Success Stories
EmployeeZ Mercury Bank Integration
Secure and seamless payout processing for gig workers and service providers.
Overview:
Mercury was integrated as the official banking partner to manage all payouts on the EmployeeZ platform.
Key Features & Implementation:
Custom Payout Logic: Designed and implemented a custom payout pipeline via Mercury’s API to handle payments securely and efficiently
Fixed Commission Handling: Automatically calculated and deducted a 20% platform commission from each completed gig before processing payouts
Backend-Controlled Environment: Payouts were fully orchestrated within the secure EmployeeZ backend, ensuring no direct exposure of financial data and maintaining trust and system integrity
RC & Tax Compliance: Supported IRS 1099-K compliance, collecting and verifying user tax information (e.g., W-9s) for legal reporting
Vendor & Freelancer Management: Developed robust logic for managing multiple payout recipients, each with unique account details, helping freelancers and service providers get paid accurately and on time
Security & Infrastructure:
Hosted on a secure, multi-AZ AWS infrastructure with end-to-end encryption
Utilized JWT-based authentication and role-based access control for sensitive payout operations
Impact:
Enabled fast, bank-grade secure payouts to service providers and performers
Avoided reliance on third-party onboarding or wallet systems, ensuring full payout transparency and control
Provided a smooth financial experience for users with timely, trusted transactions