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Singapore Banks Given Jan. 1 Deadline to Stop Issuing Paper Checks
Payment Methods // July 28, 2025

Singapore’s banking association has debuted an ePayments tool to help businesses transition from paper checks. 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,...

Banks Say Debit Card and Check Fraud Attacks Are Gaining Momentum
Fraud Prevention // April 08, 2025

PYMNTS Intelligence data has detailed the continuing appeal of debit cards as preference for everyday spending, prized for convenience and as a way to spend cash on hand, rather than tapping credit (and adding to monthly debt burdens). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

The US’s $750 Million Bet: Ending Paper Checks to Drive Digital Finance
Payment Methods // March 28, 2025

The federal government’s move to eliminate paper checks by Sept. 30 signals a massive shift toward digital transactions, potentially saving the Treasury $750 million. This transition, driven by an executive order, could accelerate the adoption of real-time payments across government and business. PYMNTS breaks it...

SMBs Need to Cut the Check Before Checks Cut Them
B2B Payments // February 04, 2025

It’s 2025, and yet many of America’s businesses are still stuck in the past, stubbornly clinging to paper checks. The problem with doing payments the same way they’ve done since the 18th century? Fraudsters, always looking for an easy target, are increasingly using 21st century technology...

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Small Businesses Feel the Ripple as Government Goes All-Digital

October 06, 2025
Paper checks have long been a fixture in U.S. government disbursements, but their days are numbered. President Trump’s recent executive order mandating the phase-out of paper checks in federal payments aims to modernize fund flows from agencies and contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

SMBs Need to Cut the Check Before Checks Cut Them

February 04, 2025
It’s 2025, and yet many of America’s businesses are still stuck in the past, stubbornly clinging to paper checks. The problem with doing payments the same way they’ve done since the...

93% of Truck Drivers Would Use Instant Payments If Available

January 28, 2025
In an industry where every second counts, the transportation sector thrives on swift movement and seamless operations. But when it comes to managing financial transactions, many businesses in this space...

The Payments Problem Small Businesses Don’t Know They Have

December 20, 2024
The circle of trust and the issues around risk management explored in PYMNTS’ recent “What’s Next in Payments” articles are often heavy on future technology. They may bring to mind...

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Singapore Banks Given Jan. 1 Deadline to Stop Issuing Paper Checks

July 28, 2025
Singapore’s banking association has debuted an ePayments tool to help businesses transition from paper checks. 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 to receive […]

FIS and Oracle Team to Digitize Utility Bill Payments

November 12, 2024
FIS is teaming with Oracle to remove paper checks from the utility billing process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

J.P. Morgan Sues TikTok Users Over ATM ‘Glitch’

October 29, 2024
Over the summer, a curious fad went viral on TikTok, involving Chase Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fidelity Investments Restricts Cash Management Accounts to Shut Down Fraud

September 27, 2024
Fidelity Investments reportedly shut down an online check fraud scheme similar to one that recently struck J.P. Morgan Chase by tightening some restrictions on cash management accounts Sept. 11. Get...