Can we pay foreign Independent Contractors who work outside the US to a US bank account? You can send them a check from a US bank in USD.Yes, it is legal under US tax law. US tax law is concerned with collecting tax. A contractor provides their: Name; Address; Bank address; Bank's SWIFT code; Bank account number. Banks require the company representative opening the account to submit a personal proof of address. The pros of paying via international money order. No need for a bank account. For US contractors and freelancers, your US-based company can just collect their bank account information to pay them via direct deposit. All trade contractors need to complete our Subcontractor Qualification Application to be eligible to bid on our projects and contract with Clark.