Earned Wage Access news and trends

Branch and Stripe Launch Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts
Payroll // March 25, 2026

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Earned Wage Access Is Reshaping How Employers Keep Staff
Payroll // March 25, 2026

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How 30 Million Workers Borrow From Tomorrow to Pay for Today
Consumer Insights // March 20, 2026

Every payday, millions of American workers face some version of the same problem: The bill is due today, the paycheck arrives Friday and they must somehow cover the distance between those two moments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Welcome to the Transactional Economy
Payroll // March 04, 2026

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Why Payroll Is Becoming the Latest Loyalty Product

March 30, 2026
As more Americans earn income outside traditional employment, payouts have quietly replaced paychecks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Earned Wage Access Is Reshaping How Employers Keep Staff

March 25, 2026
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New Branch CFO Say IPO Is a Discipline Not a Destination

March 02, 2026
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Same-Day Pay Becomes a Hiring Edge as Paycheck Gaps Bite

February 04, 2026
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Quick Reads
Branch and Stripe Launch Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts

March 25, 2026
Workforce payments platform Branch has launched an integration with financial services company Stripe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

CFPB Says Earned Wage Access Products Are Not Loans

December 22, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Monday (Dec. 22) that certain earned wage access (EWA) products are not credit and are not covered by Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act. Get...

WorkWhile Launches Free Real-Time Payments for Labor Economy

October 27, 2025
Labor marketplace WorkWhile has launched a free, real-time payment feature for workers on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

SpotOn Teams With Visa to Streamline Tip Payouts

October 15, 2025
Restaurant management system SpotOn has launched a collaboration with Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...