Digital Disbursements news and trends

Slow Payouts Are Starting to Cost Banks Consumer Trust
Money Mobility // January 14, 2026

As consumers grow accustomed to instant digital interactions in nearly every aspect of their lives, the timing of when money arrives is no longer a back-office detail. It is a visible signal of reliability, trust and financial control. Disbursement speed is now a defining factor...

Instant Pay Turns Every Payout Into a Loyalty Opportunity
Money Mobility // October 28, 2025

In the instant economy, how fast money moves determines how people work, spend and stay loyal. The new “Money Mobility Ecosystem: Meeting Recipient Expectations in the Instant Economy,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments, reveals that speed is no longer a differentiator; it’s...

The Pay-Me-Now Economy: How Consumers Are Driving Instant Disbursements
Real-Time Payments // April 17, 2025

Consumers are no longer willing to wait. Instant disbursements have become the expectation rather than the exception. New research from PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments reveals that not only do people want their money instantly, many are even willing to pay extra to get it...

Branch Adds ‘Full-Service Paycard’ to Workforce Payments Platform
B2B Payments // April 10, 2025

Branch added a “full-service paycard” to its workforce payments platform. 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...

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Slow Payouts Are Starting to Cost Banks Consumer Trust

January 14, 2026
As consumers grow accustomed to instant digital interactions in nearly every aspect of their lives, the timing of when money arrives is no longer a back-office detail. It is a visible signal of reliability, trust and financial control. Disbursement speed is now a defining factor in the modern payment experience. Get the Full Story Complete […]

The Pay-Me-Now Economy: How Consumers Are Driving Instant Disbursements

April 17, 2025
Consumers are no longer willing to wait. Instant disbursements have become the expectation rather than the exception. New research from PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments reveals that not only do...

New Data Shows Dramatic Consumer Shift on Instant Digital Disbursements

March 27, 2025
Even as an executive order mandating digital disbursements from the U.S. Treasury gains momentum, data from a new report underscores a powerful undercurrent reshaping financial disbursements: the escalating consumer demand...

74% of Travelers View Digital Wallets as Essential Gear for Vacations

September 23, 2024
The travel and hospitality sectors have long been anchored in traditional payment methods, like cash and credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Branch Adds ‘Full-Service Paycard’ to Workforce Payments Platform

April 10, 2025
Branch added a “full-service paycard” to its workforce payments platform. 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 marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

ACI and Ingo Payments Launch Speedpay for Faster Disbursements

March 18, 2025
Payments technology firm ACI Worldwide is teaming with embedded banking/money mobility provider Ingo Payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Visa Direct to Enable Delivery of Money in US Within 1 Minute Starting in April

December 12, 2024
Visa will begin enabling faster delivery of money with Visa Direct, making funds transferred to U.S. bank accounts available within one minute. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Worldpay Debuts Near-Instant Refund Tool for UK Shoppers

November 27, 2024
Worldpay introduced what it called a “first-of-its-kind service” capable of delivering near-instant refunds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...