Upload your contract
You finished the work. Send us the contract and tell us how much you want today.
You did the work.Get paid today.with Crelay
Waiting too long to get paid from brand deals? Open up a Crelay Bank Account today and give yourself the option to get paid early. When you've completed your work, upload your contract and request the amount you want immediately. Once we verify with your agency or brand, we will pay you what you're owed. That's it.
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See what you could get paid
Upload your contract for a private estimate. No invoice needed.
Secure contract verification. No invoice needed.
You did the work. Upload the contract. Get paid.
We verify the work
Crelay confirms the contract and invoices the agency or brand for you.
You get paid
Once the contract is approved, Crelay sends your requested payment early.
Build your score
Good payment history and behavior can raise your score, unlock more early pay, and lower your fee.
Creators became businesses. Their cash flow did not catch up.
The creator economy is large, growing, and still built around payment timelines that begin after the work is complete.
Creator economy
$252B+
Market size
Creator businesses have become a major economic category, while their financial infrastructure is still catching up.
Source: Grand View Research →Projected growth
$480B
Projected by 2027
The creator economy is expected to keep expanding as creators build durable, independent businesses.
Source: Goldman Sachs →Brand deals
81%
Earn from partnerships
Brand work is a core revenue channel, exposing creators to brand and agency payment timelines.
Source: Net Influencer →Payment issues
87%
Paid late or had issues
Creators frequently complete contracted work well before the related payment arrives.
Source: Campaign US →Payment wait times
60-180
Potential days waiting
Long payment terms can turn creators into involuntary lenders to the businesses they serve.
Source: PR Newswire →Built for creator businesses
How it Works.
Click through a $10,000 contract
Step 1 of 3
You finish the work
Your brand contract says you are owed $10,000. Upload that contract and tell Crelay how much you want today.
Contract amount
$10,000
Your money, clearly
Contract amount
$10,000
The amount the contract says you are owed
Eligible early pay today
$9,000
Sent after contract verification
When the brand pays
$717
Your remaining payment in 30 days
Crelay retains$1,000Crelay fee−$283
You receive $9,000 after contract approval and another $717 when the brand pays. Crelay handles the invoice and collection.
Illustrative estimate for a 30-day payment term. Actual eligibility and fees are confirmed after contract verification.
FAQ
The important details.
What do I need to get started?+
Just a contract for work you have already completed and the amount you want today. You do not need to create or upload an invoice.
Who invoices the agency or brand?+
Crelay does. After we verify your contract, we send the invoice and handle collection so you do not have to chase payment.
How do I unlock more early pay?+
Good payment history and healthy campaign behavior build your Crelay score. A stronger score can unlock more early pay and a lower fee.
What if my agency is not partnered?+
You can join the partnership waitlist and Crelay will notify you when your agency becomes available.