How it works

From first message to final payment — fully protected.

PAIDBY structures every campaign into a clear, auditable workflow. No DMs lost in inboxes. No invoices chased over email. No surprises at payout.

For brands

Hire and pay in one flow.

  1. 01
    Post the campaign

    Define scope, timeline, deliverables, and budget.

  2. 02
    Fund escrow

    Lock the budget. Talent only starts work once funds are confirmed.

  3. 03
    Match with vetted talent

    Curated shortlist within 48 hours, or browse the network directly.

  4. 04
    Approve deliverables

    Review submitted work against the agreed brief.

  5. 05
    Payment releases

    Funds settle automatically once verified.

For talent

Apply, get approved, get paid.

  1. 01
    Apply

    Submit portfolio, audience analytics, and prior brand work.

  2. 02
    Get approved

    Pass manual review for quality, professionalism, and brand safety.

  3. 03
    Accept offers

    Pick the campaigns that match your category and rates.

  4. 04
    Deliver work

    Submit deliverables with evidence inside PAIDBY.

  5. 05
    Get paid

    Funds release automatically once the brand approves.

The protections

Trust by design.

Escrow

Budgets locked before work begins.

Vetting

Manual review of every applicant.

Verification

Deliverables checked against the brief.

Dispute resolution

Neutral adjudication within 48 hours.

Ready to run a protected campaign?