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Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused
Consumer Finance // July 07, 2026

Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banks Gain New Fraud Tools as House Panel Advances Payments Bills
Legal & Regulation // June 30, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday (June 30) advanced a package of legislation that would give banks greater flexibility to combat payments fraud, expand the types of payment histories that can be used to build consumer credit and establish a national regulatory framework for...

Why Payroll Is Becoming the Latest Loyalty Product
Real-Time Payments // 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....

Branch and Stripe Launch Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts
Payroll // 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny

July 13, 2026
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Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused

July 07, 2026
Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial lives. Get the Full Story...

Banks Gain New Fraud Tools as House Panel Advances Payments Bills

June 30, 2026
The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday (June 30) advanced a package of legislation that would give banks greater flexibility to combat payments fraud, expand the types of payment histories...

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...

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...