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| Provider evidence | DaveDirect cash app APR-style check130.4% | EarnInDirect earned wage app APR-style check0.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised range | Advertised up to $500Maximum shown is not a promise of eligibility | Advertised maximum variesDaily and pay-period limits can both apply |
| Qualification limits | Personalized amountDeposit history and account activity affect access | Earned wage verificationHours, deposits, and account history affect available amount |
| Employer requirement | No employer enrollmentA qualifying linked account is still required | Employer connection may helpSome access routes work without employer enrollment |
| State availability | Broad U.S. eligibilityOfficial ExtraCash terms list all 50 states, D.C., and several U.S. territories; account approval still applies | Not available in all statesOfficial Cash Out support directs users to current terms; state and product route can affect access |
| Delivery timing | Route dependentFree ACH is slower; paid delivery may be faster | Standard or LightningFaster arrival carries a disclosed fee |
| Required fee | Service feeGreater of $5 or 5% of the advance in the reviewed terms | $0 standard feeNo mandatory fee identified for the standard transfer route |
| Membership | Optional membershipUp to $5 monthly where selected | $0No recurring membership required for the reviewed cash-out feature |
| Express delivery | External debit deliveryPercentage fee shown before transfer; reviewed example starts at 1.5% | Lightning Speed feeThe amount is shown before a faster transfer |
| Tips | OptionalA tip can increase the amount debited on payday | Optional where offeredA tip raises total repayment but does not guarantee future access |
| Free-delivery path | ACH routeA slower no-express-fee delivery path is described | Standard transferTypically described as one to two business days |
| Debit method | Linked accountAutomatic debit or Dave Checking balance under the selected route | Connected bank accountAutomatic withdrawal for the amount cashed out plus selected costs |
| Expected timing | Agreed repayment dateUsually tied to the expected deposit date | Expected paydayRepayment is generally scheduled against the next qualifying pay date |
| Paycheck consequence | Next balance is reducedAdvance, service fee, delivery fee, and tip may arrive together | Lower 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.
Workplace access
Employer-linked EWA
These programs depend on your employer, so they are listed for recognition rather than selectable comparison.
DailyPayAn employer-connected earned wage access service that lets enrolled workers transfer available earned pay.ONE@WorkAn employer-connected app, formerly Even, that may offer Instapay earned wage access through participating workplaces.PayactivAn employer-sponsored financial wellness service offering access to earned wages and other payment tools.
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