Instant Payments news and trends

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Payroll // March 04, 2026

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Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time
Real-Time Payments // March 04, 2026

Consumers are embracing instant payments, which offer them speed, security and peace of mind that their money is exactly where it needs to be, when it needs to be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
Gig Economy // February 27, 2026

Nearly one-third of millennials depend on transactional payouts from gig work and tips as their main source of income, replacing traditional paychecks with a piecemeal approach to earning that demands instant access to money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

RTP Network Marks Record 2 Million Transactions in a Day
Real-Time Payments // February 25, 2026

The Clearing House (TCH) says its instant payment system has achieved two new records. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments

March 06, 2026
A growing body of evidence suggests that businesses may be looking in the wrong place for payment fraud risk. 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, […]

Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time

March 04, 2026
Consumers are embracing instant payments, which offer them speed, security and peace of mind that their money is exactly where it needs to be, when it needs to be. Get...

One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income

February 27, 2026
Nearly one-third of millennials depend on transactional payouts from gig work and tips as their main source of income, replacing traditional paychecks with a piecemeal approach to earning that demands...

Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps

February 23, 2026
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Quick Reads
RTP Network Marks Record 2 Million Transactions in a Day

February 25, 2026
The Clearing House (TCH) says its instant payment system has achieved two new records. 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 […]

Paysafe and Jaris Team on Instant Payouts for Small Businesses

February 19, 2026
Embedded finance platform Jaris expanded its partnership with payments firm Paysafe, according to a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ingo Payments and Elektra USA Team for Faster Remittances

February 11, 2026
Money mobility solutions provider Ingo Payments partnered with money transfer FinTech Elektra USA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Modulr Teams With FIS to Boost Real-Time Payments in US

January 07, 2026
Payment technology firm Modulr is launching in the United States in partnership with FIS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...