real time payments

Real time payments – also known as realtime payments, instant payments or immediate payments as electronic retail payment solutions that are available 24/7/365.

Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
February 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There’s been no shortage of ideas and attempts by businesses to make payments a part of their strategic roadmap, Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen...

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Only 5% of Direct-to-Bank-Account Payouts Arrive in or Near Real Time
Only 5% of Direct-to-Bank-Account Payouts Arrive in or Near Real Time
February 07, 2024  |  Faster Payments

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers expect quick and seamless payment experiences. This means that when they receive payouts, they want them to be processed and...

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Fiserv’s Clover Logs 30% Revenue Growth, Zelle Transactions Surge 44%
Fiserv’s Clover Logs 30% Revenue Growth, Zelle Transactions Surge 44%
February 06, 2024  |  Earnings

Fiserv’s most recent results show momentum as smaller businesses and financial institutions (FIs) alike invest in upgrading their digital and mobile capabilities and payments acceptance....

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Real-Time Payments Get Boost From New Partnerships in US and Europe
Real-Time Payments Get Boost From New Partnerships in US and Europe
February 06, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have continued their growth in 2024 so far, with several developments unfolding in various countries around the globe. Angola, for one, has taken...

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Nium Looks to Expand in India With Payment Licenses
Nium Looks to Expand in India With Payment Licenses
February 05, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Nium has received new payments licenses in India as it looks to expand in that country. The Singapore-based real-time payments FinTech announced Monday (Feb. 5) that...

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70% of Consumers Opt for Instant Merchant Refunds If Given the Choice
70% of Consumers Opt for Instant Merchant Refunds If Given the Choice
February 05, 2024  |  Disbursements

For most American consumers, disbursements — which include earnings and income payments, Social Security payments, tax refunds, insurance claim payouts and loan disbursements — remain...

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Two-Thirds of College Students Want to Use Their App to Pay Tuition
Two-Thirds of College Students Want to Use Their App to Pay Tuition
February 02, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Pursuing an education is fundamental to skill development, intellectual advancement and personal growth, laying the groundwork for future success. However, soaring tuition costs have made...

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Demand for Security Solutions Boosts Mastercard’s Value-Added Services Revenues 17%
Demand for Security Solutions Boosts Mastercard’s Value-Added Services Revenues 17%
January 31, 2024  |  Earnings

For Mastercard, new payment flows and digital innovations outpaced spending growth on cards — though consumers remain resilient. And as management noted in a press...

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New Report Examines Impact of Cross-Border Payments on Business Growth
New Report Examines Impact of Cross-Border Payments on Business Growth
January 30, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

In an era of disruptive technologies, cross-border payments are quietly undergoing a revolution. The emerging paradigm centers around cost-effective, real-time payment options with maximum visibility...

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