Same-day, cashless tips and mileage payouts

Reduce cash handling with same-day digital payouts

Easier to manage, easier to track, and simpler to reconcile.

Run payroll as usual

Keep your existing payroll processes and schedules intact.

Enable convenient and flexible payment options

Managers spend less on payouts with automated distribution.

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Capabilities

Payroll-connected systems

Continue using your existing payroll process without changing how payroll operates.

POS-Connected workflows

Capture approved tips and mileage through your existing point-of-sale system.

Flexible payment options

Deliver approved payments with same-day deposit functionality to Payactiv Cards, bank accounts, eligible debit cards or other supported payment methods.

Configure tip pooling

Support distribution by role, shift, percentage or other approved rules.

Centralized visibility

Review enrollment, payment status and transactions in one place.

Reduce operational complexity

Eliminate manual cash handling, calculations, and inconsistencies through automation.

How it works

Tips and mileage payments in five steps

1

Simply record approved tips and mileage through your existing POS system.

2

Use Payactiv's two-day cash float to support end-of-shift deposits.

3

Deliver tips and mileage digitally the same day.

4

Settle funds after transactions are finalized.

5

Reimburse Payactiv with no payroll changes required.

"Payactiv helps my employees better manage their lives in a tough industry, which gives me a competitive advantage."

- Henry Loving, Owner and CEO

"Early access to pay may be the deciding factor of where an applicant decides to work."

- Director of Operations, Payroll Manager

"Payactiv's customer support has been fantastic — engaged, approachable, and quick to respond."

- Maritza Denman, Payroll Manager

Frequently asked questions

What are tips and mileage payments for employers?

Tips and mileage payments are approved payments employers provide outside regular wages. Payactiv helps employers manage and distribute these payments through payroll- and POS-connected workflows, replacing manual cash handling with same-day digital payouts that are easier to track and reconcile.

How does Payactiv help employers distribute tips?

Payactiv distributes tips digitally, reducing admin work and cash handling and giving staff faster, same-day access to earned tips. Employers can configure tip pooling by role, shift, percentage, or other approved rules.

Does Payactiv work with POS systems for tips?

Yes. Payactiv connects with supported point-of-sale systems so employers can capture and distribute approved tip and mileage payments using existing operational workflows.

Are mileage reimbursements taxable?

Generally no when handled correctly. Under an IRS “accountable plan,” mileage reimbursements at or below the IRS standard mileage rate are not taxable income and are not reported as wages. Reimbursements above the standard rate, or payments made without proper documentation (a non-accountable plan), are taxable and treated as wages. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional.

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Simplify tips and mileage payouts

See how Payactiv helps employers manage approved tips and mileage payments through connected workflows that fit the way you already work across locations.

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