Summary

The content describes the DasherDirect card, its benefits, and the process of obtaining it for DoorDash workers.

Abstract

The article outlines the DasherDirect card, a payment solution for DoorDash delivery personnel. It emphasizes the card's benefits, such as daily earnings accessibility, 2 percent cash back on gas purchases, and low fees. The author shares their personal experience of using the card for grocery purchases, avoiding ATM fees by making a transaction at CVS pharmacy. The article also details the eligibility criteria and application process for the DasherDirect card, including the requirement of a government-issued ID, Social Security number, and a U.S. residential address. The card offers additional perks like free use at AllPoint ATMs and the ability to deposit cash at Visa ReadyLink Network locations. The author concludes by recommending the DasherDirect card to fellow Dashers.

Opinions

The author is satisfied with the DasherDirect card, highlighting its convenience for daily earnings access.
They appreciate the 2 percent cash back on gas, considering it a significant advantage for Dashers.
The author values the low fees associated with the card, particularly the absence of per-transaction or monthly service fees.
They prefer using the card for purchases to avoid ATM withdrawal fees, as demonstrated by their transaction at CVS.
The author suggests that the DasherDirect card is a worthwhile financial tool for those working with DoorDash.

I Just Used the DasherDirect Card to Buy Groceries

Benefits of using the DasherDirect card

I saw the new way to get your earnings on DoorDash. So, I wanted to try it out. I applied to get my card and it came within 10 business days. So, I went out yesterday and did two deliveries just to check it out. Then I did the rest of the day on Uber just in case I didn’t like it.

So, I made a quick $13 on two deliveries. I tried to check out and get my earnings and saw that the app said to get my earnings “the payout is initiated at 12 AM every day. It will appear in your DasherDirect Prepaid Account within 2–3 hours.” So, I waited the next morning and my money was on the card. So, I went to my bank’s ATM and it said it would charge $3 to get the money out. I didn’t want to pay that because I was trying to avoid digging into my money. So, I went to CVS pharmacy after dropping my daughter off at work and bought some toothpaste, cat food and a Red Bull. It came out to $11.99 and so I used the DasherDirect card, entered my PIN number and voila! I purchased my groceries. So, let’s dive in closer to how this DasherDirect card works:

DasherDirect is best for those Dashers who need daily accessibility to their earnings rather than waiting for the funds to transfer to their bank accounts. Dashers also will earn 2 percent cash back on all gasoline purchases.

There are not too many negative things to mention about DasherDirect. This card has low fees and potentially will be an excellent fit for most Dashers who have to have faster access to their money.

How to get the DasherDirect card

Dashers may sign up for a DasherDirect card in their app using the following steps:

1. Visit the provider’s website and follow steps to apply.

2. Launch DoorDash mobile app.

3. Go to Earnings tab.

4. Push Bank icon and choose DasherDirect underneath Other payment options.

5. Push Learn more.

6. Finish the application and push Submit.

You will get an email confirmation once the application gets approved.

Eligibility

DoorDash workers may open a DasherDirect card account once they meet the following requirements:

· Government-issued photograph ID

· Valid Social Security number

· United States residential address

· At least 18 years of age

· Active employee in DoorDash

Required details

Have the following details available while applying for your DasherDirect prepaid card:

· Government-issued photograph ID number

· Social Security number

· Home address

· Full name

DasherDirect Card Positives

As a DoorDash employee, it’s possible to use the card for free at more than 55,000 AllPoint ATMs, and enjoy the following benefits:

· Accepts cash deposits. You can deposit funds at all Visa ReadyLink Network locations. DoorDash does not charge you a fee; however, the Visa location might charge about $4.95 per reload.

· Low fees. The card does not have a per-transaction or monthly service fee — two common fees with prepaids.

· Earn cash back. Dashers earn 2 percent cash back every time they get fuel at the station — regardless of which station is used.

· Daily accessibility to earnings. Rather than having to wait for transfers to clear the bank, DoorDash earnings get added to the DasherDirect card free of charge every day.

Funding options

There are a couple of ways to add funds to the card:

· Cash deposit via Visa ReadyLink Network

· Direct deposits from third-party companies or DoorDash

So far, I love my DasherDirect card. It’s well worth signing up for, so go get yours if you’re a Dasher!

To read my journey into the gig economy start here.