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The Downside of Not Offering Real-Time Payments
There have been remarkable strides toward U.S. real-time payment adoption in recent years, driven by growing demand among businesses and consumers. As the long-awaited ubiquity of instant payments dra
ISO 20022 Is the Beginning of the Road for Mid-Market Financial Institutions
After years of discussion about the new messaging protocol, ISO 20022 is now an inevitability. Though there are substantial benefits to adopting the protocol, many financial institutionsespecially in
Fast, Secure, and Future-Ready: Santander Consumer’s Payments Tech Transformation
In the fast-changing world of financial services, modernizing payments technology has become essential for businesses looking to reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and stay competitive. Santa
What’s Driving the Adoption of Virtual Cards?
Virtual cards have been a popular option for consumers for years, but theyre just now gaining traction among businesses. With an increasingly globalized economy, corporate entities are seeking effici
The Looming Cyber Threats Targeting Smaller Financial Institutions
Cyber fraud presents a unique threat to small and mid-sized financial institutions, which often lack the resources or expertise that major banks possess to fend off account takeovers and other cyberat
ACH Has Best Year on Record, Driven By Accelerating Same Day ACH Adoption
Amid constant speculation about the future of payments technology, the ACH Network had its best year yet. The ACH Network processed more transactions, moved higher dollar values, and established more
Money Mules Up the Ante on Fraud, Creating Significant Impacts on Financial Institutions
Criminals are continually looking for ways to circumvent fraud detection systems, and money mules have become a popular vehicle to move illicit funds between accounts. Mules are favored because they a
Why Painless Payouts Matter
The buzz is growing louder. Many merchants are tired of navigating intricate payout processes that drain valuable time and resources. They want to be rid of payment headaches and welcome more seamless
How Integrating Payments Enhances User Engagement, Drives Revenue
Payment integration is a powerful way to improve the user experience on any software platform by offering benefits that extend far beyond simple transaction processing. However, many business owners m
The Power of Real-Time Payments on a Global Scale
The United States employs multiple real-time payment schemes; however, unlike those in many emerging markets, these methods are not driven by a central government or central bank. In the absence of a