We are honored to share that Payactiv has received a top award in the Best FinTech for Payroll, Expenses, and Employee Benefits category at the 2025 FinTech Awards, presented by The Cloud Awards. This recognition from The Cloud Awards confirms that Earned Wage Access (EWA)1 is now a core part of how people receive their pay, moving beyond a niche benefit.
About the Cloud Awards
Since 2011, The Cloud Awards have recognized excellence in cloud computing, launching the FinTech track in 2024 to highlight financial innovators. This global award program is judged by an international panel of industry experts based on real-world case studies and measurable impact.
Recognition from the Judges
The Cloud Awards judging panel recognized Payactiv as “a transformative force in payroll, expenses, and employee benefits,” noting that we “revolutionize payroll by delivering earned wage access and integrated financial wellness tools.”
The judges specifically commended our “holistic approach,” stating that it “doesn’t just modernize pay cycles, it addresses real-world employee stress and delivers measurable improvements in financial health and workplace retention.” This validation is a strong affirmation of our core mission: to positively change people’s relationships with their paychecks, their employers, and their financial futures.
Our Role in Earned Wage Access (EWA)
Payactiv pioneered EWA in 2012 with the vision of allowing workers to access their earned wages without relying on predatory lenders. This win confirms the value of the holistic approach we pioneered. While same-day access to earned wages is foundational, our platform also integrates tools for comprehensive financial wellness, including:
- Financial counseling and savings resources
- Bill payment and discounts on everyday essentials
- A debit card designed for hourly workers
As a Certified B Corporation, our mission remains fundamental to our operations. This award is another recognition, alongside honors such as the Stevie Awards and Anthem Awards, demonstrating that serving workers and building a sustainable business reinforce each other.
Why This Award Matters
This recognition is meaningful because it confirms the value we bring to everyone we serve:
- For employer partners: It validates your choice of a partner recognized globally for platform quality and integrity.
- For HR and payroll leaders: It provides data to support financial wellness initiatives in future budget discussions.
- For workers: It assures them that their needs, from covering unexpected expenses to reducing financial stress, are influencing the direction of the industry.
The Cloud Awards judges confirmed that the Payactiv approach is effective at delivering measurable outcomes in retention, engagement, and worker well-being.
Thank You
This achievement reflects the incredible people and partnerships that make our work possible. We extend our sincere gratitude to The Cloud Awards judges, our dedicated employer partners, and the entire Payactiv team for their commitment to financial wellness and freedom.
1Earned Wage Access requires employer participation. Employees can only access a portion of the wages they have earned to date.
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