Payday news and trends

Faster Pay, Faster Food, Faster Checkout; A Quick Read on the Week’s Research Trends
weekend wrap // November 12, 2022

The need for speed. It’s everywhere these days.    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...

The Rise Of The Pay-Advance App
Gig Economy // October 05, 2020

For workers living paycheck to paycheck even before COVID-19, having their hours cut back due to the pandemic can stretch already tenuous financial situations to the breaking point. Cash-strapped employees struggling to make ends meet need fast access now more than ever to the money...

Next-Gen Payroll In Hot Pursuit Of Payday
Next-Gen Payments // June 29, 2020

According to PYMNTS’ pandemic research, over 41 percent of workers in lower-income positions are earning even less since COVID-19 descended. That’s not unexpected, all things considered – just another eye-popping statistic from the next normal. What’s surprising is how conspicuously antiquated “payday” suddenly seems in...

On-Demand Payment FinTech Hastee Helps Cos Pay Workers On Demand
B2B Payments // December 03, 2019

A FinTech payday startup called Hastee has received a $270 million investment from Umbra Capital Partners, with participation from IDC Ventures and others, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Waiting For Pay Day Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?

November 09, 2018
While living paycheck to paycheck is often associated with low-salary or part-time workers, the data tells a different story. As it turns out, the white-knuckled wait for payday is something that affects consumers up and down the economic ladder, something a glance at the PYMNTS Financial Invisibles Report quickly confirms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Quick Reads
Payday Raises $3 Million for ‘Future of Work’ in Africa

March 29, 2023
African neobank Payday is looking to new markets after raising $3 million. 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 from […]

Regulators Taking Close Look At Payroll-Advance Apps

September 02, 2019
Regulators are taking a closer look at financial apps that allow workers to access their pay early. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Stripe Launches Tool To Help Founders File Tax Returns In Minutes

January 10, 2018
Stripe has announced an addition to its Stripe Atlas toolkit that will help founders file their corporate tax returns in minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Walmart Pays Workers In Real Time

December 14, 2017
In an attempt to ease some of its employees’ financial worries, Walmart announced it is providing a service that will allow them to receive wages before their next payday. Get...