payment rails

A payment rail is a payment platform or a payment network that moves money from a payer to a payee. Either party could be a consumer or business, and both parties are able to move funds on the network. Credit card rails are the credit card payment system.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Amid Blockchain Uncertainty, Traditional Rails Drive B2B Innovation
Amid Blockchain Uncertainty, Traditional Rails Drive B2B Innovation
February 11, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Central banks continue to consider the potential for blockchain as a payment rail. Most recently, Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso spoke during a press conference,...

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Evolving Payment Rails Make Headway Among Corporates
Evolving Payment Rails Make Headway Among Corporates
February 04, 2021  |  B2B Payments

As the payment ecosystem evolves, the emergence of both upgraded payment infrastructure, as well as the launch of entirely new payment rails, has unlocked new...

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Mastercard Planning Higher Fees For UK EU Transactions
Mastercard Planning Higher Fees For UK EU Transactions
January 25, 2021  |  Mastercard

U.K. shoppers could see higher prices for European Union purchases due to a planned increase in Mastercard fees, the Financial Times reported on Monday (Jan....

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ACH Innovators Eye Security And Standardization
ACH Innovators Eye Security And Standardization
January 21, 2021  |  B2B Payments

As more corporates take the leap away from paper, ACH continues to be a popular choice to digitize B2B transactions. This week’s exploration of Payment...

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Finding The ‘Big Picture’ In Corporates’ Web Of Payment Infrastructure
Finding The ‘Big Picture’ In Corporates’ Web Of Payment Infrastructure
January 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Choice is good, and as payment modernization initiatives mature worldwide, corporates now have more choice than ever in how they move money from Point A...

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RTP Picks Up Pace With Corporates, While CBDCs Raise Banker Doubts
RTP Picks Up Pace With Corporates, While CBDCs Raise Banker Doubts
January 14, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The Clearing House’s real-time payments offering, the RTP® network, continues to gather steam with financial institutions (FIs), FinTechs and their business customers in this week’s...

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London FinTech Curve Notches $95 Million Series C For US Expansion
London FinTech Curve Notches $95 Million Series C For US Expansion
January 12, 2021  |  Payment Methods

London-based FinTech startup Curve has raised $95 million in Series C funding led by IDC Ventures, Fuel Venture Capital, and the investment division of Vulcan...

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Payment Rail Innovators Look Ahead Towards Digital Currencies, Faster Payments
Payment Rail Innovators Look Ahead Towards Digital Currencies, Faster Payments
January 05, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With payments innovation continuing to accelerate, a number of new initiatives are now underway across a range of payment rails. In Nigeria, that means improving...

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Seller Platforms And Digital Marketplaces Define B2B Payments For 2021
Seller Platforms And Digital Marketplaces Define B2B Payments For 2021
December 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The B2B payments ecosystem experienced a sudden and dramatic acceleration of change upon the onset of the global pandemic, and its impacts reach far beyond...

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