Article Summary
This article explains how River uses Pinwheel to connect your paycheck for direct deposit, how credentials are handled, and what data is shared.
At River, we take your privacy and security seriously. River partners with Pinwheel, a trusted and secure provider, to help you connect your paycheck directly to your River account through an encrypted and verified flow. This ensures your personal information stays protected at all times.
Pinwheel makes it simple and safe to set up or move your direct deposit with no paperwork and no waiting. If you have ever connected your paycheck through another financial app, you may have already used Pinwheel.
How does Pinwheel connect my paycheck to River?
Pinwheel securely connects River to your payroll provider, such as ADP. You'll be redirected to log into your payroll portal, where you can choose how much of your paycheck you would like to deposit into your River account.
Your login credentials are never shared with or stored by River. Pinwheel uses encrypted connections to make updates securely and instantly.
What data does River receive when I connect my paycheck through Pinwheel?
When you set up direct deposit through Pinwheel, River receives only the information needed to direct your paycheck, such as your employer's name, the amount you choose to deposit and your River account details.
Please note that Pinwheel cannot see your River balance, transaction history or any other personal account information.
You can read more about how Pinwheel protects your data on their security page and their trust center.