Instant Payments news and trends

DoorDash Taps Astra to Fast-Track Instant Deposits for Drivers
Digital Payments // July 22, 2026

DoorDash’s banking product for delivery drivers, DoorDash Crimson, now includes instant deposits powered by Astra’s Payment Cloud. 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...

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....

Dispute Over Brazil’s Pix System Leads to 25% Tariffs
Real-Time Payments // July 21, 2026

Brazil’s Pix instant payment system is widely popular in the country. 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...

New QR Standard Unlocks US Instant Payments at Checkout
Real-Time Payments // July 14, 2026

The United States does not lack instant payment rails. It lacks a simple, universal front door to them. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Real-Time Payments Expose the Cost of Legacy Technology

July 28, 2026
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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...

Real-Time Payments Could Add $19.3 Billion to Argentina’s GDP

July 02, 2026
Real-time payments in South America have moved well beyond proof of concept. They’re becoming the financial backbone of entire economies, and the numbers speak for themselves. Get the Full Story...

Core Banking’s New Mission Is Keeping Up With Instant Expectations

July 02, 2026
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Quick Reads
DoorDash Taps Astra to Fast-Track Instant Deposits for Drivers

July 22, 2026
DoorDash’s banking product for delivery drivers, DoorDash Crimson, now includes instant deposits powered by Astra’s Payment Cloud. 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 […]

Dispute Over Brazil’s Pix System Leads to 25% Tariffs

July 21, 2026
Brazil’s Pix instant payment system is widely popular in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Brazil’s Pix Instant Payments System at Center of US Trade Dispute

July 14, 2026
People in Brazil seem to love the Pix instant payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FedNow Readies Cross-Border and Payment Request Pilots

July 09, 2026
Three years after the Federal Reserve launched the FedNow® Service, the instant payment infrastructure serves 1,800 financial institutions, including seven of the 10 largest banks, and reaches over half of...