An independent freelance designer embracing modern, global payments

In the world of digital design, the work is inherently global. A website designed in Australia can launch a startup in Silicon Valley or rebrand an agency in London.

Working as a solo freelancer, Chris specialises in crafting bespoke brand identities and intuitive user interfaces for forward-thinking tech businesses. His clients hire him for his ability to make complex digital products feel effortless and premium. But as his international client base grew, he quickly realized that the traditional financial system didn't share his commitment to a seamless user experience.

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“I spend my days designing frictionless user journeys for my clients, but whenever it came time to settle an international invoice, the payment process was anything but smooth.”
- Chris, Freelance Designer

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Global demand meant Chris could work with incredible brands anywhere in the world. However, getting paid for that work brought an entirely new set of administrative headaches.

Chris didn’t set out to build a massive agency; he wanted the freedom to focus purely on the craft of design. Growing his freelance business organically meant he could be selective, taking on projects that excited him regardless of where the client was based.

Every project requires deep collaboration, resulting in a final handover of high-value design assets. For Chris, the client experience doesn't end when the design is approved—it ends when the final invoice is settled and the files are securely delivered.

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“When a startup is ready to launch, they don't want to wait three days for an international wire transfer to clear just so I can release the final Figma files.”
- Chris, Freelance Designer

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He needed his business operations to be as modern, fast, and reliable as the digital products he was building.

As Chris began taking on larger projects for overseas startups, cross-border payments became a massive friction point.

High-value international transactions often meant:

• Bank fees and hidden FX margins eating heavily into his project rates
• Slow settlement times (often 3-5 business days), delaying project milestones and final handovers
• A clunky, opaque administrative experience for tech-savvy clients who expected modern solutions

For an independent freelancer where cash flow is critical, relying on the slow gears of traditional international banking felt entirely out of step with his digital-first business.

Chris wasn’t looking to become a crypto day-trader or gamble his hard-earned day rate on volatile markets. He simply wanted a better, faster way to move money across borders.

FastStables offered a solution that perfectly aligned with his modern workflow:

• Stablecoins pegged to fiat currencies - offering the speed of blockchain without the price volatility of traditional crypto
• Near-instant settlement without relying on correspondent banks or SWIFT codes
• Significantly lower fees, meaning he kept more of his quoted project rate
• A professional, business-ready platform that integrated easily into his existing invoicing process

Most importantly, FastStables removed the complexity. Chris could offer his tech-forward clients a modern way to pay, while he received his funds in AUD faster than ever.