How to Pay International Contractors from France

France’s business landscape has shifted decisively toward flexible, global work. The auto-entrepreneur and portage salarial models have made freelancing a mainstream career path inside France — but French businesses are equally dependent on skilled contractors outside the country. From IT developers in Morocco, Tunisia, and Vietnam to creative freelancers in Latin America, paying international contractors efficiently has become a core operational need.

Many French businesses default to expensive bank transfers or platforms that charge high currency conversion fees. Remitly Business is now available in France, offering a better option: send money internationally from your French business bank account, with clear fees, fast delivery, and no monthly subscription.

The real cost of international bank transfers from France

French banks can typically charge a flat SWIFT fee up to €15–25+ per international wire, plus a potentially 2–3% exchange rate margin on top*. For a business paying five or ten contractors each month, that quickly adds up to hundreds of euros a year in unnecessary costs.

There’s also the operational overhead: each transfer requires IBAN and BIC details, takes several days to settle, and gives you no visibility on what the recipient actually receives until the funds land. For contractors working on project-based terms, payment delays affect working relationships.

How Remitly Business works for French companies

Remitly Business is built for exactly this use case: a French business with an existing bank account that needs to make international contractor, supplier, or freelancer payments without the overhead of a corporate FX account.

No new bank account needed. Connect your existing French bank account.
Send in EUR. Your contractor receives in their local currency at a competitive rate, shown upfront.
175+ destination countries and 100+ currencies supported.
No monthly fees, no minimum volume, no lock-in.

Paying contractors in specific regions from France

France to North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria)

North Africa is one of the most common contractor corridors for French-speaking businesses, given shared language and overlapping time zones. Remitly Business supports transfers to Morocco (MAD), Tunisia (TND), and Algeria (DZD) directly from your French EUR account.

France to Sub-Saharan Africa (Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon)

French businesses in the tech, media, and development sectors frequently work with contractors in French-speaking West and Central Africa. Remitly Business supports payments to these markets with delivery options including bank deposit and mobile money where available.

France to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia)

Vietnam and the Philippines are major contractor hubs for French businesses in software, design, and back-office operations. Remitly Business supports EUR to VND, PHP, and IDR with fast delivery times.

Step-by-step: paying an international contractor from France

Create your free account at remitly.com/fr/en/business. You’ll need your business email, SIRET number or company registration details, and a French bank account.
Add your recipient and enter their bank details.
Enter the EUR amount. You’ll see the exact fee and the amount your contractor receives before you confirm anything.
Send. Most transfers arrive within minutes to a few hours.

💡 Tip for French businesses: if you’re paying contractors through a portage salarial arrangement, check whether the umbrella company handles the international business payment, or whether you’re sending directly to the contractor. If direct, Remitly Business covers you.

Frequently asked questions

Is Remitly Business available to French businesses?

Yes. Remitly Business launched in France in July 2026. You’ll select France as your send country during signup.

What documents do I need to open a Remitly Business account in France?

You’ll need your name and business address, your SIRET or company registration number, your industry, and ownership details. Remitly may request additional verification after sign-up.

Can I pay contractors in French-speaking African countries?

Yes. Remitly Business supports payments to Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tunisia, and many other destinations, with delivery to local bank accounts and mobile wallets where available.