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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond
Real-Time Payments // December 06, 2024

Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are...

Swiss National Bank Says Merchant Cash Acceptance Unchanged Since 2021
Cash // February 23, 2024

Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel said Friday (Feb. 23) that physical cash will never disappear from use in Switzerland, despite the popularity of payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
CBDC // September 28, 2023

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. 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...

Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
Real-Time Payments // September 01, 2023

The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds. Naturally, the revolutionary payment method continues to gain swift momentum worldwide as more countries introduce...

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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond

December 06, 2024
Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are some key highlights from the year. Get the Full Story […]

Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita

September 01, 2023
The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds....

Klarpay CEO Said Providers Must Confront Liquidity Management Challenges With Instant Payments Use

March 23, 2023
European real-time payments have seen historic growth in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

EU Digital Wallets Want to Be More Than a Way to Pay

December 28, 2022
EU digital wallets are looking to be more than just payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Swiss National Bank Says Merchant Cash Acceptance Unchanged Since 2021

February 23, 2024
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel said Friday (Feb. 23) that physical cash will never disappear from use in Switzerland, despite the popularity of payment apps. 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 […]

BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs

September 28, 2023
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Switzerland Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Measures

August 30, 2023
Switzerland is set to introduce new rules to tackle money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Swiss National Bank Preps Test of Wholesale CBDC

June 26, 2023
Switzerland’s central bank is reportedly planning to issue a wholesale digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...