Get paid a day earlier for FREE

When you get your wages or benefits paid into Pockit via BACS transfer, we can advance you the money a day before it’s due!

No fees, no hassle, just more time with your money.

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Getting paid early with your Pockit account is FREE1. Sign up in less that 3 minutes on the app.

1 With Pockit Everyday, Extra and Fast Track to Credit plans.

Hassle-free

There’s no need to commit or sign anything. Just share your account details with your employer or benefits provider.

Early paycheck

With your Pockit account you can get your hard earned wages or benefits a day early whenever you want. We’ll also send a notification when you’ve been paid. 

How to get paid early

1

Apply online in minutes

Signup now to get your instant prepaid card & account.

2

Share your instant UK account number

Share your new account number and sort code with whoever is making the transfer into your Pockit account.

3

Start getting paid earlier

When you get your salary paid into Pockit via BACS transfer, we can advance you the money a day before it’s due!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does getting paid early work?

When you get your salary or benefits paid into Pockit via BACS transfer, we can advance you the money a day earlier!

No fees, no hassle, just more time with your money.

How it works:
• When you receive your salary or benefits in your Pockit account, for example on the 30th of April
• You will see the payment as pending the day before, in this case on the 29th around 3pm
• You’ll receive your money between 6:30 and 7:30pm on the a day earlier than usual, in this case the 29th

Do I have to sign or commit to anything?

You need a Pockit account with plans starting at £0/month.

Does it cost me extra?

It's free for Pockit Everyday, Extra and Fast Track to Credit plans. If you are on the Pay As You Go plan (£0/month), a payments in fee of £1.49 applies. See plans here

Is there a limit to how much I can get paid?

You can add up to £10,000 after you send us your payslip or benefits letter. See full of documents here

What time will the money arrive in my Pockit account?

You will see the payment as 'pending' the day before your salary is due.

You should receive the payment between 6:30 and 7:30pm on the a day earlier than usual.

What if I am not paid by BACs transfer?

If you are paid by a regular bank transfer you should get your funds straight away (subject to successful checks).

What benefits can be paid early?

Most benefits are usually paid by direct credit transfer straight into an account. This includes:

• benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) including Universal Credit
• housing benefits
• tax credits
• child benefit
• guardian’s allowance

Please note that a Council Tax Reduction is usually paid by a reduction in your Council Tax bill. Housing Benefit may be paid by a reduction in your rent if you are a local authority tenant, and it is sometimes paid direct to your landlord in other circumstances. Otherwise your local council will usually pay your Housing Benefit by cheque or into an account. If you ask them, some councils will agree to pay you by cheque instead.

What’s the benefit of getting paid early?

No fees, no hassle, just more time with your money.

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