11 Flexible Side Gigs With Same Day Pay

Today I have a list of flexible side gigs with same day pay options. If you need work that lets you get your earnings sooner, there are several companies to try.

These gigs involve deliveries, shopping, rides, and moving help out in your community. If you need something you can do without leaving home, see my work at home jobs page instead.

Same-day pay means you get access to your eligible earnings basically the same day you earn them. You may have to wait for approval, complete a certain number of jobs, or receive your first weekly payment before fast cash-outs are available however.

You’ll most likely need a smartphone, and most of these gigs also require reliable transportation and a background check.

11 Flexible Side Gigs With Same Day Pay

1 – Shipt

As a Shipt shopper, you work on your own time as a personal shopper for others. You can accept orders from the Shipt app whenever you have time to work.

Just so you know, you won’t be able to cash out after your very first order. You’ll need to have received at least one weekly payment first, and you’ll also need to accept the Stripe Connect terms in the app.

Once that’s done, Shipt lets you use Instant Pay up to three times a day.

Their regular payments are sent by direct deposit on Fridays for the week before. When you use Instant Pay, the app will show how much you can cash out, including any tips that have come in. Any cash-out fee should also be shown before you send the money.

You can sign up as a Shipt shopper here.

2 – DoorDash

You have probably heard of DoorDash. Dashers deliver restaurant meals, groceries, and other orders to customers in their area.

You can cash out once a day with their Fast Pay option, but they charge $1.99 each time you use it. You’ll also need to have finished at least 25 deliveries or tasks, and your account has to have been active for at least 14 days.

Your debit card must have been on file for at least seven days, and prepaid cards won’t work. If you change the card, you’ll have another seven-day wait. You also have to finish a dash before you can cash out the money from it.

Another option is DoorDash Crimson, their bank account for Dashers. It’s optional, and your earnings are put into it for free after each dash.

And if you want to move the money from Crimson to another account, that will be a separate transfer. That costs $1.99 if you want it sent instantly, or you can choose a free transfer that takes three to five business days.

You can sign up to deliver with DoorDash here.

3 – Instacart

Instacart is a service very similar to Shipt, linked above. You can get paid for delivering groceries and household essentials to people in your area.

Instacart lets you cash out your batch pay within minutes of making a delivery, although tips take two hours to become available. If you’re new, you’ll need to finish at least five batches before you can use instant cashout.

You do need a debit card that works with their instant cashout option. There is also a fee, and the amount is shown in the app before you request your money. The payment options you see may depend on where you live.

If you’re in the U.S., you can also apply for the Shopper Rewards Card, which is offered through Branch. With that option, your money is sent to a separate Shopper Rewards account for free after each batch.

You can sign up with Instacart here.

4 – Grubhub

You can sign up as a driver for Grubhub if they operate in your area to deliver food orders locally. It is a service very similar to DoorDash.

Grubhub charges $0.50 each time you use Instant Cash Out, but you won’t pay that fee if you use a Chase checking account. So you can still cash out if you bank somewhere else; it just won’t be free.

Your bank account has to be verified first, and there’s a 72-hour wait after it’s verified or you change the bank details. Your delivery pay and tips are usually ready to cash out about 15 minutes after you finish a delivery.

How fast you get the money depends on your bank. If it accepts Real Time Payments, it can arrive within moments. Other banks may take up to three business days, so a weekend cash-out could leave you waiting until Monday or later.

You can sign up for Grubhub here.

5 – Uber Eats

Uber Eats lets you deliver meals and other orders using the Uber Driver app. How you can make deliveries and what you’ll need to sign up depend on where you live.

Most U.S. drivers and delivery people can use Instant Pay after their first trip. You can cash out up to six times a day, although in New York City the limit is once a day.

If you use your own debit card, there is usually a fee. The app will show you the amount before you cash out. Your card also has to accept fast payments, and the name on it must match your Uber account.

The money usually comes through quickly, but some banks can take two to three business days. And if a trip or tip is still being processed, you won’t be able to withdraw that money yet.

You can also apply for the Uber Pro Card. With that option, your pay is sent to the card’s account for free after each trip.

You can sign up to deliver with Uber Eats here.

6 – Lyft

With Lyft, you can get paid to give people rides once you’re approved to drive. You’ll need to meet the driver and vehicle requirements where you live.

Their fast cash-out option is called Express Pay. For most U.S. drivers, it costs $1.75 each time you use it, and you need at least $6.75 ready to withdraw. You can usually cash out up to five times in 24 hours. In New York, the minimum is $5 and you can only cash out once a day.

You’ll need a debit card that works with Express Pay and is linked to a checking account. If you add or change the card, you’ll have to wait 48 hours before using it. Getting your bank account verified for the first time can also take one to three business days.

Your money may come through within a few hours, although your bank could take longer. You also can’t cash out pay from rides that are still being reviewed, or bonuses that haven’t been added to your balance yet.

Or, you can apply for a Lyft Direct business debit card and bank account. With that option, you’re paid after each ride without a payout fee.

You can sign up as a driver for Lyft here.

7 – Lugg

If you don’t mind helping people move, Lugg offers local moving and delivery gigs. You can work as a driver with a qualifying truck or van, or as a helper without your own moving vehicle.

You must be at least 18 to work as a helper, or at least 21 to be a driver. You’ll also need a smartphone and must pass a background check. And because you’ll be moving heavy things, you need to be able to lift up to 125 pounds.

Lugg says you’re paid each evening for that day’s jobs and tips. You’ll connect a debit card or bank account when you sign up.

If you need the money for a bill that’s due that day, you’ll need to know when your bank will put it in your account and whether there’s a payout fee. Lugg also takes the cost of your background check out of your future earnings.

You can sign up with Lugg here.

8 – Roadie

Roadie is owned by UPS, and you can use it to find local delivery gigs. You can choose which deliveries to take based on your schedule and what your vehicle can carry. You’ll see the pay before you accept.

Their Instant Pay option lets you send money that’s ready to withdraw to a debit card for $1.99 each time. It usually comes through within minutes, but your bank can take longer.

You won’t have this option right when you sign up, though. You’ll need to finish at least five gigs, and more than seven days must have passed since your first completed gig. There’s also a one-day wait after you add your debit card.

You can sign up with Roadie here.

9 – Spark Driver

With the Spark Driver app, you can get paid to shop for and deliver groceries and other items from Walmart and other places that take part. You can choose which offers to accept and when you want to work.

For same-day pay, you’ll need a OnePay account that qualifies and is set as your main way to get paid. Money from a completed trip is usually put into OnePay within 15 to 30 minutes, and there’s no fee to receive it there.

You can spend the money through OnePay or take out cash. And if you want to move it to another bank, that takes another transfer and may take longer or have a fee.

Tips take longer, too, usually 24 to 48 hours. And if you’re already driving with Spark and switch to OnePay, that change won’t start until the next pay period begins on Monday.

You can sign up with Spark Driver here.

10 – Amazon Flex

Amazon Flex lets you deliver packages using your own vehicle. You can choose delivery blocks in the app, and you’ll see what the expected pay is before you accept one.

With Cashout, you can request money that’s ready to withdraw shortly after you finish a block. There’s no charge to send it to an Amazon Flex Debit Card, or you can send it to another debit card for $0.50.

If you have an Amazon Flex Debit Card, you can also use Instant Pay so your money is sent automatically after a block. But if you do a block where you can get tips, there’s a 27-hour wait before the pay is ready. So you won’t be paid for those the same day you finish.

A regular bank transfer is free, but it can take until the next business day. Because your bank can delay even the faster transfers, the arrival time shown in the app will give you a better idea of when to expect the money.

You can learn more and sign up with Amazon Flex here.

11 – Gopuff

Gopuff is another option for delivering groceries, snacks, and other everyday items. The orders are already put together for you, so you pick them up from one location rather than doing the shopping yourself.

To deliver in the U.S., you need to be at least 21 with a smartphone, a valid driver’s license, and an insured vehicle.

Once you qualify for Instant Cash Out, you can use the Gopuff Driver app to withdraw money that’s ready to be paid. You’ll need to set up Stripe and add a debit card that works with the service.

There is a cash-out fee, and the app shows you the amount before you ask for a transfer. You may get the money that day, but it can take longer depending on your bank.

You can sign up with Gopuff here.

To Sum Up

I hope I’ve given you some ideas for flexible ways you can work and get paid sooner! Make sure you compare cash-out fees, gas, and other costs before choosing something.

And because you’ll be buying gas if you try one of these driving gigs, you may want to use Upside while you’re at it. It’s a free app that lets you earn cash back at gas stations that take part, and they have offers at some grocery stores and restaurants, too.

I’ve used Upside personally and been paid several times!

You can claim an offer in the app before you pay, then follow the steps to verify your purchase. The cash back can take a few days to come through, though, so you won’t be getting that money right away.

You can get Upside here.

If you’d like more details on shopping orders, read my guide to getting paid to grocery shop for others. Good luck if you try anything above.

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