant Access: Funds are available immediately in the contractor's Payoneer wallet.
• Greater Flexibility: Expanded local withdrawal options for a diverse global user base.
• Seamless Experience: Linking a Payoneer account is a quick and simple process within the Mellow platform.

“We are solving a real-world problem. Our users in Asia and Latin America told us they were losing too much money just to get paid,” said Pavel Shynkarenko, Founder and CEO at Mellow. “This partnership with Payoneer is our direct answer. We're not just adding a feature; we're building a unified, stress-free ecosystem for talent management, from hiring to payment.”

“The modern workforce is global, and payment systems need to catch up,” said Prabhakar Jayakumar, VP and Sales Head of EMEA at Payoneer. “Together with Mellow, we are removing the friction from global work, ensuring contractors keep more of their earnings and get paid without hassle. This is about empowering freelancers to focus on their craft, not on financial logistics.”

With freelancers now making up 46.6% of the global workforce, Mellow’s integration of Payoneer’s market-leading solutions solidifies its role as a critical platform for businesses navigating the future of work.