“Boston-based Aite estimated the size of this payout market in the United States at $10.7 trillion in 2018 on 3.5 billion transactions. The dollar value of disbursements to consumers over age 18 grew 78% from 2014-18. Based on a 2018 survey of 2,538 Americans, Aite estimated that 68% of consumers received funds disbursements via direct deposit, and 49% via check, with most electronic alternatives far behind.”