Instant Financial, the fintech company modernizing payments and earned wage access (EWA) for hourly workers and their employers, today announced the official launch of its new Virtual Paycard product, which can seamlessly be added to an employee's digital wallet. This fully digital, no-cost solution enables employers to deliver wages and tips instantly to frontline workers — without the delays, costs, or logistical headaches associated with traditional plastic paycards.
Instant's Virtual Paycard is a secure, tap-to-pay Visa debit card that lives in the Instant app or a digital wallet. According to research, the adoption of digital wallets is on the rise: nearly 70% of Americans ages 18 to 28 and 74% of those aged 29 to 44 make payments using digital wallets. Designed with remote and high-turnover teams in mind, the card can be issued immediately during onboarding, enabling new hires to access their funds on day one, rather than waiting for a physical card in the mail. It works online, in stores, and can be added to Apple Wallet, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay for contactless use. For those who still prefer a physical card, employees can order a personalized version directly from the app, with no manager involvement required.
"This is a big improvement for employers who want to streamline payroll while giving their workforce faster access to their earnings, including those who are unbanked," said Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial. "Virtual paycards eliminate inventory hassles, reduce administrative burdens, and provide employees with instant financial control, all through a secure mobile experience. Virtual cards also prevent fraud associated with the theft of physical cards, which can cause administrative burdens for employers."
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Virtual cards are now live for any existing and new Instant Financial customers. Benefits for employers include:
The key benefits of Instant's Virtual Paycards for employees include:
The Instant Virtual Paycard is part of Instant's broader suite of real-time payment tools, which includes earned wage access, digital tipping, and financial wellness features—all integrated into a single, mobile-first platform.
In 2015, Instant became the very first company offering a paycard model for earned wage access, enabling hourly workers to receive their wages daily, at no cost, instead of holding out until payday. Today, Instant is the only platform offering an all-in-one solution that includes earned wage access, digital tips, and instant payments via banks, mobile wallets, or paycards at no or low cost. It remains the leader in the restaurant industry, processing over $7.5 billion in payments and $4.5 billion in digital tips, helping customers like Church's Chicken, Bloomin' Brands, and Sun Holdings better recruit and retain their frontline workforce.
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