Branch x Ascen 1099
Branch x Ascen
Ascen x Branch
Ascen has partnered with Branch to provide a digital business bank account and debit card that give you faster access to your earnings.
Ascen has partnered with Branch to pay you faster.
A Better Way to Get Paid.
Ascen is excited to create a better payments experience with the help of Branch. We will now offer the Branch App, a free digital business bank account and Mastercard business debit card* from Evolve Bank & Trust. The digital wallet gives you easy ways to save, spend, and send your money. With Branch, you will get paid at no cost as soon as Ascen receives approved payment information.
If you want to learn more about Branch, check out our FAQs below. [Anchor Link to FAQs]
How to get started
Click HERE and select Branch as your payment method in the Ascen portal.
Initiate your Branch business account setup and agree to the terms.
When prompted, download the Branch App and finish opening your account.
Order and activate your personalized Branch business debit card.
While it may take 8-12 business days for your physical Branch business debit card to arrive, you’ll have immediate access to a virtual card via Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Your money—fast.
With the Branch App, you’ll get access to your earnings as soon as Ascen receives approved payment information. After all, it’s your money—you’ve earned it.
Save, spend, or send money directly from your phone
Enable Apple Pay or Google Pay instantly
Order a free, personalized physical Mastercard business debit card
Earn cashback rewards when spending at participating merchants
Pay bills with your Branch Business Card or with your routing and account number
Use free financial wellness tools, including personalized spending insights and a Savings Goal feature
Access 55,000+ Allpoint ATMs for up to 8 free transactions per month**
Transfer funds to another bank account using ACH transfer
(Free, transfer takes 3-5 business days)Instantly transfer funds to another debit card
(Fees apply: 2% of transfer amount ($2.99 min.))
Questions? Check out the FAQs below
What is Branch?
The Branch App offers a digital business bank account and debit card. Branch is backed by an FDIC-insured, free business bank account from Evolve Bank & Trust. Ascen has partnered with Branch to give you access to your earnings as soon as Ascen receives approved payment information.
Spend funds from your Branch account with your virtual card, which can connect to Apple Pay / Google Pay and be used for online purchases, or through the free physical Mastercard business debit card. You can also send funds using your account and routing number or transfer your Ascen payouts from your Branch account to another bank account for free via ACH or to a debit card for a small fee.
How do I sign up for Branch?
Click HERE and select Branch as your payment method in the Ascen portal.
Initiate your Branch business account setup and agree to the terms.
When prompted, download the Branch App and finish opening your account.
Order and activate your personalized Branch business debit card.
How do I order my Branch business debit Mastercard?
You can order your personalized business debit card by tapping Order Card once you completed your registration. The card should arrive at your home address within 8-12 business days. While you wait for the physical card to arrive you can use your card digitally with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
How do I add my business debit card to Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Adding your Branch business debit card to Apple Pay or Google Pay will allow you to make contactless purchases using your phone. To enable this feature, tap the 3 dots on the top right corner of the card displayed to open the Card Controls menu, then tap Add to Apple Wallet or Add to Google Pay. Follow the instructions from there and verify using the phone number on your account.
Can I add other deposits to my Branch account?
Yes! Branch provides an FDIC-insured business bank account from Evolve Bank & Trust, so you can set up direct deposits from other companies using your account and routing number, which are displayed in the app after signing up.
How do I pay a bill using my Branch account?
The best way to pay your bills using your Branch account online is to provide your debit card number to your biller. If your biller does not support getting paid via debit card, then you may provide your Branch account and routing number to them.
How do Rewards work?
Earn cashback rewards on everyday spending with your Branch debit card at participating merchants ranging from local restaurants to online retailers. You’ll automatically collect cashback rewards after every purchase—watch your savings pile up month-long and your rewards will be redeemed to your account at the end of each month. Go to the Rewards tab in the Branch App to find participating merchants and retailers.
What is Savings Goal?
With Savings Goal, Branch users can set aside funds for a specific goal, and track their progress toward achieving it. Start taking control of your financial future: put your hard-earned cash toward an emergency fund, a vacation, or whatever else your heart desires. Move money based on your preferred schedule: automate transfers between your primary balance and your Savings Goal with auto-contributions or manually contribute to your goal whenever it works for you.
Which ATMs can I use for free?
With Branch, you receive access to 8 free ATM transactions per month at 55,000+ ATMs in the Allpoint Network. A $2 fee will apply per ATM transaction after 8 transactions until the next month. Allpoint ATMs are conveniently found in popular retailers — places you already know, love and shop every day. You can find your closest Allpoint ATM through the Move Funds menu in the app, or by clicking here.
How do I transfer funds from my Branch account to an external account?
Click the Move Funds option in the wallet tab to transfer funds from Branch to an external account. You can transfer funds instantly for a small fee by selecting the Debit card option, or you can transfer funds for free using the Another bank option. Free transfers process via ACH and take 3-5 business days.
At this time, the limit on instant debit card transfers is $1,000 per day.
The fee for instant transfers is $2.99 minimum, or 2% of the transfer amount.
The limit for free bank transfers is $5,000 per day, and no monthly limit applies at this time.
What happens if I lose my Branch Business Card?
If you believe your card is lost or stolen, we urge you to first lock the card. Open your Branch App, tap the 3 dots on the upper right corner of the black debit card and tap Lock Card. From there, you can select to order a replacement card. A new personalized card will be shipped to your home address within 8-12 business days.
Have other questions?
Check out our Branch Help Center for further FAQs or contact our support team in-app through the Account Tab of your Branch App.
*Banking services provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. The Branch Mastercard Debit Card is issued by Evolve Bank & Trust pursuant to a license from Mastercard and may be used everywhere Mastercard debit cards are accepted.
**A $2 fee will apply per Allpoint ATM transaction after 8 transactions until the next month.