Earned Wage Access

Pay them out now. Win them forever.

Sometimes, it can't afford to wait. Instant Pay lets your staff cash out their earnings at a moment's notice, giving them financial flexibility, and another compelling reason to stick with you.

Earned wage access used to require third-party integrations and manual reconciliation. Now it just runs.

Instant Pay: earned wage access with real-time balance and cash out

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Why Instant Pay

Boost confidence on both sides of your business

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For employers & agencies

Drive change starting with your workforce strategy

Strengthen retention

Keep your staff loyal to your business. Workers who access earned wages are 1.9x more likely to stay.

Attract top talent

Stand out from the competition by offering a highly sought-after financial wellness benefit.

Get flexible pricing

Choose pay-as-you-go or employer-sponsored plans. Zero cost to your business with no cash flow impact.

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For employees & workers

Put financial freedom at your staff's fingertips

Get your cash when you want

No waiting for payday. Access your earned wages anytime, directly from the app.

Avoid overdrafts & late fees

Reduce reliance on costly credit cards or payday loans. Your money is already earned, just access it.

Get full earnings visibility

Real-time access to accrued wages so you always know exactly where you stand financially.

73%

of employees say EWA helps them avoid high-interest debt

1.9×

more likely to stay with an employer offering Instant Pay

49%

reduction in absenteeism after implementing on-demand pay

Instant Pay Overview

Peace of mind for them. Productivity for you.

Give your team peace of mind so they can focus on their jobs, not their next paycheck.

Earnings Access

Give your staff access to their earned wages

Staff can view their real-time available balance and cash out instantly or via free ACH transfer. No waiting for payday, no predatory loans, just their money, when they need it.

Earnings are calculated automatically as shifts are completed and verified.

Instant Pay balance showing $450.27 available with Cash Out button
Instant Pay control rules: reward top performers with free instant cash out
Admin Controls

Control who can use Instant Pay, and how

Set withdrawal limits, eligibility rules, and reward top performers with free instant cash outs. You stay in control while your team gets the flexibility they need.

Payroll dashboard showing Total Payroll $247,582.45 and Instant Pay Amount $42,156.00
Payroll Integration

Ensure payroll accuracy throughout your pay period

All advances are automatically deducted at payroll. Your total payroll, instant pay amounts, and net calculations are always accurate, no manual adjustments needed.

How It Works

Pay staff what they're owed, sooner and faster

Four simple steps. Fully automated. Zero impact to your payroll process.

1

Staff completes a shift and clocks out

Teambridge knows how much your staff has worked, and how much they've earned. Balances update in real-time as shifts are completed.

Staff completes a shift and clocks out
2

Staff initiates an instant cash out

Staff can transfer funds to their bank account for free via ACH or instantly for a small flat-fee. No paperwork, no approvals needed.

Staff initiates an instant cash out
3

Funds are transferred to the staff's bank

Funds arrive instantly or within 1–2 business days depending on the transfer method chosen. Staff get a confirmation notification immediately.

Funds are transferred to the staff's bank
4

Employer pays Teambridge back

Once the funds are successfully withheld, your business automatically reimburses Teambridge. The whole process takes place in Teambridge, meaning no manual data entry errors or wrong payments.

Employer pays Teambridge back

Frequently asked questions

No. Teambridge Instant Pay is a zero-cost benefit for employers. There are no setup fees, no changes to your payroll process, and no impact on your company's cash flow. The service is funded by Teambridge.

It doesn't. Your payroll process remains exactly the same. Teambridge automatically reconciles any earned wage advances at the end of the pay period. You run payroll as usual, and our system handles all the deductions seamlessly.

Employees pay a small, transparent fee comparable to an ATM fee for instant transfers. Standard bank transfers that take 1–2 business days are free. There are no hidden costs or interest charges.

Yes. The system enforces smart limits based on a percentage of earned wages to ensure employees always have a healthy paycheck on payday. You can also configure custom rules that fit your company's policy.

No. Instant Pay is not a loan or credit product. Workers are only accessing wages they have already earned and that have been confirmed by the employer. There is no interest, no credit check, and no debt.

Instant transfers arrive within minutes. Free ACH transfers take 1–2 business days. Workers choose their preferred method each time they cash out.

Because earned wage access runs automatically inside Teambridge, your team gets financial flexibility without any impact to your payroll process, cash flow, or admin workload.

Ready to offer earned wage access?

Attract and retain top talent by giving them the pay flexibility they need. It's a zero-cost, high-impact benefit that sets you apart.

Instant Pay is not a loan or credit product. Access is limited to wages already earned and confirmed by your employer. NMLS ID 2705240.