Pathward® N.A. to Fund Belfry On-Demand Pay Advances with $4.99 Fee
Pathward® N.A. will originate advances for Clair’s new On-Demand Pay benefit in Belfry’s security platform, letting 1 million U.S. security officers access earned wages instantly (seconds to 30 minutes) at a $4.99 instant-transfer fee. The feature costs employers nothing and requires no changes to payroll or administration.
1. Belfry Integrates On-Demand Pay
Belfry’s operating platform now includes an earned-wage access feature powered by Clair, enabling security companies to offer on-demand pay to officers at no extra subscription cost. The benefit is embedded in the Belfry app, requiring zero changes to payroll or administrative workflows.
2. Pathward® N.A. Sources Advances
Pathward’s banking subsidiary originates every advance for the On-Demand Pay service, covering transfers typically completed in seconds to 30 minutes and charging a $4.99 instant-transfer fee. Employers are never responsible for funding advances or managing repayments.
3. Potential Impact on Security Workforce
With over one million U.S. security officers operating hourly, financial stress contributes to high turnover and staffing challenges in the sector. Immediate wage access aims to improve officer financial wellness and help security operators become more competitive in hiring.