Payment is one of the first practical details to sort out with a new VA. This article covers who handles payment, common methods, and how to keep invoicing simple.

## Does VA International process payments between me and my VA?
No. You and your VA arrange and handle payment directly between yourselves — VA International is a job board that connects you, not a payment processor or payroll provider for that working relationship. Agree on the method, schedule, and currency with your VA before work starts.

## What payment methods do employers typically use?
Bank transfer, PayPal, and services built for international payments like Wise or Payoneer are all common choices between employers and VAs in different countries. Pick a method that's low-cost and reliable for both sides — international bank transfers can carry fees and delays that a service like Wise often avoids.

## How often should I pay my VA?
Weekly or biweekly is the most common cadence for ongoing hourly work, since it keeps cash flow predictable for both sides. Monthly payment can work for salaried-style arrangements, but for a new working relationship, shorter pay cycles build trust faster.

## Who's responsible for invoicing?
Most independent VAs will send you an invoice for hours or work completed each pay period — ask upfront whether that's their process. If they don't have an invoicing habit yet, a simple template with hours, rate, and total is enough to keep records clean on both sides.

## What currency should I pay in?
Agree on this before work starts, since exchange rates can quietly erode a VA's pay if it's left ambiguous. Many employers pay in USD or EUR regardless of the VA's location, since these are stable and widely accepted, but confirm what works for your VA rather than assuming.

## What if a payment is late or disputed?
Communicate directly and promptly — most payment issues are honest delays, not disputes, and get resolved with a quick message. Since VA International doesn't process the payment itself, it can't reverse or hold funds on your behalf; a clear written agreement upfront (see the next article) is your best protection against payment disputes.