Direct Deposit news and trends

Chase Reminds Customers About Upcoming Federal Phaseout of Paper Checks
Digital Payments // August 27, 2025

Chase is encouraging its customers who receive paper checks from the government to enroll in direct deposit as the U.S. Treasury’s Sept. 30 deadline for the phaseout of paper checks for most federal payments nears. In a Wednesday (Aug. 27) press release, the bank suggests...

Data Shows 93% of Truckers Would Use Instant Payments if Offered
Real-Time Payments // August 19, 2024

The transportation industry is a high-speed world of logistics and delivery, where efficiency and speed are paramount. Yet, the methods by which many transportation businesses conduct financial transactions are not moving at the same pace. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Moving Faster Than Ever: Real-Time...

Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
Banking // August 08, 2024

For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. The momentum has been underscored in recent earnings reports and announcements surrounding new products and services. The automated transfer of funds into...

Bankjoy and Pinwheel Partner to Simplify Direct Deposit Setups
Partnerships // April 16, 2024

Bankjoy and Pinwheel have partnered to help financial institutions offer their customers a frictionless way to set up their direct deposit. With this collaboration, Bankjoy will help its bank and credit union clients integrate Pinwheel’s digital deposit switching (DDS) solution, Pinwheel Prime, the companies said in a Tuesday (April...

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Data Shows 93% of Truckers Would Use Instant Payments if Offered

August 19, 2024
The transportation industry is a high-speed world of logistics and delivery, where efficiency and speed are paramount. Yet, the methods by which many transportation businesses conduct financial transactions are not moving at the same pace. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Moving Faster Than Ever: Real-Time Payments in the Transportation Industry,” in collaboration with The Clearing […]

Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky

August 08, 2024
For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. The momentum has been underscored in recent...

NEW DATA: Three Quarters of Mass Payment Recipients Would Pay to Have Choice in How...

August 30, 2021
As the delta variant and an increase in COVID-19 cases push health and safety concerns back into the forefront, both government entities and private employers alike are turning to new...

In Brazil, Banking Customers Turn To Debit, Digital Banking

April 28, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has left consumers staying home when possible to stop the virus’s spread. It has also made them wary of taking on debt because their financial circumstances could...

Quick Reads
Coinbase Automates Crypto Investing via Upgraded Direct Deposit

May 26, 2026
Coinbase has introduced a “new and improved” Direct Deposit feature for its U.S. customers. This feature allows U.S. customers to automatically allocate any portion of their paycheck across cash and crypto, as their money will be automatically distributed based on their choices every time they get paid, the company said in a Monday (May 26) […]

Chase Reminds Customers About Upcoming Federal Phaseout of Paper Checks

August 27, 2025
Chase is encouraging its customers who receive paper checks from the government to enroll in direct deposit as the U.S. Treasury’s Sept. 30 deadline for the phaseout of paper checks...

Bankjoy and Pinwheel Partner to Simplify Direct Deposit Setups

April 16, 2024
Bankjoy and Pinwheel have partnered to help financial institutions offer their customers a frictionless way to set up their direct deposit. With this collaboration, Bankjoy will help its bank and credit union clients...

Plaid Teams With Pinwheel for Direct Deposit Services

August 17, 2023
Plaid says it has added income and employment data platform Pinwheel to its partner network. The partnership, announced Thursday (Aug. 17), will see Pinwheel provide complementary payroll data services for...