Pathward and Clair Extend Partnership to Expand Access to Earned Wage Advances
Business Wire•08/10/2026•08:07 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Pathward extends Clair partnership to continue originating earned wage advances
- ➤Clair platform reaches $2 billion wage advance volume run rate
- ➤Clair reports 500,000 monthly active users and 300,000-plus active businesses
- ➤Pathward provides lending infrastructure for Clair’s embedded payroll platform
Expert Statements
Will Sowell, Chief Customer Officer of Pathward
“Clair has built an embedded solution that gives workers greater choice in when they access their earnings. Extending our partnership reflects our shared commitment to responsible innovation and expands the reach of a solution designed to improve financial access. We look forward to continuing to provide the banking and lending infrastructure that supports Clair’s growth.”
Nico Simko, CEO and Founder of Clair
“Our partnership with Pathward has been central to building an experience that can scale responsibly across payroll and workforce platforms. This extension allows us to continue expanding access to earned wages through the technology workers already use.”
Pathward and Clair Extend Partnership to Expand Access to Earned Wage Advances
Renewed agreement enables Pathward to continue originating advances offered through Clair’s embedded financial technology platform.
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