real time payments

Real time payments – also known as realtime payments, instant payments or immediate payments as electronic retail payment solutions that are available 24/7/365.

Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail

Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail
Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail
June 04, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

The global real-time payments landscape is advancing. Banks, platforms and retailers are launching new capabilities that make instant settlement a reality for businesses and consumers....

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US Government Shuns Checks as GAO Highlights $43 Billion in Card Payments
US Government Shuns Checks as GAO Highlights $43 Billion in Card Payments
June 03, 2025  |  Digital Payments

In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that mandated a shift away from paper checks for government-related transactions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments
Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments
June 02, 2025  |  Payment Methods

A burst of announcements, from Visa’s “buyer-protected” account-to-account (A2A) service in the U.K. to fresh funding for variable recurring payments, has pushed bank-to-bank transfers back...

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

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...

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The Young and Impatient: Digital-Native Generations Want Instant Payments From Banks
The Young and Impatient: Digital-Native Generations Want Instant Payments From Banks
May 30, 2025  |  Digital-First Banking

Generation Z and Generation Alpha are critical for financial institutions’ long-term viability. They’re the ones with decades of financial journeys ahead of them. Get the...

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Tight Business Cases Accelerate Credit Unions’ Shift to Real-Time Payments
Tight Business Cases Accelerate Credit Unions’ Shift to Real-Time Payments
May 29, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Executives at financial institutions large and small know that faster payments are becoming a part of their strategic and competitive roadmaps. If they don’t offer...

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Digitally Forward Small Businesses Use Instant Payments to Cover Payroll
Digitally Forward Small Businesses Use Instant Payments to Cover Payroll
May 27, 2025  |  SMBs

No longer secondary considerations, the speed and efficiency of receiving non-recurring, or ad hoc, disbursements are becoming critical factors influencing an SMB’s operational stability and...

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CIMB Bank Selects ACI’s Solution to Create ISO 20022-Compliant Platform
CIMB Bank Selects ACI’s Solution to Create ISO 20022-Compliant Platform
May 23, 2025  |  Banking

Malaysia-based CIMB Bank has selected ACI Worldwide’s payment solution to bring together all account-to-account (A2A) transactions on a single platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
May 23, 2025  |  Banking

In recent months, nonbanks have been applying for banking charters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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