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It's important to distinguish Centrelink advance payments from private pay advance apps that have emerged in Australia. These private apps typically allow employed individuals to access a portion of their earned wages before their official payday. They often charge fees for this service. Centrelink advance payments are specifically for individuals receiving Centrelink benefits and are managed directly through Services Australia (the government agency that administers Centrelink). Private pay advance apps are not related to or endorsed by Centrelink and have different eligibility criteria and repayment structures. For instance, private apps usually require regular employment income, whereas Centrelink advances are for those receiving income support. Cash Converters "PayAdvance", Beforepay, and Douugh "Spot" are examples of private pay advance services available in Australia, and they explicitly state that Centrelink income is usually not considered for eligibility. In summary, while Centrelink doesn't have a dedicated "pay advance app" in the commercial sense, the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app provides a convenient way for eligible recipients to apply for and manage advance payments of their Centrelink benefits. This is a separate service from private pay advance apps available to employed individuals.