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What is the Freelance Payment Portal?

The Freelance Payment Portal is the online platform where Contingent Workers who are contracted on SmartBook, and their agents, are able to manage their engagements with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ and claim their payments.

What’s changing?

With our ongoing commitment to becoming a ‘Great Place to Work’ & ‘Digital First’ approach, our focus has been on user experience and improved data security to ensure the portal seamlessly aligns with other ´óÏó´«Ã½ systems for continuous improvement. We’re excited to share some improvements to the current FPP, launching Monday 11th November 2024. The upgraded portal is designed to make managing engagements and payments easier for all users.

Access to the system will be enhanced with the introduction of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect, a secure multi-factor authentication solution. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect offers greater number self-serve options for system access and making navigation across all devices, including mobile easier.

Please note ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect & ´óÏó´«Ã½ Login are two separate solutions. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect is only available for the Freelance Payment Portal. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Login is used for other internal systems including myDevelopment (Mandatory Training).

Key benefits for the Freelance Payment Portal

The new FPP will make it easier to access your account from different devices, keep your details up to date, and find the information you need.

• On the go - Access the portal across all mobile devices.
• Everything in one place - Accept your bookings and claim payments, as well as having clear signposting to other systems, including EYIP 9for PAYE payslips) and myDevelopment (for mandatory training)
• Self-help guides - Access comprehensive guides to help you resolve issues quickly and easily
• PDF invoices - Download copies of claimed bookings from your claim history

Key benefits for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect

With ´óÏó´«Ã½ Connect users will have greater self-service capability, including easier system access, particularly on mobile devices.

• Enhanced security - Provides an additional layer of protection by requiring multiple forms of verification.
• User-friendly options - Offers various methods, such as authenticator apps, making it easy for users to secure their accounts.
• Faster & more convenient access - Ensures quick and easy access for those who are authorized.
• Mitigates risks of weak passwords - Reduces the chances of account compromise due to weak passwords, protecting personal and sensitive information.

These features are designed to make the portal more user-friendly, efficient & secure.