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Public-Sector Payments Prepare for $175B Shift to Digital

June 05, 2025
Paper checks still power federal disbursement payments, but a sweeping executive order is forcing agencies to modernize to digital.
Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail
Real-Time Payments // June 04, 2025

The global real-time payments landscape is advancing. Banks, platforms and retailers are launching new capabilities that make instant settlement a reality for businesses and consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Consumers Now See Instant Payments as Essential for Managing Household Cash Flow
Money Mobility // May 07, 2025

Once considered a nice-to-have, instant payments are fast becoming a must-have in the disbursement economy. 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,...

New Real-Time Payments Map Highlights Worldwide Acceleration
Real-Time Payments // May 05, 2025

Real-time payments continue to shake up the financial landscape, driven by infrastructure upgrades and cross-border collaborations. From North and Latin America to Europe and beyond, banks and FinTechs are accelerating efforts to enable faster, more accessible payment experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

The Instant Payments Digital Divide: Why Some Small Businesses Thrive and Others Struggle
Money Mobility // April 02, 2025

Small -to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rely on instant payments to improve cash flow, yet their adoption remains far from universal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Real-Time Payment Innovations Signal Maturity Across Banking and Retail

June 04, 2025
The global real-time payments landscape is advancing. Banks, platforms and retailers are launching new capabilities that make instant settlement a reality for businesses and consumers. 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, […]

New Real-Time Payments Map Highlights Worldwide Acceleration

May 05, 2025
Real-time payments continue to shake up the financial landscape, driven by infrastructure upgrades and cross-border collaborations. From North and Latin America to Europe and beyond, banks and FinTechs are accelerating...

Real-Time Payments Continue Momentum With New Partnerships and Wider Bank Coverage

April 01, 2025
The real-time payments ecosystem is evolving fast — not with hype but with concrete infrastructure upgrades and strategic expansions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Real-Time Payments Spike With $10M Transactions, Digital Wallet Boom

March 11, 2025
What if a business could move millions of dollars instantly — just like sending a text message? That’s exactly what’s happening as real-time payments expand. The Clearing House’s RTP® network...