Instant Payments news and trends

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

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Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps
Real-Time Payments // February 23, 2026

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Paysafe and Jaris Team on Instant Payouts for Small Businesses
Real-Time Payments // 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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Real-Time Payments Give Contractors Back 2 Workweeks a Month
Disbursements // February 17, 2026

The four horsemen of construction project delays typically appear as rain-soaked jobsites, supply shortages, labor gaps or permitting snags. 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...

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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 instant access to money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps

February 23, 2026
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Real-Time Payments Give Contractors Back 2 Workweeks a Month

February 17, 2026
The four horsemen of construction project delays typically appear as rain-soaked jobsites, supply shortages, labor gaps or permitting snags. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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...

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...