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IRS Says Much Of Next Stimulus Payout Will Be Faster Direct Deposits

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The heightened speed at which the payments will come is based around the procedures, online tools and bank account information that were not present during the hasty rollout of the first payments, new at the time due to the pandemic’s rapid onset. About 80 million of the 160 million payouts were direct deposited in the first round.

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SC Ventures Launches Labamu to Aid APAC SMEs with Billing, Financial Tools

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SMEs account for 90% of businesses and 80% of employment across six Southeast Asian countries, representing a market worth US$2.5 Merchants using Labamu can get invoice and bill payments directly deposited to their bank accounts, said Emmanuel Van De Geer, CEO of Labamu. The platform is initially rolling out in Indonesia.

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Varo Bank Introduces Zero Fee Cash Deposits at Participating CVS Locations

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For customers who deposit cash regularly, this means saving $120 or more per year. Traditional banks often charge fees unless customers maintain specified minimum balances in their accounts or meet monthly direct deposit requirements.

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New Wire Fraud Scam Reroutes Direct Deposit Paychecks

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A new type of phishing scam targets the HR departments of companies and asks for reroutes on direct deposit accounts, CNBC reported. Once the changes are made, a paycheck will go directly into a criminal’s account. KVC Health Systems, a child welfare nonprofit based out of Kansas City, has been hit with the scam.

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Cash App takes on Apple with a 4.5% APY for Savings Accounts (with direct deposit)

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Apple’s recent move to boost the interest rate for its Apple Card Savings Account to 4.5% While Apple’s Savings account […] © 2024 TechCrunch. is now prompting a competitor to do the same. Cash App today announced it will now offer “up to” a 4.5% All rights reserved.

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Why Gig Workers Prefer PayPal Over Direct Deposit

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PYMNTS research found that 51 percent of full-time gig workers prefer to be paid via PayPal , which outranked all other forms of payment, including direct deposit. At least 250 million people worldwide have PayPal accounts, meaning that many are familiar with how it operates. Direct Deposit’s Rebuttal.

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Walmart To Customers: Get Stimulus Check Deposited In MoneyCard Account

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Walmart is hoping customers will sign up for its Walmart MoneyCard to create a direct deposit account to access the government stimulus payments being sent out this week, touting waived fees and quick access, according to an emailed press release. The retail giant said the process would be safe, easy and affordable.

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