Ualett and Astra Partner to Enhance Real-Time Remittance Options for Gig Workers
Slice of Finance Team
10/29/2024
Key Highlights:
- Expanded remittance options: FedNow, Visa Direct, Mastercard Move
- Immediate fund access: 24/7/365 flexibility for gig workers
- Comprehensive Ualett integration: seamless, no extra sign-ups needed
- Enhanced choice: push-to-card and traditional ACH, RTP options
- Supports the growing gig economy workforce
Source: PR Newswire
Quotes
“ "Our users want flexibility in how they access their funds, and this partnership delivers exactly that. By adding push-to-card transfers and the FedNow Service, we're giving independent workers more choices for quick access to their money today." ”
Ricky Michel Presbot, CEO at Ualett
Our Take:
The Ualett-Astra partnership is a timely and strategic move that directly addresses the increasing demand among gig workers for rapid and reliable access to funds. By expanding into real-time payments through integrations like FedNow and push-to-card services with Visa Direct and Mastercard Move, Ualett enhances its value proposition for the gig economy. This comprehensive payment suite not only provides a competitive edge but also reflects a strong alignment with trends showing that instant transfers are now preferred by a majority of users. As gig work increasingly dominates the U.S. workforce landscape, such flexible and immediate financial solutions are likely to become industry standards, positioning Ualett as a key player in gig-focused financial tech.
