Real-Time Payments

Real-Time Payments
FedNow Fortifies Security for Instant Payments
April 23, 2026

Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) will launch a new risk mitigation tool for FedNow® Service participants on Tuesday (April 28). 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...

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37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security
April 21, 2026

For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. 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,...

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SoFi Uses Galileo to Power Real-Time FedNow Transfers
April 13, 2026

SoFi has begun offering instant bank transfers via the Federal Reserve’s FedNow® Service. 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....

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For Small Businesses, Slow Money Is Expensive Money
April 07, 2026

For many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), financial health is not determined solely by total revenue, but by the precise timing of that revenue’s arrival. PYMNTS Intelligence research indicates that 39% of small businesses operate with less than one month of operating cash on hand,...

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Real-Time Payments Ease the Squeeze on Workers and Small Firms
April 02, 2026

Real-time payments are moving from a technical upgrade to altering how money is actually experienced, managed and valued across the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Why Payroll Is Becoming the Latest Loyalty Product
March 30, 2026

As more Americans earn income outside traditional employment, payouts have quietly replaced paychecks. 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....

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CFOs Target Idle Cash as Treasury Shifts to Real-Time Control
March 29, 2026

Within the corporate realm, treasury is expected to anticipate, allocate and act, turning liquidity into a managed input. That transition toward proactive management is forcing finance leaders to reconsider a longstanding assumption: that delays in payments are a tolerable feature of doing business. Get the...

Money Mobility
Why Millions of New Accounts Never Turn Into Real Banking Relationships
March 25, 2026

Banks and credit unions are opening millions of new accounts, yet too many fail to become active relationships. As FinTechs deliver instant funding and immediate usability, traditional financial institutions (FIs) are facing a shift. Deposit growth now depends on how quickly new accounts move from...

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Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
March 09, 2026

Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But each country is following a distinct strategic path. Get the Full Story Complete the form...