Get up to 50% of your earned wages, ahead of payday!

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HFHS US hourly employees can request up to 50% of earned wages at anytime in a given pay period using Branch, a mobile digital wallet which allows you to receive money, manage cash flow, and spend anywhere, all from your smartphone.

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Common Questions

Who do I contact if I have questions or need assistance?
Check out the Branch Help Center for further FAQs or contact the Branch support team in-app through the Account Tab of your Branch Wallet.
How do I sign up for the app?
Enter your phone number to receive a text at the top of the page or download directly from Google Play Store or Apple Store on a mobile device.
  1. Click Sign Up
  2. When asked who you work for, select Henry Ford Health System.
  3. Enter your HFHS CORP credentials, and you'll be brought through a series of screens to setup your profile.
Once I setup my profile what do I do?
Branch will mail you a personalized Branch debit card in 7-10 business days*. Once you receive the card, you will need to activate it from the Branch app.
When you request a pay advance, the advance will be loaded to your Branch wallet.
*While you’re waiting for your card, you’ll be granted immediate access to a digital wallet with an account/routing number along with a virtual card you can connect to Apple Pay / Google Pay or use for online purchases.
How do I request a pay advance?
The amount you have selected for a cash advance will be deducted automatically from your bi-weekly paycheck for the respective pay period.
  1. Open the Branch app and tap the $ icon at the bottom of the Wallet screen.
  2. Select the pay advance amount by sliding the amount indicator, and select Cash Out.
  3. The funds are now loaded to your Branch wallet!
*The qualified advance amount is based on hours you have already worked in the current pay period. You can request up to 50% of the amount earned.period. on a mobile device.
Who is eligible to request a pay advance?
Currently, HFHS US hourly employees are eligible for pay advances through our partnership with Branch. This option is not available to salaried employees, but we hope to have a solution in-place in the very near future.. We receive a daily time punch summary from your employer and can grant you access to your earned wages throughout the pay period.
Why should I sign up for Branch?
Branch allows you to access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday. Branch receives a daily time punch summary from HFHS and can grant you access to your earned wages throughout the pay period.
How does the Direct Deposit feature work?
In addition to pay advances, if you would like to have a portion of your bi-weekly pay check loaded directly to your Branch app/debit card, you can set up your Branch account as a direct deposit in HFHS Self-Service. (Remember, there is a limit of two (2) direct deposit accounts allowed in self service.)
To obtain the routing number and account number for your Branch account, select Add Direct Deposit in the Branch app and follow the prompts.
How do I update my direct deposit to go to my Branch Card?
This can be completed with a 2-Step process.
  1. In the Branch app, click the “Add Funds” button, select “Direct Deposit”. The routing and account number will be provided.
  2. Login to HFHS self-service and add a direct deposit account using the routing and account number provided in the app.
How much does it cost?
It is free to sign up for Branch account and card. Instant pay advances to your Branch Wallet are free. If you send the pay advance to a different account, it’s free for 3-day transfer and a $2.99 fee for every instant transfer.
Where can I find more info?
For step by step registration instructions and additional FAQs, check out the HFHS tip sheet.

Need additional help?

Once you’re signed up, you can verify hours worked by calling the EFSC at 866-535-5948.
For any technical questions, please check out the Branch Help Center or contact the Branch support team in-app through the Account Tab of your Branch Wallet.

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