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DoorDash launches instant deposits for DoorDash Crimson with Astra. Co-founder, CEO San Francisco, CA - July 2026 Astra's Payments Cloud now powers instant deposits for DoorDash Crimson, DoorDash's banking product designed for Dashers. DoorDash Crimson provides financial services and on-demand access to earnings for the Dasher community. With instant deposits running on Astra's Payments Cloud, Dashers can now add funds from external accounts in real time using Visa Direct and Mastercard Send, expanding how and when they can use their DoorDash Crimson Visa(R) Debit Card for everyday spending. DoorDash Crimson integrated Astra's payments infrastructure to enable real-time access to funds while reducing the operational complexity that often comes with supporting faster payments. The integration includes payment execution, workflow automation, optimized card authorization, embedded risk controls, and automated treasury functionality, helping ensure secure and reliable instant settlement at scale. "We chose Astra because their platform architecture combines instant payments with automated treasury capabilities in a single system," said Nancy Yang, Director, Strategy & Operations at DoorDash. "The ease of integration and consistent performance gave us confidence we could support DoorDash Crimson at scale." Astra's Payments Cloud provides a unified infrastructure layer connecting major payment rails including Visa Direct, Mastercard Send, RTP, FedNow, and ACH, through a single API. Companies building financial products don't need to stitch together multiple vendors or manage settlement complexity in-house. They connect to Astra and move money. "DoorDash operates at a scale where reliability and speed are critical," said Gil Akos, CEO of Astra. "Velocity matters. Reliability matters. And when you're processing transfers for millions of people who depend on their Dasher income, there's no room for lag. We built the Payments Cloud to provide infrastructure that makes real-time money movement dependable and straightforward for teams building modern financial products." The launch reflects a broader shift toward real-time payments infrastructure that behaves more like a cohesive product rather than a collection of separate applications and tools. Platforms increasingly want integrated workflows that reduce operational burden while giving users faster access to their money - and that is exactly what Astra delivers. About Astra Astra is the Payments Cloud, a vertically integrated platform that powers real-time money movement for modern businesses through a single, unified API. By handling the hardest parts of payments out of the box, from multi-rail access and treasury automation to security and compliance, Astra helps companies launch faster, scale confidently, and turn payments into a competitive advantage. Disclosure DoorDash is a technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Starion Bank, Member FDIC. The DoorDash Crimson Deposit Account is established by Starion Bank, Member FDIC. The DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card is issued by Starion Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Certain fees, terms, and conditions are associated with the approval, maintenance, and use of the Deposit Account and Card. If you have any questions regarding your Deposit Account or Card, you should consult your Deposit Account Agreement and Fee Schedule found in the Crimson Hub of the Dasher mobile app, on the DoorDash Crimson website at doordashcrimson.com, or contact Astra Inc. toll-free at 1-855-973-1040. Starion Bank does not endorse or sponsor and is not affiliated with third-party products or services offered or advertised by DoorDash.

Treasury Prime, an embedded banking software company, announced a strategic collaboration with Astra, a technology company that offers advanced instant payment solutions.With Astra’s technology, Treasury Prime customers now “have access to instant account funding and instant disbursements via push-to-card capabilities.”This feature marks a significant step forward in “streamlining payment processes for banks and enterprises.”By enabling push-to-card transactions, Treasury Prime’s customers “can now provide their end-users with faster and more efficient funding options compared to traditional methods like ACH transfers.”Through the partnership, Astra enables Treasury Prime’s customers “to elevate their customer experiences by facilitating swift account funding for end-users.”Mark Vermeersch, Chief Platform Officer at Treasury Prime, said:“The speed, efficiency, and accessibility of Astra’s transfer technology, coupled with our embedded finance marketplace, stand to transform the way businesses and end users conduct transactions, paving the way for a more dynamic and connected financial landscape.”Gil Akos, co-founder and CEO at Astra, said:“Instant payments technology represents the future of financial transactions, offering instant access to funds with heightened efficiency, security, and convenience. Through this collaboration with Treasury Prime, we look forward to empowering businesses to embrace the power of instant transactions, driving growth, enhancing customer experiences, and fostering financial inclusion.”This partnership comes on the heels of Treasury Prime’s recent partnership announcements with Sardine and Checkout.com, “further building out the firm’s industry leading partner marketplace.”Earlier this year, Treasury Prime introduced OneKey Banking, a multi-bank solution, and closed a successful $40 million Series C funding round.As covered last month, Treasury Prime, a embedded banking software company, today announced its strategic partnership with Liberty Bank, N.A., a full-service commercial bank supporting markets across California, to offer innovative embedded banking solutions to customers in the fintech space.Through the collaboration, Liberty Bank, N.A. will work “with businesses on the Treasury Prime platform to create new channels for end users to interact and consume its comprehensive suite of financial services, including Deposit Accounts, ACH, and Wires.”