Instant Payments Landscape in the US
RTP, FedNow, and the future of B2B payments
Overview
The Instant Payment Revolution
Instant payment systems like RTP (Real-Time Payments) and FedNow are transforming the B2B payments landscape, offering alternatives to traditional card-based transactions while reducing interchange fees and settlement times.
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Key Players
Instant Payment Networks
RTP Network The Clearing House's real-time payment system, operational since 2017.
FedNow Service Federal Reserve's instant payment service launched in 2023.
Zelle Network Consumer-focused instant payments through bank partnerships.
ACH Same Day Enhanced ACH processing for faster settlement times.
StableCoins This is emerging area to watch as this offers a new payment rail based on Crypto (blockchain) infrastructure that avoids the traditonal banking/financial networks
Bottom line
Disrupting Traditional Payments
Instant payment networks are creating new opportunities for businesses to reduce costs, improve cash flow, and enhance customer experiences while challenging the dominance of card-based payment systems in B2B transactions.
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