Banking Built for Immigrants and Minorities.
Banking Built forImmigrants,
Minorities,
Underserved Communities,
Everyone.
Your American dream deserves a reliable financial partner. Open a US checking account and enjoy a better way to store, spend and transfer money.
Waya is a financial technology company, not a bank. Waya’s Banking services are provided by our banking partner, as set forth in the account agreement.
An account built for everyone, no matter where they come from.
Open your Waya account in minutes and enjoy all these services in one app.
Checking Account
Virtual & Physical Debit Cards
Bank Transfers with Waya
Waya to Waya Transfers
Excellent Support
Enjoy great benefits when you open a Waya Account
When you open your Waya account, you get great benefits. Access convenient and robust financial services and say bye to all the hassles of traditional banking
International Money Transfers
Send money across the world from your Waya account to Bank accounts and mobile wallets across over 100+ countries.
Coming soon
Send and Receive Money
Pay and get paid on the go from any bank via ACH or wire transfer. Send money to friends and family within the USA no matter what bank they use.
Pay With Your Waya Debit Card
Go cashless with Waya. Spend at your favorite shops and restaurants, and make online payments with your Waya Debit Card.
Make Waya to Waya Transfers
With Waya, sending and receiving money between Waya users is very convenient.
No Minimums: Deposit or Balance
We’re committed to accessible banking. Enjoy accounts with no minimum deposit or ongoing balance requirements.
Get started
Applying for an account is free and takes less than 2 minutes. It won’t affect your credit score!
Getting started
Get set up and start spending with your card in minutes.
Download the Waya App
Download the Waya App from the Play Store or App Store.
Register in minutes
Sign up online or in our app with an email address and a phone number.
Verify your identity
You will need a valid U.S.A mobile number, email address, social security number & a government issued ID to create an account.
Top up your account
You can add money using your bank account or card. Share your account details to get paid via Waya or ACH or spend worldwide with your debit card.
FAQ
Let’s answer some of your Frequently Asked Questions
Best online customer experience and support
Download the Waya App from the App Store or Play Store. On the app, click the sign up button and follow the on screen instructions to create your Waya account. You will need a valid U.S phone number, a valid email address and social security number to create an account.
Waya customers can add funds to their Waya checking account via an ACH transfer from their linked external bank accounts.
If you do not have an account linked, you can do this by clicking on “Add Funds” and choosing to “Link New Bank Account”, or in the Settings tab, under “Linked Accounts”. Once you have linked a bank account and added funds, the funds should appear in your Waya Checking account up to a maximum of 3 business days.
U.S. Legal Residence, U.S. Citizens, and Permanent Resident Aliens (Green Card Holders) above 18 years are eligible. Currently, we can only offer accounts to individuals with a valid SSN and ITIN.
Your Waya debit card is your gateway to a convenient payment experience. Spend at your favorite shops, restaurants, or any point of sale. Make your day-to-day online payments securely with your card.
To empower immigrants and marginalized communities to take control of their finances by unlocking financial barriers and providing them with unlimited financial access and opportunities.
Our 24/7 support team is always ready to help, you can reach us at help@getwaya.com or chat with us on the Waya App.