Label services platform FreshTunes is rolling out new options for royalty payments worldwide.
Starting in Q1 2026, artists anywhere in the world will be able to receive their payouts directly to their Visa or Mastercard bank cards.
FreshTunes targets artists in “less income-rich markets” across Latin America, Eastern Europe and now North America.
“We support artists working in 140 countries, and they all have their own challenges and needs when it comes to financial services,” said Andrew Rudetskih, COO of FreshTunes. “We know this and wanted to make our payment process even easier. Now, artists can have that money sooner in a way that is extremely convenient.”
We support artists working in 140 countries, and they all have their own challenges and needs when it comes to financial services
Andrew Rudetskih
Available worldwide at roll-out, FreshTunes artists will be able to turn on direct-to-bank-card payments from their FreshTunes account. Clients select the option to withdraw via bank card when making a payment in the finance section.
“These expanded payment options reflect FreshTunes’ commitment to serving the too often overlooked artists making music in markets where payments can take a year or more to reach them,” said a statement.
FreshTunes aims to shorten the time to remuneration by increasing technological efficiency with this extended integration with the company’s existing payment partner, PayMaster24.
“We pay close attention to what artists ask for and what they need,” added Rudetskih. “Musicians deserve to be paid as swiftly as possible for the use of their work, and we’re doing everything in our power to ensure that.”
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