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Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments

June 02, 2025
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Bank of America CEO: ‘Consumers Are Still Solidly in the Game’
Earnings // April 15, 2025

Consumers are still spending, Bank of America’s earnings showed Tuesday (April 15), despite the volatility of what CEO Brian Moynihan termed a “changing economy.”   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Velera Teams Up With Zelle to Drive Faster Payments for Smaller Credit Unions
Partnerships // April 14, 2025

Velera and Early Warning Services, the company behind Zelle, are partnering to broaden real-time payment offerings for small financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Zelle Removes Ability to Send or Receive Money Through App
Mobile Payments // April 01, 2025

The standalone Zelle app can no longer be used for sending or receiving money, and users are being invited to enroll to use the peer-to-peer payment method through a participating bank or credit union’s app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $337 Million in Refunds in 2024
Legal // March 14, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement actions resulted in $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024. 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...

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Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments

June 02, 2025
A burst of announcements, from Visa’s “buyer-protected” account-to-account (A2A) service in the U.K. to fresh funding for variable recurring payments, has pushed bank-to-bank transfers back onto corporate agendas. Yet the vocabulary can feel like alphabet soup. Below is a glossary that puts the main terms in context, shows how they differ and notes where each […]

60% of US Consumers Use P2P Apps to Pay Bills

January 16, 2025
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms have gained popularity, especially among young consumers who value quick and seamless transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

More Than Half of US Consumers Use P2P Apps to Send Money

August 02, 2024
Consumers are turning to peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Venmo and Zelle for quick and easy money transfers. But while these services have become ubiquitous, concerns about fraud are casting a...

Bank of America: Collaboration and Innovation Will Drive the Future of Payments

May 31, 2024
Payments modernization, depending on the financial services company, will be synonymous with upgrades. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Velera Teams Up With Zelle to Drive Faster Payments for Smaller Credit Unions

April 14, 2025
Velera and Early Warning Services, the company behind Zelle, are partnering to broaden real-time payment offerings for small financial institutions. 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 […]

Zelle Removes Ability to Send or Receive Money Through App

April 01, 2025
The standalone Zelle app can no longer be used for sending or receiving money, and users are being invited to enroll to use the peer-to-peer payment method through a participating...

FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $337 Million in Refunds in 2024

March 14, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement actions resulted in $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Report: CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Zelle Operator and Owner Banks

March 04, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly dropped its lawsuit targeting the operator and three owner banks of Zelle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...