- CEO
- Marco Margiotta
- Full Time Employees
- 86
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- Address
- 550 Burrard Street Vancouver BC Canada V6C 2B5
- IPO Date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Business
- Payfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) provides instant payout, digital banking, and loyalty-reward solutions to gig economy workers and modern workforces. The company offers Payfare, a comprehensive platform enabling access to earnings along with banking services including ATM withdrawals, money transfers, payment cards, and mobile wallets; Paid Portal by Payfare, a payout solution tailored for gig workforces; and Paid App by Payfare, a full-service digital banking application with cash-back rewards on gas, EV charging, and everyday purchases. Payfare serves partners such as Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, and Walmart, targeting independent contractors, rideshare drivers, delivery couriers, and 1099 workers with features like automatic payouts after trips, backup balance options, and financial inclusion tools.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Payfare operates across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The company functions within the financial technology sector, focusing on embedded finance, earned wage access, and program management for new economy platforms.
In December 2024, Payfare entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fiserv Inc. for approximately C$201.5 million at C$4.00 per share, following the termination of its DoorDash partnership earlier that year. Fiserv completed the acquisition on March 3, 2025, integrating Payfare's card program management, white-label consumer app, and microservices into its embedded banking, payments, and lending solutions, with Payfare's co-founders and employees joining the Fiserv team. Payfare now operates as a subsidiary enhancing Fiserv's offerings for gig workers and large enterprises.