Ad Hoc Payments news and trends

92% of Enterprises Expect Instant Payments to Dominate Ad Hoc Payments
Disbursements // 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...

45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments
Payment Methods // February 17, 2025

The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying on instant payments to streamline these transactions, which involve contractors, consumers and small businesses. According to a PYMNTS Intelligence report,...

12 Ways Instant Payments Delivers Value Across the Financial Ecosystem
Money Mobility // December 18, 2024

Instant payments are rapidly becoming a preferred method for disbursements, revolutionizing how consumers, SMBs and enterprise senders manage their finances. And there is a consistent theme: As adoption grows, satisfaction and financial performance improve. For consumers, instant payments offer speed and convenience. These faster payments...

The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
Money Mobility // December 17, 2024

What do gig workers and gamers have in common? Both are driving a seismic shift in how businesses manage payments — and instant is the name of the game. For ad hoc transactions — payments made outside of traditional payroll or invoicing — the appeal...

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The Urgent Economy: How Instant Payments Are Changing Vendor Relationships

April 09, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, waiting days for a payment to clear can feel like an eternity. That’s why instant payments are in demand, giving businesses that owe money to vendors, suppliers or contractors the ability to digitally disburse funds almost immediately. But the speed of getting money out the door isn’t just about convenience for […]

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...

45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments

February 17, 2025
The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying on instant payments to streamline...

12 Ways Instant Payments Delivers Value Across the Financial Ecosystem

December 18, 2024
Instant payments are rapidly becoming a preferred method for disbursements, revolutionizing how consumers, SMBs and enterprise senders manage their finances. And there is a consistent theme: As adoption grows, satisfaction...