A Smarter Way to Pay Commercial Crew in 2026

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A Smarter Way to Pay Commercial Crew in 2026

Let’s set the scene: It’s your first commercial production of the New Year, you’re juggling a dozen things at once, and a crew member asks, “where do I send my timecard?” What was once a slow, cumbersome process, full of email chains, delays, and manual data entry, is now simplified with XR Pay’s new mobile app.

With XR Pay for Commercial Crew, onboarding is now streamlined, timecard submissions are simplified, and paperwork is eliminated. With over $1.3 billion in annual advertising payments for major brands and agencies, XR now delivers that same trusted reliability for production crews.

Anywhere, Anytime Mobile App

XR Pay for Crew is designed specifically for commercial production, putting the entire process in crew member pockets. Crew members can now review offers, log hours, and track payments in seconds, while admins can see what is approved and pending in real-time. Additionally, crew profiles can be saved and verified for a quick rehire process, saving time and money.

Union-Ready, Proven, and Trusted

From union requirements and GTD hours to reimbursements and loan-out company information, XR Pay handles it all. Every change is tracked for total visibility, keeping compliance simple and secure.

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XR Pay Product Features
  • A Complete Crew Payroll Solution: All-in-one platform for commercial crew onboarding, time entry, and payments that integrates easily with all 3rd party accounting systems
  • Union Expertise and Business Support: Built-in support for trade union, and guild compliance, including IATSE, with expert in-housing resources available
  • Intuitive Desktop and Mobile Experience: World-class desktop platform for production teams and mobile app for crews that sync to provide real-time updates
  • Crew Satisfaction: The XR Pay app and platform simplifies the payment process, significantly reducing calls to the production office

This New Year, make crew pay the easy part of your next advertising production.

XR Pay is the only major commercial crew app available for both iOS and Android.