In commercial production, talent payments aren’t just paperwork.

They’re risk management. With union rules, usage rights, and fast-moving timelines, the right payment platform helps you stay compliant, reduce exposure, and keep productions on track.

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‍Here are 5 things to look for in a payments provider in times of change:

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1. Powerful Platform Built for Speed and Compliance

Your platform should do more than issue checks. It should automate payments, usage tracking, SAG-AFTRA rules, and audit readiness.

✔️  XR Pay Advantage: One system for compliant payments, residuals, and usage rights, used by top brand and agencies to process over 100,000 commercial talent payments annually. And we’re aggressively investing in our platform so your team can move with confidence no matter how the industry shifts.

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2. Union Expertise That Reduces Risk

Commercial rules are complex and costly when mismanaged. Late or incorrect residuals can trigger $10,000+ penalties under SAG-AFTRA.

✔️ XR Pay Advantage: A veteran team fluent in union tiers, holding fees, and evolving contract terms. We advise before issues arise, not after, and our system is constantly updating to reflect changing union and contract requirements.

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3. Proven Stability and Industry Trust

When timelines are tight, your talent payments partner must deliver. Period.

✔️ XR Pay Advantage: The #1 provider of commercial talent payments, trusted by top agencies and brands. We support thousands of campaigns annually with scale and consistency.  

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4. Responsive, White-Glove Support

When issues pop up (and they will), you need experts who answer and act.

✔️ XR Pay Advantage: Real people with real production experience, from onboarding to troubleshooting. And because we’re committed to continuously improving our platform, issues or often resolved before they ever reach your inbox.

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5. Fast, Seamless Transitions

Switching platforms shouldn’t pause production.

✔️ XR Pay Advantage: Most teams are fully transitioned in under 5 days, with no disruptions to cast, crew, or timelines. Our platform makes migration fast and stress-free, even mid-production.

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Rethinking Your Talent Payments Partner?

Now’s the time. XR Pay brings trusted tech, real industry knowledge, and a frictionless process to every production—all powered by a platform we’re constantly investing in.

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