Grafter gives you the option to pay grafters through the platform using a secure bank transfer. You are not required to use this — you can always pay the grafter directly by any method you both agree on. But here is why many clients choose to use Grafter's payment tools:
Automatic invoicing — a properly formatted invoice is generated and emailed to you when payment is made. No chasing the grafter for a receipt.
Payment record — all payments are stored in 'My Payments' in your dashboard, making it easy to track spending and retrieve records.
CIS calculations — if you are operating under the Construction Industry Scheme, the platform calculates the correct CIS deduction automatically.
Audit trail — all job details, chat messages, and payment records are stored securely in your account, providing a clear record if there is ever a dispute.
Direct transfer — the money goes directly from your bank account to the grafter's bank account. GrafterNow does not hold the funds.
To pay through the platform, you need to have used Grafter's online work agreement for that job. Each payment costs 1 credit.