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The Stablecoin Speed Pitch Just Met SEPA In Europe

July 13, 2026
Vocalink, SEPA
85% of CFOs Say Automation Cuts Payments Friction
Fraud Prevention // July 13, 2026

Security controls are designed to stop bad payments, but new data suggested the strongest systems may be the ones customers barely notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fed Study Shows B2B Payments Are Becoming a Cost-Per-Event Problem
B2B Payments // July 09, 2026

The Federal Reserve confirmed this month that digital payments are winning the modernization battle against paper-based ones. 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...

Government Disbursements Open New Paths to Financial Inclusion
Financial Inclusion // July 09, 2026

Government payments rarely get discussed as financial infrastructure. They’re usually treated as administrative outputs. Benefits are approved, refunds are issued and claims are processed. For millions of households, however, the moment money actually arrives can determine whether they pay a bill on time, avoid borrowing...

Three Strategies to Reduce Payments Friction Before Revenue Suffers
Payments Innovation // July 07, 2026

Payments friction has acquired a price tag. 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...

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85% of CFOs Say Automation Cuts Payments Friction

July 13, 2026
Security controls are designed to stop bad payments, but new data suggested the strongest systems may be the ones customers barely notice. 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 […]

Government Disbursements Open New Paths to Financial Inclusion

July 09, 2026
Government payments rarely get discussed as financial infrastructure. They’re usually treated as administrative outputs. Benefits are approved, refunds are issued and claims are processed. For millions of households, however, the...

Insurers Find a Loyalty Test in Every Premium Payment

July 07, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With One Inc’s Colin Zalewski Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Liquidity Management Becomes the Next Test for Real-Time Payments

June 30, 2026
Real-time payment networks have changed the speed at which money moves. The greater challenge now lies in ensuring institutions can support that movement without creating new operational pressures around funding,...

Quick Reads
Bank of America to Debut X-Border Real-Time Payments Tool

June 04, 2026
Bank of America plans to launch a new cross-border real-time payments tool later this year, according to a Thursday (June 4) press release provided to PYMNTS. 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 […]

Mastercard Joins European Cross-Border Instant Payments Pilot

June 01, 2026
Mastercard is taking part in an instant cross-border payment pilot in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

FPC Urges Transparency as Fraud Disputes Rise

May 15, 2026
A clear and consistent dispute resolution process is essential to building trust and promoting the growth of instant payments, according to two contributors to a report released Friday (May 15)...

NAB Buys Banked to Speed Up Merchant Payments

May 14, 2026
National Australia Bank (NAB) acquired FinTech company Banked to help more businesses receive payments faster and at a lower cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...