Dasher Crimson 

The Crimson account is a personal banking account where Dashers can receive their earnings instantly through Instant Pay after their Dash is closed. It includes a Visa Debit Card for spending that currently offers up to 2% cash back on gas purchases and 2% cash back on electric vehicles charging purchases. 

While it may take 7-10 business days for your physical card to arrive in the mail, you will have immediate access to a virtual card that can be used for making online purchases and can be added to your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet. 

NOTE: 

All US Dashers are eligible to sign-up for Crimson. 

If the Dasher requires assistance about DoorDash Crimson, select Assistance. 

DasherDirect accounts are closing on April 1st. If the Dasher requires more information, select DasherDirect closure timeline. 

 

What is the difference between DoorDash Crimson and the “Red Card”? 

DoorDash Crimson account is a personal banking account where Dashers can receive their earnings, enjoy cash back and perks. 

The Red Card is a prepaid card that Dashers use to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded when you go to check out for a shopping offer. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. 

2. Send email template: DoorDash Crimson FAQ (2 DDCFAQ) 

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I need the money I transferred now. How do I access it? 

If you need your funds immediately, you can spend the money on your existing DasherDirect account. If you initiate a transfer of your existing DasherDirect balance to your Crimson account it may take 3-5 business days to complete. 


What will happen to my goal wallet balance on DasherDirect? 

If you have a remaining goal wallet balance on DasherDirect, and you initiate a transfer to DoorDash Crimson, we will automatically redeem your outstanding DasherDirect rewards and link your account so you can transfer your full balance to your new Crimson account. 


If I am a DasherDirect user and I apply for Crimson, how will I receive my earnings? 

Once your DoorDash Crimson application is approved, your default payment method for earnings will automatically switch to DoorDash Crimson and your earnings will be available within your DoorDash Crimson account. 


How do I receive my earnings before I receive my physical card? 

You will be issued a virtual card in your Dasher app that can be used while you wait for your physical card to arrive. Your default payout method will automatically switch to DoorDash Crimson when you are approved. Once you start receiving your DoorDash earnings in your DoorDash Crimson account, use your virtual card for online purchases, bill payments, transfers to other bank accounts and more. 

 
I have a DasherDirect account, do I need a Crimson account? 

The DasherDirect program is shutting down and being replaced by DoorDash Crimson. If you have a Dasher Direct account, you will need to apply for a Crimson account in order to keep Instant Pay 

If you don't apply for DoorDash Crimson you will need to choose a new account for weekly payouts. 



I didn’t realize my Dasher Direct account was closing. What happened to my earnings on Dasher Direct? 

The DasherDirect program is shutting down in April 2025 and all accounts will be closed. If you don't transfer your funds out of DasherDirect, a check will be mailed to your address on file upon account closure.