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Visa Direct Modernizes Government Payouts Stuck in Check Era

July 29, 2026
Visa Direct Visa Direct, Curtis Webb
63% of Gen Z Hits Snags When Getting Government Disbursements
Consumer Insights // July 27, 2026

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Direct, “Moving Money at the Speed of Life: Same Payout, Different Experience With Government Disbursements,” examines how U.S. recipients experience government disbursements and why speed is becoming more important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

The Biggest RTP Rival Is the Payment System That Already Works
Real-Time Payments // July 22, 2026

Businesses that use real-time payments tend to see more value than businesses still deciding whether they need them at all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Nium CEO Says Stablecoins’ Real Prize Is the Cash Companies Can’t See
Cryptocurrency // July 21, 2026

Watch more: Why Stablecoins Are A Treasury Story, Not a Crypto Story 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...

The Stablecoin Speed Pitch Just Met SEPA In Europe
Cryptocurrency // July 13, 2026

Stablecoin advocates have argued that blockchain networks can and will solve problems traditional banking never could. Payments would settle in seconds instead of days. Businesses would no longer wait for banks to reopen after weekends or holidays. Cross-border transfers would rely less on correspondent banking...

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Visa Direct Modernizes Government Payouts Stuck in Check Era

July 29, 2026
Watch more: Visa Direct With Visa’s Curtis Webb 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 to the […]

The Biggest RTP Rival Is the Payment System That Already Works

July 22, 2026
Businesses that use real-time payments tend to see more value than businesses still deciding whether they need them at all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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...

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...

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...