Why Paying Freelancers Abroad Still Costs 3–5% fee — And How Stablecoins Change the Equation
Cross-border payments are still expensive. In 2025, international freelancer payouts often cost 3–5% in platform fees, bank charges, and FX markups. On a €2,000 payment, that’s €60–100 the freelancer never sees. This post shows where those costs come from (PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, SWIFT), how regulated stablecoins