Administrative Flexibility
Rewards without limits
A-Pay cards allow instant access to recognition points, removing vendor restrictions and giving employees more choice in how they spend their rewards.
“Awardco has given us incredible power and flexibility with our recognition programs because of the millions of options to choose from, and the ability for employees to choose their own rewards has been a game changer.”
Flexible Employee Rewards
How A-Pay cards work
STEP 1
Get your card
Employees receive their digital A-Pay card instantly, or they can order a physical card ready to use any time.

STEP 2
Immediate point access
Rewards points are automatically loaded and immediately available for use.

Step 3
Start spending
Employees can use their A-Pay card online, in person, and wherever they like to shop.

Benefits of A-Pay
A-Pay card features
Options for everyone
More rewards than ever
Custom Recurring Programs
Build-your-own benefits
A-Pay cards can be used to fund benefits programs like gym memberships, subscriptions, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.
*A-Pay card Visa Commercial Credit cards are issued by Celtic Bank.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is A‑Pay the same as receiving rewards through payroll or direct deposit? 
A‑Pay and payroll direct deposit are separate reward-delivery options.
A‑Pay uses a card-based redemption experience where supported. A payroll or direct-deposit option sends an eligible reward through the organization’s payroll or payment process and may require payroll integration, earning codes, employee records, timing rules, and additional implementation work.
The right option depends on the organization’s reward strategy, employee preference, payroll process, funding model, tax treatment, and country requirements. Public content should not imply that enabling A‑Pay automatically sends rewards through payroll or direct deposit.
Do employees have to redeem points for a new gift card each time? 
A‑Pay can provide an alternative to repeatedly selecting individual gift cards, products, or other marketplace rewards. Where enabled, employees can use the available card balance for eligible purchases according to the program and card terms.
The employee may still need to activate the card, maintain an eligible Awardco account, or follow a redemption or funding step. A‑Pay does not necessarily eliminate all provider, merchant, wallet, or program rules.
Organizations should explain whether points are transferred to the card, made available through a linked balance, automatically funded, or otherwise processed under the current offering.
Can employees add A‑Pay to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet? 
Where supported by the card offering and employee device, A‑Pay may be added to a mobile wallet for contactless or in-person purchases. A digital-wallet experience can make it easier for employees to access their reward without carrying a separate physical card.
Wallet availability depends on the card type, country, device, operating system, wallet provider, employee setup, and applicable terms. Employees may need to complete activation or follow the card provider’s instructions before using the card through a wallet.
Public content should identify wallet support as configuration- and market-dependent unless the current A‑Pay offering explicitly confirms the relevant wallet, country, and device support.
Where can employees use A‑Pay? 
Where supported, employees can use A‑Pay at eligible merchants that accept the applicable card network. This can give employees broader choice than a single-brand gift card or a limited reward catalog.
Acceptance may depend on the employee’s country, card type, merchant category, transaction rules, available balance, currency, and other provider requirements. Not every merchant, transaction, location, ATM, digital wallet, or country should be assumed to be supported.
Organizations should confirm the current geographic coverage, merchant restrictions, card-network terms, currency conversion, and any prohibited transaction rules before publishing a universal acceptance claim.
What is A‑Pay? 
A‑Pay is a cash-like card option connected to an employee’s Awardco account and eligible points balance. Where available, the card can give employees a flexible way to spend their rewards without selecting a new gift card or product for every redemption.
Depending on the offering, A‑Pay may be available as a physical or digital card and may support use through a mobile wallet. The exact card format, funding method, currency display, availability, and program rules should be confirmed for the organization’s employees.
A‑Pay should not be described as a universal cash bonus, bank account, payroll card, or direct-deposit product. It is a reward redemption option whose operation depends on the applicable card and program terms.
Make rewards more flexible
Transform recognition into instant, flexible rewards with A-Pay cards—because employees should have the power to spend their rewards how they want.














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