Atomic

Atomic provides payroll connectivity that enables account holders to securely link payroll accounts, automate direct deposit switching, and verify income and employment in real time.
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What does Atomic do?

Atomic uses a market-leading payroll API to connect consumers to their primary source of income, simplifying direct deposit setup and income verification for financial institutions.

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How does the integration between Atomic and Alkami work?

Atomic integrates with Alkami’s digital banking platform to provide a seamless, in-app payroll connection, allowing users to update direct deposits or verify income securely.

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What products does Atomic offer?

Direct Deposit Switch:

Automate direct deposit switching by allowing users to link and update their payroll information in real time securely.

Income & Employment Verification:

Streamline lending with instant, user-permissioned verification directly from the payroll source to eliminate manual documentation.

Identify:

Securely confirm user identity by pulling verified personal information directly from official employer records.

Results that speak for themselves

Drive deposits and streamline lending with payroll connectivity:

50%

in direct deposit conversion rates for financial institutions.

Increased

active usage and product engagement.

Bank notification from Molecular Bank: direct deposit switch completed; Home Depot paycheck will be deposited into the checking account, shown beside a white smartphone.

Key outcomes you can achieve with Atomic

Discover how Atomic's solutions empower financial institutions to achieve measurable outcomes and deliver lasting value.

Drive Primary Account Status:

Automate direct deposit switching to capture the primary banking relationship and increase core deposits.

Reduce Acquisition Costs:

Lower the cost of direct deposit acquisition by removing friction and manual paperwork for account holders.

Boost Product Engagement:

Increase active usage and long-term retention by embedding essential payroll workflows directly into digital banking.
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Frequently asked questions

Explore common questions about integrating Atomic.

Atomic is a financial connectivity platform that allows consumers to securely link their payroll accounts to manage direct deposits and share income data.

Users securely authenticate their payroll account within digital banking, allowing them to automatically update their deposit destination in real time.

Institutions see higher direct deposit conversion, reduced acquisition costs, and increased active usage and product engagement.

Yes, Atomic uses a secure, user-permissioned API to establish a direct connection between the payroll provider and the financial institution.

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