The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging the companies forced delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid. Bentonville-based Walmart operates the Spark Driver Program,

Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.

A U.S. consumer protection agency alleged Walmart Inc. and one of its financial partners with opening accounts for delivery drivers without their consent.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger for alleged illegal payment practices for gig workers.

Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.

The suit alleges Walmart incorrectly told drivers they would have instant access to their wages when in reality they experienced delays or faced fees.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing more than a million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks,

Walmart and a financial tech company are being sued over allegations the retail giant forced drivers to use costly, complicated deposit accounts in order to get paid and raked-in millions in the process.

Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers,” the CFPB alleged.