Perpay

Perpay

Interest-free paycheck-deducted installment payments

Overview

Perpay provides a platform for interest-free installment shopping. Users receive a spending limit based on a few questions and pay for their purchases through automatic deductions taken directly from their paychecks. Unlike many competitors that rely on traditional credit checks or high-interest loans, Perpay uses payroll integration to simplify the repayment process. The company's goal is to make significant retail purchases more accessible and affordable for people who want to avoid debt.

About Perpay

Simplify's Rating
Why Perpay is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.5M

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 careers page advertises Super Day hiring across analyst and engineering roles.
  • Perpay's July 2026 website still markets marketplace, Perpay+ reporting, and credit card growth.
  • Marqeta's March 2026 update signals continued investment in Perpay's card infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Wilson v. Perpay, filed August 2025, exposes costly TCPA class-action discovery and settlement risk.
  • Employer-payroll dependence breaks when customers change jobs, freeze deposits, or reduce direct deposit.
  • Celtic Bank and Marqeta concentration makes card economics fragile; issuer or network changes can cripple growth.

What makes Perpay unique

  • Perpay links repayments to payroll direct deposit, reducing delinquency versus card-only BNPL.
  • Marqeta powers the Perpay Credit Card, issued by Celtic Bank, scaling unsecured credit.
  • September 2025 B Corp certification differentiates Perpay among credit-building fintechs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Competitive salary + company equity

401k with company match

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Pre-tax Public Transportation benefit

Relocation assistance

Student loan company match

Gym subsidy with City Fitness

Cell phone plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Optional work from home (WFH) up to 4 weeks per year

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

4%
PaySpace
May 8th, 2025
Perpay Selects Marqeta to Power Consumer Credit Card

Perpay selects Marqeta to power consumer credit card.

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