Government Payments news and trends

Point & Pay Integrates Trustly’s Pay-by-Bank Tools for Government Payments
Payments Innovation // June 03, 2025

Point & Pay, a payment processing provider for government agencies, has integrated Trustly’s pay-by-bank tools to enable single sign-on with banks when paying government obligations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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...

New Report: Instant Digital Disbursements Cut Through Government Red Tape
Money Mobility // December 09, 2024

What would a fully digital government payment system look like — and why does it matter? 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...

Visa: Digital-First Governments Use Payments Data to Improve Policy and Financial Access
Digital Payments // March 09, 2023

Three years ago, we got a sense of how governments could leverage technology in times of crisis — using digital pipes to get aid to people who needed stimulus payments and assistance the most. As the pandemic hit home across the globe, government agencies disbursed...

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Visa: Digital-First Governments Use Payments Data to Improve Policy and Financial Access

March 09, 2023
Three years ago, we got a sense of how governments could leverage technology in times of crisis — using digital pipes to get aid to people who needed stimulus payments and assistance the most. As the pandemic hit home across the globe, government agencies disbursed trillions of dollars in aid to citizens. Get the Full […]

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Priority Commerce Moves Into Public Sector With IntelliPay Acquisition 

August 26, 2026
Priority Technology Holdings is preparing to acquire government/utility payment processing company IntelliPay. 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 […]

Point & Pay Integrates Trustly’s Pay-by-Bank Tools for Government Payments

June 03, 2025
Point & Pay, a payment processing provider for government agencies, has integrated Trustly’s pay-by-bank tools to enable single sign-on with banks when paying government obligations. Get the Full Story Complete...