In the Nick of Time: The Rise of Earned Wage Access

Julian Alcazar and Terri Bradford

Payments System Research Briefing, 2020, 5

Abstract: Fintech programs that provide employees access to earned wages ahead of payday have gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although consumers benefit from greater financial flexibility, such programs may involve risks.

Keywords: Wages; Payments; Earned Wage Access (EWA); COVID-19; Fintech (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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