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Credit unions have distinct hallmarks: they are not-for-profit and member-owned. Yet amid the flood of financial services companies in today’s digital landscape, these differentiators can be difficult to convey. While many younger consumers are actively seeking the

ACH is a critical part of the U.S. payment infrastructure, driving a significant portion of transaction volumes and supporting important use cases such as supplier payments, payroll, and many others. Despite competition from newer rails that serve similar

From streaming platforms that learn your favorite shows to social apps that adapt to your moods, today’s users don’t just want options—they expect flexibility. If something doesn’t work, they switch, tweak, or move on. This mindset is especially true for Gen Z and m

From Reaction to Prevention: Rethinking Payment Fraud
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With the advent of faster payments, many financial organizations have prioritized speed over fraud detection. Consumers expect instant transactions, but

Real-time payments have yet to become a true retail mainstay in the U.S., but trillions of dollars moved across the FedNow and RTP networks last year. Both networks recently increased their transaction limits to $10 million, dramatically expanding enterprise use

At first glance, it looks like a simple return or a routine dispute. But behind many of these transactions is a growing problem often mischaracterized as friendly fraud—a form of first-party fraud that costs organizations significantly and is increasingly

The BRICS group of nations is moving forward with plans for a shared currency for internal trade, potentially launching as early as next year. Last week, the Institute for Economic Strategies of the Russian Academy of Sciences announced a working prototype of a trad

The costs of debit card fraud have increasingly tilted toward merchants, with retailers now bearing nearly half of the overall burden rather than banks or payment networks.
That shift is documented in biennial data from the Federal Reserve, which publishes its debi

The ACH Network is reliable and ubiquitous. And over the past year, it continued to realize strong growth, both in the volume of payments and overall dollar amount. In 2025, ACH Network payment volume increased by roughly 1.6

The essay discusses the significant rise of credit card transactions in India, fueled by e-commerce and larger purchases, while debit card usage declines, primarily due to the rise of the UPI payment system. Despite challenges, debit cards remain relevant.

Paying a supplier is a fundamental function for businesses, yet it’s often encumbered by a complex billing cycle. When the supplier is in a different jurisdiction, this complexity skyrockets, forcing organizations to navigate foreign exchange rates, bank

Running a business shouldn’t mean navigating a maze of payment options. But the sheer variety of ways there are to pay today puts pressure on businesses to accommodate every option—or risk losing a sale.
To meet this challenge, many businesses with simple payment n

Over the past two decades, payment systems in most developed markets have moved from slow, multi-day processes—like checks—to near-instant transfers between counterparties.  Yet, while buyers can now move funds in real time, many still delay payments, often to

Crypto money laundering has surged at a staggering pace, reaching at least $82 billion last year, up from just $10 billion in 2020. As crypto markets have become more liquid, laundering operations have grown more sophisticated and more brazen, operating openly

The humble demand deposit account has been the cornerstone of the financial services system for decades. However, banking customers who manage all their finances through checking and savings accounts at a single financial institution are in short supply.
At the

More than a decade after the Dodd-Frank Act redrew the regulatory boundaries of the banking industry, two Republican senators are seeking to revisit one if its key thresholds—a move that could steer millions in additional debit card revenue to community banks,

Once artificial intelligence achieved conversational capabilities, organizations rushed to deploy AI in customer service use cases like fast-food drive-thrus and online shopping. Financial institutions followed suit, leveraging AI chatbots and virtual assistants to

Retailers across Japan have begun alerting customers that they will stop accepting WeChat Pay and Alipay, China’s two largest digital payment systems. While political friction is contributing to the growing economic separation between the two countries, the shift al

Credit scores critically impact financial decisions, yet many lack understanding of their distribution. Recent data reveals the prevalence of different credit score ranges, emphasizing the need for context in assessing personal credit situations. A new fintech model is transforming secured credit cards, linking them to checking accounts for automatic repayment, though it raises regulatory questions regarding transaction processing and consumer repayment management.