Whitepaper

Winning the Deposit Race - Volume 1: What is Earned Wage Access?

  • Understanding Earned Wage Access (EWA): Gain clarity on how EWA enables employees to access earned wages before payday, and how it differs fundamentally from traditional credit products.
  • Rapid Market Adoption: Learn key adoption statistics and market data demonstrating the growing consumer expectation for immediate wage access across various demographics and income levels.
  • Fintech-driven Competitive Landscape: Understand how major fintechs and digital-only banks are leveraging EWA to attract customers, capture direct deposits, and reshape customer banking habits.
  • Industry Standardization and Future Outlook: Explore why EWA is predicted to become a standard offering within banking apps, much like mobile deposits or peer-to-peer transfers, within the next five years.
  • Strategic Imperative for Traditional Banks: Recognize why proactively adopting EWA now is essential for traditional banks and credit unions seeking to maintain competitiveness, grow deposits, and retain customer relationships in an evolving financial services landscape.