Lumanu
The simplest way to pay creators.
Overview
Lumanu is a specialized payment platform built to handle the complexities of paying influencers and creators at scale. It automates vendor onboarding, tax compliance (W-9/W-8 BEN collection), and global payments, effectively acting as a master vendor to eliminate the need for businesses to onboard each creator individually. The platform supports payments to over 180 countries and aims to reduce the administrative burden on finance and marketing teams, ensuring creators are paid quickly and compliantly.
✨ Key Features
- Automated Creator Onboarding
- Global Payments (180+ countries)
- Automated Tax Compliance (W-9/W-8 collection)
- Bulk Payment Processing
- Master Vendor Model
- Real-Time Payment Tracking
- Budget Management Tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built for the creator economy, not a bolt-on feature.
- Master vendor model simplifies finance workflows.
- No fees charged to creators.
- Transaction-based pricing instead of percentage fees.
Unique Value: Lumanu automates influencer payments at scale, saving significant operational hours and ensuring global compliance, allowing brands to focus on growing their creator programs.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Processing over $1.2 billion in creator payments for brands and agencies.
- Used by WPP agencies like Village Marketing to handle over 10,000 influencer payments annually.
- Adopted by Pepsi Creator Studio to eliminate hundreds of individual vendor setups.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General employee payroll
- Traditional B2B vendor payments outside of the marketing/creator space
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike traditional payment methods (PayPal, wire transfers) or bolt-on features in larger influencer platforms, Lumanu is a purpose-built solution that acts as a master vendor, reducing internal workload by 60-70% and eliminating compliance risks.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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