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DailyPay complaints
Filed under DailyPay, Inc
Consumers have filed 263 complaints about DailyPay since 2019, 127 of them in the last 12 months (+48% on the year before). It answered 94.5% on time and closed 2% with relief for the customer - less often than a typical payment company. The most common problem is unexpected or other fees. It is the 11th most complained-about of 72 payment apps & money transfer services this year.
Poor response record. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 263
- Last 12 months
- 127
- Answered on time
- 94.5%
- Closed with relief
- 2%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #11 of 72
Since January 2019
+48% vs the year before
Industry: 98.1%
Typical payment company: 16%
Newest: Sep 28, 2026
Most complained-about payment apps & money transfer services
DailyPay complaints by month
The busiest month was December 2025 (18 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are up 48% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How DailyPay answered last 12 months
- Closed with monetary relief21.6%
- Closed with explanation12598.4%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
- Answers on time20/4594.5% on time
- Relief for customers2/401.6% closed with relief
- Complaint trend5/15+48% vs last year
What DailyPay complaints are about
Top DailyPay problems last 12 months
Where DailyPay complaints come from
Most complaints: California (24), Florida (23), Illinois (20), Texas (19), Pennsylvania (16).
DailyPay compared with other payment apps & money transfer services
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoneyGramMoney transfers & apps | 84 | 270 | A |
| 2 | Google Compare Credit CardsMoney transfers & apps | 55 | 238 | C |
| 3 | Skrill USAMoney transfers & apps | 38 | 195 | D |
| 4 | DailyPayMoney transfers & apps | 27 | 127 | F |
| 5 | TapTap SendMoney transfers & apps | 68 | 100 | B |
| 6 | WorldRemitMoney transfers & apps | 29 | 86 | F |
| 7 | MercariMoney transfers & apps | 45 | 71 | D |
| 8 | Ria EnviaMoney transfers & apps | 39 | 62 | D |
Compare side by side: DailyPay vs MoneyGram · DailyPay vs Google Compare Credit Cards · DailyPay vs Skrill USA · DailyPay vs TapTap Send
What people say about DailyPay
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Money transfers & apps | Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet | Explained |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Prepaid & gift cards | Unexpected or other fees | Explained |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Payday & personal loans | Issues with repayment | Explained |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Payday & personal loans | Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing | Explained |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Money transfers & apps | Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem | Explained |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Prepaid & gift cards | Unexpected or other fees | Explained |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Prepaid & gift cards | Problem with a purchase or transferCard company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer | Explained |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Prepaid & gift cards | Problem with a purchase or transferCard company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer | Explained |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Payday & personal loans | Issues with repayment | Explained |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Bank accounts | Managing an accountDeposits and withdrawals | Explained |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Bank accounts | Opening an accountConfusing or missing disclosures | Explained |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Money transfers & apps | Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet | Explained |
Questions about DailyPay
How many complaints does DailyPay have?
DailyPay has 263 complaints on record since January 2019, including 127 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 421 of every company by complaints this year.
Does DailyPay respond to complaints?
Yes. DailyPay answered 94.5% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 2% with relief - money back or a fix; 1.6% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 27/100 (grade F).
What do people complain about most with DailyPay?
The most common problems are unexpected or other fees (28), managing an account (39), problem with a purchase or transfer (20).
Is DailyPay legit?
DailyPay is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 263 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is DailyPay legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about DailyPay going up or down?
Up. There were 127 complaints in the last 12 months against 86 in the 12 before (+48%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against DailyPay?
Complain to DailyPay in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most DailyPay complaints come from?
Most come from California (24), Florida (23), Illinois (20). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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