The Federal Reserve launched a new instant payment system, FedNow, on July 20. It promises to open the world of instantaneous money transfers, at any hour of any day, to the masses — at least in the U ...

Checkout speed has become one of the most critical factors in today's retail experience. Tolerance for waiting time at the ...

The way instant payments can be sent and received recently took a major leap forward with the launch of the FedNow Service (FedNow). Developed and operated by the US Federal Reserve, FedNow is an ...

Walmart Inc. customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases. The enhanced feature is a flash point in the escalating tensions ...

From 9 January 2025, EU payment service provides are required to shift away from transaction-based sanctions screenings for certain intra-EU instant credit payments Regulation (EU) 2024/886, the ...

Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Bank today announced its Treasury customers now have access to send and receive instant payments. "At SouthState, we understand that in ...

Low-friction mobile UX has therefore become a strategic priority. Successful platforms in emerging markets emphasize minimal steps, native mobile flows, biometric authentication, and clear real-time ...

Intended to accelerate the rollout of real-time payments in Europe, the EU’s Instant Payment Regulation (IPR), which came ...

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Greece is upgrading IRIS payments with higher limits and EU cross-border connectivity beginning January 15, 2026.