Speed is becoming the defining feature of lending, and borrowers are setting the pace. With inflation pinching household budgets and emergencies around every corner, consumers no longer consider instant disbursements…
Property managers are embracing real-time payment rails — and not just for speed. Tenants now expect digital convenience at every touch point, from rent payments to security deposit refunds. Vendors,…
The trucking and transportation industry depends on timing. When parts, fuel or payments don’t arrive on time, everything downstream suffers. In recent years, instant payments have helped address part of…
A shift in public-sector disbursements is underway. Beginning Sept. 30, all federal agencies must replace paper-based payments with digital disbursements, including real-time payments, direct deposit, prepaid cards and digital wallets.…
Once considered a nice-to-have, instant payments are fast becoming a must-have in the disbursement economy. According to new PYMNTS Intelligence research, nearly 38% of consumers now receive their nongovernment disbursements…
Small -to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rely on instant payments to improve cash flow, yet their adoption remains far from universal. Industries with strong digital momentum, such as gaming and the…
Faster payments are transforming the financial landscape, but with speed comes heightened fraud concerns. Real-time payments move instantly, making them attractive to both consumers and fraudsters. However, the reality is…
Despite rapid advancements in digital payments, healthcare transactions remain frustratingly slow and outdated. Patients accustomed to seamless digital transactions elsewhere are still dealing with lengthy reimbursement wait times and cumbersome…
What keeps paper checks alive in the digital age? Despite their declining popularity for personal transactions, checks still account for nearly 40% of U.S. B2B payment volume. In fact, 68%…
What do gig workers and gamers have in common? Both are driving a seismic shift in how businesses manage payments — and instant is the name of the game. For…