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Provider evidence
DaveDirect cash app
APR-style check130.4%
Verified 2026-08-06High confidenceFee Schedule
EarnInDirect earned wage app
APR-style check0.0%
Verified 2026-08-05High confidenceWhat are the fees for using EarnIn?
Advertised rangeAdvertised up to $500Maximum shown is not a promise of eligibilityAdvertised maximum variesDaily and pay-period limits can both apply
Qualification limitsPersonalized amountDeposit history and account activity affect accessEarned wage verificationHours, deposits, and account history affect available amount
Employer requirementNo employer enrollmentA qualifying linked account is still requiredEmployer connection may helpSome access routes work without employer enrollment
State availabilityBroad U.S. eligibilityOfficial ExtraCash terms list all 50 states, D.C., and several U.S. territories; account approval still appliesNot available in all statesOfficial Cash Out support directs users to current terms; state and product route can affect access
Delivery timingRoute dependentFree ACH is slower; paid delivery may be fasterStandard or LightningFaster arrival carries a disclosed fee
Required feeService feeGreater of $5 or 5% of the advance in the reviewed terms$0 standard feeNo mandatory fee identified for the standard transfer route
MembershipOptional membershipUp to $5 monthly where selected$0No recurring membership required for the reviewed cash-out feature
Express deliveryExternal debit deliveryPercentage fee shown before transfer; reviewed example starts at 1.5%Lightning Speed feeThe amount is shown before a faster transfer
TipsOptionalA tip can increase the amount debited on paydayOptional where offeredA tip raises total repayment but does not guarantee future access
Free-delivery pathACH routeA slower no-express-fee delivery path is describedStandard transferTypically described as one to two business days
Debit methodLinked accountAutomatic debit or Dave Checking balance under the selected routeConnected bank accountAutomatic withdrawal for the amount cashed out plus selected costs
Expected timingAgreed repayment dateUsually tied to the expected deposit dateExpected paydayRepayment is generally scheduled against the next qualifying pay date
Paycheck consequenceNext balance is reducedAdvance, service fee, delivery fee, and tip may arrive togetherLower payday balanceMultiple cash-outs can combine into a larger scheduled debit
Evidence before opinion. Terms change, and AI-assisted summaries may miss context. Collected entries link to the official source reviewed in the sandbox; entries without a complete editorial profile remain comparison records, not endorsements.
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