Disbursements

Disbursement is a form of payment from a public or dedicated fund. Alternatively, it means a payment made on behalf of a client to a third party for which reimbursement is subsequently sought from the client.

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Disbursements
Instant Payouts Become the New Paycheck in a Real-Time Economy
July 29, 2025

Instant disbursements have quietly become a cornerstone of how consumers manage their money. What began as a convenient perk for occasional refunds or rewards has evolved into a vital income stream for millions. For younger generations and gig workers, instant payouts are no longer optional....

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Bank Groups Suggest Public Awareness Campaign to Support US Treasury’s Phaseout of Paper Checks
July 01, 2025

Eliminating paper checks from government disbursements will reduce fraud and speed up the delivery of payments to recipients, three bank groups told the Treasury Department Monday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Visa and GiveCard Partner on Digital Disbursement Programs for Governments
June 25, 2025

Visa and GiveCard partnered to help nonprofits and government agencies implement digital disbursement programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Frank Bisignano Aims to Make Social Security Administration ‘Digital-First Organization’
June 09, 2025

The new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), former Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano, is working to make the agency a “digital-first organization.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Public-Sector Payments Prepare for $175B Shift to Digital
June 05, 2025

A shift in public-sector disbursements is underway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
June 02, 2025

Imagine you’re owed a payment, whether it’s a gig paycheck, an insurance claim or a loan disbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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DailyPay to Expand On-Demand Pay Platform to Canada in May
April 30, 2025

DailyPay will expand its On-Demand Pay platform to Canada in May. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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92% of Enterprises Expect Instant Payments to Dominate Ad Hoc Payments
April 04, 2025

With government disbursements very much in the news these days, a recent report from PYMNTS and Ingo Payments is starting to look prescient. The October study, “How Instant Pay Is Becoming the Standard for Ad Hoc Payments,” reveals a significant and accelerating shift toward instant...

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DOGE Plans to Update Outdated SSA Coding Language
March 30, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an overhaul of Social Security Administration (SSA) computer systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...