In the rapidly evolving world of financial transactions, the Request for Payment (RfP) system emerges as a game-changer, offering unparalleled efficiency and convenience. This innovative approach to payments revolutionizes the traditional billing process, allowing businesses and individuals to request payments directly within a secure banking environment. The advent of RfP not only simplifies transactions but also enhances the control and flexibility for both payers and payees.
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Data for today’s episode is provided by Javelin Strategy & Research’s Report: How Financial Institutions Can Plot Their Instant Payment Strategy
6 Benefits of Request for Payment
- 32% – avoiding late payment
- 26% – immediate confirmation that payment was received
- 19% – immediate payment posting/transfer of funds
- 13% – faster option
- 5% – more secure option
- 5% – simpler option
About Report
Consumers and businesses alike are clamoring for faster and easier payment options. With the recent launch of FedNow, as well as the continued presence of The Clearing House’s RTP network, instant payments are poised to transform money movement in the United States. This will require careful consideration and planning by financial institutions as they assess the needs of their customer bases, the potential for growing revenue, and the products and services they want to push out to consumers and business clients.
This Javelin Strategy & Research report looks at U.S. instant payments, assessing the differences between FedNow and RTP, the essential use cases, and the factors financial institutions must sort through as they plot out an instant payment strategy.