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Instant finance: the rise of real-time payments

Anoop Basavarajaiah
Director Pre-sales: Americas, Volante Technologies

In a world where immediacy drives consumer expectations and operational efficiency defines business success, real-time payments (RTP) have emerged as a transformative force.

By 2032, the global value of real-time payments — also known as instant payments — is projected to reach $284.49 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 35.4%. This substantial growth underscores the pressing demand for payment networks that operate at the speed of modern commerce, seamlessly facilitating instantaneous transfers between individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. In response to this, 73% of financial institutions plan to increase the number of domestic real-time payment networks they will make available to their customers over the next 12 months.

RTPs are more than just faster transactions — they represent a fundamental leap forward in payments technology. Unlike traditional batch processing systems, RTP frameworks enable continuous instant clearing and settlement, reducing friction, enhancing security, and providing unprecedented transparency. What’s more, these instant payments are available 24/7, adding to their convenience and expediency. For financial institutions, fintechs, and enterprises alike, RTPs aren’t merely a nice-to-have feature — they’re the cornerstone of a broader payments modernization strategy aimed at remaining competitive in an increasingly digital-first economy.

As consumer expectations continue to rise, and as global regulatory frameworks increasingly advocate for fast, more transparent transactions, now is the time to embrace real-time payments.

What are real-time payments?

Real-time payments are an advanced payment method that allows for the instant transfer of funds between payer and payee, providing immediate confirmation and availability of funds. Unlike traditional payment systems, which rely on batch processing and delayed settlement cycles, RTP operates continuously, ensuring payments are completed in seconds, 24/7.

For the sake of clarity, the terms “real-time payments” and “instant payments” can be used interchangeably, but should not be confused with “faster payments.” As their name implies, faster payments process more quickly than traditional payments, but may still rely on batch settlement or delay availability of funds until a later date. Real-time or instant payments, by comparison, ensure immediate clearing and settlement, making funds instantly available to payees and removing the risk of settlement delays.

But what makes real-time payments possible? Let’s take a closer look.

The foundation of real-time payment networks

At their core, RTP networks consist of several critical components:

  • A unified messaging standard: RTP networks rely on ISO 20022, a global financial messaging standard that ensures transactions carry rich, structured data in addition to standard payment instructions. This data-rich format enables greater interoperability and transparency and ensures that real-time payments can support advanced use cases, such as reconciliation and providing detailed remittance information.
  • Real-time settlement engines: Unlike batch processing, which queues transactions for settlement within predefined windows, RTPs operate on real-time settlement engines. These engines process each transaction individually as it happens, enabling RTP networks to continuously clear and settle payments, thereby reducing risk exposure and enhancing liquidity management.
  • Authentication and security protocols: Security is paramount in an environment where irrevocable transactions occur in a matter of seconds. As such, RTP networks employ robust authentication protocols, such as multi-factor authentication and biometric validation, and safeguard data using encryption and tokenization to ensure each payment is protected from end to end.

The technology behind real-time payments

The rapid, always-on nature of real-time payments wouldn’t be possible without the use of cutting-edge technology, including:

  • Application programming interfaces: APIs play a pivotal role in RTPs by serving as the connective tissue between payment platforms, financial institutions, and third-party services. APIs enable seamless, real-time processing and communication, enabling participants to integrate RTP capabilities into their existing systems with ease.
  • Cloud infrastructure: The scalability and reliability of cloud technology makes it ideal for supporting the high availability and low latency required for RTP networks. Cloud-based infrastructure also reduces costs compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure, while also granting institutions the flexibility to innovate and expand their offerings.
  • Artificial intelligence: Given the dynamic nature of instant payments, institutions require fraud management systems capable of assessing threats in real time. AI and machine learning-based tools analyze transaction patterns as they take place, flagging anomalies and enabling institutions to engage in proactive risk management.

Network and connectivity requirements

RTP networks require high-speed, reliable network connectivity to facilitate instantaneous processing and communication between participants. To support this, financial institutions must connect to central clearing systems such as The Clearing House’s Real-time Payments® (TCH RTP®) network or the Federal Reserve’s FedNow® network via secure, low-latency channels to ensure rapid data exchange.

Interoperability is another critical factor for real-time payments processing. To maximize the benefits of RTPs, systems must integrate across banks, non-bank financial institutions, and payment service providers. This requires adhering to global standards such as ISO 20022 and fostering partnerships to bridge gaps between legacy systems and modern RTP frameworks.

How real-time payments work

The settlement and clearing process within RTP networks is uniquely designed to enhance speed and efficiency:

  1. Payment initiation: The payer initiates a transaction via an RTP-enabled platform, entering details such as the payee’s account information and payment amount. Some RTP networks support paying to an email address, telephone number, or other recipient identifier based on tokenization and directory lookups, enabling payers to transfer funds without knowing the destination account number.
  2. Validation and authorization: The payer’s financial institution validates the transaction, authenticates the payer’s identity, and confirms the availability of funds within their account. If approved, the transaction is forwarded to the RTP network for clearing.
  3. Clearing: The RTP network communicates with the payee’s financial institution to validate their account details and ensure they are able to receive the funds.
  4. Settlement: Once both financial institutions confirm the transaction, the RTP settlement engine instantly transfers funds between accounts and updates the ledgers in real time. Both the payer and the payee are notified of the completed transaction, and the payee has immediate access to the funds.

16 use cases and applications for real-time payments

Real-time payments are redefining how money moves across industries, delivering speed, transparency, and efficiency where it matters most. Whether solving age-old payment bottlenecks or enabling entirely new services, RTPs are at the heart of financial evolution.

Here are just a few ways different industries are leveraging real-time payments to drive change:

  1. Peer-to-peer payments: With RTPs, transferring money to friends or family is no longer a waiting game. RTPs ensure funds move instantly, offering unparalleled conveniences for everyday scenarios such as splitting bills or reimbursing expenses.
  2. On-demand payroll: The days of waiting until payday are over. Real-time payments make it so that employees — especially gig and hourly workers — can access their earnings as soon as they’ve been earned, easing financial strain and improving job satisfaction.
  3. Bill payments: Consumers can pay utility bills, subscriptions, or rent at the last minute without fear of delays or late penalties, while businesses enjoy the benefits of immediate cash flow and simplified reconciliation.
  4. Point-of-sale transactions: Retailers are enhancing the check out experience by enabling customers to make instant payments directly from their bank accounts. By bypassing card networks, retailers reduce costs while providing their customers with faster, frictionless transactions.
  5. Social benefits: Governments are streamlining social support systems with RTPs, delivering unemployment benefits or pension payments in seconds. Timely payments mean recipients can depend on their funds without the uncertainty of processing delays.
  6. Insurance claims: Settling insurance claims used to take weeks, but with real-time payments, insurers can provide policyholders with relief when they need it most, building trust and loyalty in the process.
  7. Emergency fund transfers: In crises such as natural disasters, every second counts. RTPs ensure governments and organizations can quickly deliver critical funds to those affected, speeding up recovery efforts and saving lives.
  8. Vendor and supplier payments: With RTPs, late payments are no longer a pain point for vendors. Instant payments empower businesses to pay their suppliers immediately, strengthening partnerships and ensuring supply chain continuity without cash flow interruptions.
  9. Cross-border settlements: International payments, long plagued by delays and opacity, are undergoing a transformation. RTP networks that follow global messaging standards such as ISO 20022 are making cross-border transactions faster, more reliable, and more affordable.
  10. Government benefits disbursements: Taxpayers no longer have to wait weeks for their refunds. RTPs make it possible for governments to process and disburse funds in a matter of minutes, improving public perception and reducing administrative costs.
  11. Registration fees: Whether signing up for a course or registering for an event, RTPs make the process seamless. Payments are confirmed instantly, giving participants peace of mind and organizers immediate access to funds.
  12. Campaign donations: Political campaigns and non-profits thrive on timely contributions. Real-time payments enable donors to send funds instantaneously, ensuring organizers can respond to opportunities and challenges without delay.
  13. Loan repayments: With real-time payments, borrowers can make loan payments instantly, avoiding late fees and maintaining their credit standing. Lenders, in turn, benefit from faster payment cycles and reduced processing overhead.
  14. Invoice settlement: Gone are the days of waiting for check clearances — businesses using instant payments can settle invoices on the spot, improving cash flow visibility and reducing disputes over delayed payments.
  15. Discounting schemes: RTPs make real-time, dynamic discounting a reality, enabling businesses to incentivize early payments and strengthen their supplier relationships while optimizing working capital.
  16. Financing: Whether it’s small business loans or personal credit, lenders can disburse funds immediately, offering borrowers unmatched convenience.

Where are real-time payments currently available?

Real-time payments are rapidly expanding worldwide, transforming financial ecosystems with their speed and efficiency. While their adoption varies by region, major economies are embracing RTP networks to meet rising consumer and business expectations. Here’s a closer look at where RTPs are currently available, the key players driving adoptions, and the challenges they face in building a globally connected network.

North America

In the United States, two key players are championing real-time payments adoption: The Clearing House (TCH) and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow. TCH launched its RTP platform in 2017, offering a private-sector solution designed for instant clearing and settlement. TCH RTP has seen growing adoption amongst banks and fintechs, emphasizing flexibility and use cases such as P2P and bill payments.

FedNow, launched in 2023, provides a public-sector alternative, making RTP accessible to a broader range of financial institutions, including smaller banks and credit unions. FedNow aims to increase competition, broaden access, and further accelerate the shift toward real-time payments in the U.S.

Canada is also advancing with its Real-Time Rail initiative, which is expected to modernize its payment infrastructure by enabling immediate transfers, supported by ISO 20022 messaging standards.

Europe

Europe has been a pioneer in real-time payments, with the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme leading the charge. Available across the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), this network enables instant transfers between participating countries, with settlement guaranteed within seconds. SCT Inst has driven significant RTP adoption across the Eurozone, empowering cross-border commerce and consumer transactions.

The UK’s Faster Payments System (FPS), launched in 2008, set an early benchmark for RTP networks, providing near-instant domestic transfers. The system is continuously updated to support evolving consumer and business needs, becoming a model for newer systems worldwide. In the coming years, as part of the UK government’s New Payments Vision, FPS — along with other UK domestic payment methods — will be converted to the ISO 20022 standard.

Asia-Pacific

The APAC region has emerged as a hotbed for real-time payments innovation. India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a global standout, enabling seamless P2P and merchant transactions with remarkable scalability. UPI has transformed payments for millions, fostering financial inclusion and serving as a blueprint for other developing economies.

Other notable networks include Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP), which supports real-time domestic transfers and innovative overlay systems, and Singapore’s FAST (Fast and Secure Transfers) network, which facilitates instant interbank transfers. Both networks emphasize interoperability and user-centric design.

Latin America

RTP adoption is gaining traction in Latin America, where countries such as Brazil are leading with initiatives such as PIX, an instant payment network launched by the Central Bank of Brazil. PIX has revolutionized payments in the region by making transactions fast, low-cost, and accessible, particularly in unbanked and underbanked populations.

Mexico’s SPEI system has been another major success story, supporting real-time interbank transfers and driving financial inclusion through widespread adoption.

Africa

Africa’s strong mobile money infrastructure is driving RTP network adoption. In countries across the continent, the M-Pesa platform has demonstrated how real-time payments can thrive in markets where traditional banking penetration is low. South Africa’s RTC (Real-Time Clearing) system is also paving the way for instant payments in the region’s formal banking sector.

Even as RTP networks proliferate in regions around the world, the lack of interoperability between networks remains a significant hurdle. Many real-time payment platforms are siloed, using proprietary systems and differing standards, which limit cross-border functionality. The ISO 20022 messaging standard aims to address this challenge, creating a common language for global RTP networks and enabling smoother connectivity. However, achieving seamless global interoperability will require closer collaboration between governments, regulators, and private entities.

Speaking of regulators, global regulatory landscapes are another factor impacting RTP adoption. Many countries are implementing mandates to ensure faster payments access, while also enforcing strict compliance measures around anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). Organizations must consider global and regional data privacy and consumer protection laws when deploying real-time payments. Central banks and regulators are also exploring how RTPs intersect with other innovations, such as digital currencies and distributed ledger technology, further influencing the development of RTP networks.

The benefits and challenges of real-time payments

The benefits that real-time payments offer to both individuals and organizations are far-reaching but, as with any technological innovation, they also present their fair share of challenges.

Let’s explore both angles, starting with key benefits:

Benefits of real-time payments for individuals

  • More convenient payment options: RTP networks provide consumers with flexible ways to send and receive money instantly, whether repaying friends, settling bills, or making purchases.
  • Instant access to funds: Consumers no longer need to wait for funds to clear. With RTPs, salaries, refunds, and benefits are all available instantly, providing financial flexibility where it matters most.
  • Greater visibility into available funds: Real-time notifications and instant transaction processing give individuals an up-to-the-minute view of account balances, empowering more informed decision-making and smarter budgeting.
  • Faster refunds and disbursements: Whether it’s an online purchase return or an insurance payout, real-time payments ensure refunds and claims are settled in seconds.
  • More secure payment options: By leveraging advanced encryption, tokenization, and authentication protocols, RTPs offer enhanced security compared to legacy systems, reducing consumers’ risk exposure and offering much-needed peace of mind.

Benefits for organizations

  • Enhanced liquidity and cash flow management: Instant payments offer institutions real-time access to funds and immediate visibility into financial flows, thereby accelerating decision-making and enabling better liquidity management to meet operational needs.
  • New revenue streams: By leveraging RTP capabilities, financial institutions can introduce innovative offerings, such as instant payroll, on-demand disbursements, and dynamic discounting, creating new income sources while enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Reduced operational costs: Real-time payments enable enterprises to reduce their reliance on costly payment methods such as credit card transactions and paper checks, cutting interchange fees and processing costs.
  • Greater payment security: RTPs enable bidirectional messaging, enabling payers and payees to exchange information in real-time. This bidirectional communication reduces errors, enhances transparency, and — when paired with other measures, such as data encryption, tokenization, and authentication — increases payment security.
  • 24/7 availability for operational continuity: Unlike traditional payment systems constrained by banking hours, real-time payment networks operate around the clock, ensuring payrolls, vendor payments, and emergency disbursements can be completed instantly, any time they’re needed.
  • Greater operational efficiency and business performance: By automating repetitive tasks such as payment reconciliation and invoice processing, RTP networks streamline workflows and free up resources for strategic activities. Their always-on nature further ensures that processes remain uninterrupted, even during holidays or on weekends.
  • Stronger fraud management: ISO 20022’s structured and data-rich format allows for sophisticated fraud management by providing complete visibility into payment details, enabling institutions to more easily identify anomalies and comply with AML and CTF requirements.
  • Irrevocable payments: Unlike traditional payment methods, which can be reversed or contested, RTP transactions are final once cleared. This reduces the risk of chargebacks and disputes, which is especially valuable for merchants and suppliers.
  • Expedited invoice settlement: The inefficiencies of manual invoice processing and delayed settlements are a drain on cash flow and resources. RTPs change this paradigm, enabling businesses to settle invoices instantly, reducing administrative burdens, improving vendor relationships, and strengthening operational agility.
  • Just-in-time inventory management: For industries where inventory costs are a constant balancing act, real-time payments provide the flexibility to adopt just-in-time procurement strategies. Instant payments enable businesses to restock precisely when needed, reducing carrying costs while meeting customer demand. This alignment of payment and inventory cycles optimizes both profitability and supply chain reliability.
  • Dynamic discounting: Real-time payments unlock opportunities for businesses to leverage dynamic discounting models. Buyers can negotiate cost savings by settling invoices early, while suppliers benefit from improved cash flow — a win-win approach that strengthens partnerships while optimizing financial liquidity.
  • Enhanced cash forecasting: Reliable cash flow forecasting requires accurate, real-time visibility into incoming and outgoing payments. RTPs deliver exactly that, empowering businesses to make strategic financial decisions, eliminate the uncertainty of traditional payment cycles, and plan confidently for growth.
  • Fewer payment risks: Payment delays create exposure to risks such as defaults or currency fluctuations. Real-time payments mitigate these vulnerabilities by ensuring immediate and irrevocable settlement of funds at any hour of the day.
  • Global trade facilitation: Cross-border transactions are often subject to high fees and extended processing times. By contrast, RTP networks enable faster, more predictable international payments, enabling businesses that engage in global trade to reduce costs, improve cash flow, and form strong relationships with international partners.
  • Optimized accounts receivable: The delays associated with traditional payment systems can disrupt cash flow, extending the accounts receivable cycle. RTP networks ensure payments are received and processed instantly, enabling businesses to shorten days sales outstanding. Faster cash inflows strengthen financial health and provide the flexibility to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Stronger competitive advantage: In a marketplace increasingly driven by customer expectations for immediacy, real-time payments offer a clear competitive advantage. Businesses that adopt these capabilities position themselves as innovators, providing speed and reliability that both clients and partners value. This not only attracts new opportunities but ensures relevance in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

Challenges of real-time payments

While real-time payments offer undeniable advantages, implementing and managing them comes with its own set of challenges. Businesses and financial institutions must overcome these hurdles to unlock RTPs’ full potential:

  • 24/7 end-to-end enablement: Operating on a 24/7 basis isn’t just about ensuring system uptime — it requires seamless integration across all components of the payments ecosystem. From customer-facing interfaces to back-office operations and settlement processes, every element must be optimized for continuous availability. Achieving this level of reliability can be resource-intensive, demanding robust infrastructure and rigorous testing.
  • Monetization of RTP services: While real-time payments provide significant value, monetizing these services remains a challenge for financial institutions. Many use cases, such as P2P transfers, come with consumer expectations of low or no fees. Institutions must identify value-added offerings, such as enriched data insights or premium service tiers, to create sustainable revenue streams while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Competitive differentiation: As real-time payments become a standard feature, financial institutions and fintechs must find a way to stand out in a crowded market. Competitive differentiation increasingly relies on offering innovative use cases, superior user experiences, and bundled services. Developing these unique propositions requires significant investment in research, customer insights, and technological advancements.
  • Updating channels and systems: Legacy systems and traditional payment channels often lack the flexibility to handle real-time payments, necessitating extensive modernization efforts. Institutions must upgrade infrastructure, integrate new APIs, and adopt ISO 20022 messaging standards to ensure compatibility and efficiency. These updates demand considerable time, resources, and collaboration across technology providers and internal teams.

How organizations can fight fraud in the world of real-time payments

Real-time payments deliver unparalleled speed and convenience, but they also introduce unique challenges in the fight against fraud. The very features that make RTPs attractive — instantaneous settlement and 24/7 availability — create new vulnerabilities. Fraudulent transactions can be completed before red flags are raised, and the irrevocability of real-time payments means there’s little recourse once funds are transferred. To thrive in an RTP ecosystem, organizations must adopt proactive, sophisticated fraud prevention strategies.

The unique risks of real-time payments

In traditional payment systems, the delay between initiation and settlement provides a critical buffer for detecting and preventing fraud. Real-time payments remove this window, compressing the timeline and making early detection essential. Additionally, the finality of real-time transfers means that businesses and consumers cannot rely on chargebacks or reversals to recover funds. This creates an environment where fraudsters can act with speed and confidence unless countered with robust security measures.

Practical strategies for protecting real-time payments

Organizations can mitigate these risks by implementing a multi-layered approach to fraud prevention that leverages cutting-edge technology and proactive monitoring:

  • Real-time monitoring and alerts: Continuous monitoring of transactions is essential in the RTP environment. Sophisticated systems can analyze transaction patterns and flag anomalies instantly, enabling organizations to act before fraud is finalized. Alerts can notify relevant teams to investigate suspicious activity, providing an added layer of vigilance.
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence: AI and machine learning are indispensable tools in the fight against real-time payments fraud. By analyzing vast amounts of transaction data, these technologies can identify patterns and predict fraudulent behavior with high accuracy. Over time, AI systems adapt and improve, staying ahead of emerging fraud tactics.
  • Risk-based authentication: RTP networks benefit from authentication measures tailored to the risk level of each transaction. For high-value or unusual transactions, multi-factor authentication or biometric verification can provide additional assistance. This approach balances security with user convenience, focusing resources on the riskiest transactions.
  • Tokenization: Tokenization replaces sensitive payment information with unique, non-reversible tokens during transactions. Even if intercepted, these tokens are useless to fraudsters. Tokenization minimizes the risk of data breaches while maintaining the integrity of the real-time payment process.
  • Transaction thresholds: Setting transaction thresholds can reduce exposure to high-value fraud. For instance, organizations can cap transaction amounts for new accounts or impose daily limits until a customer’s profile is fully verified. These thresholds add an additional layer of protection, especially for accounts that could be targeted for fraud.
  • Advanced fraud analytics: Organizations should invest in fraud analytics tools that provide actionable insights into transaction trends, customer behaviors, and vulnerabilities. These tools enable teams to identify weak points in their systems and adjust fraud prevention strategies accordingly.
  • Customer education and awareness: Fraud prevention isn’t just the responsibility of organizations; customers play a critical role, as well. Educating customers and businesses on how to recognize phishing attempts, secure their accounts, and verify payment requests can reduce the likelihood of successful fraud attempts.

How to implement real-time payments in your organization

Adopting real-time payments is a critical step toward modernizing your payment infrastructure and staying competitive in today’s fast-paced financial landscape. However, implementing RTPs successfully requires careful planning and a strategic approach. Below, we outline key considerations and practical considerations to help your organization get started:

  • Think of RTPs as part of a broader modernization strategy. RTP implementation shouldn’t be treated as a standalone project. Instead, view it as a component of your organization’s overall payments modernization journey. Align real-time payments with other initiatives such as adopting ISO 20022 messaging standards, integrating APIs, and enhancing fraud prevention systems. This holistic perspective ensures your payment ecosystem is future-ready and interoperable across diverse use cases.
  • Develop a multi-network strategy. In regions with multiple RTP networks, it’s important to develop a strategy that incorporates all relevant systems. Offering connectivity to multiple networks maximizes your reach, ensuring you can service customers and partners regardless of their preferred system. This multi-network approach also provides redundancy and flexibility as the RTP ecosystem evolves.
  • Prioritize interoperability and integration. Ensure that your RTP implementation integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, including core banking platforms, treasury management systems, and customer interfaces. Interoperability is critical to providing a unified and frictionless experience for both internal stakeholders and end-users. Work with technology providers that support open APIs and adhere to global standards such as ISO 20022 to future-proof your implementation.
  • Invest in scalability and long-term growth. Although starting small is advisable, your real-time payments strategy should include plans for scaling as adoption increases. Choose technology solutions that can grow with your organization, supporting new use cases, higher transaction volumes, and expanding customer bases. Scalability is crucial in ensuring your institution can keep pace with the growing demand for RTP capabilities.
  • Address operational and cultural shifts. Implementing real-time payments isn’t just technological — it’s an operational and cultural shift. Ensure that internal teams are trained on the new system and that workflows are updated to support real-time processing and 24/7 availability. Additionally, foster a culture of agility and innovation, encouraging teams to explore new ways of leveraging RTPs to enhance services and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Don’t overlook customer experience. Real-time payments offer a unique opportunity to enhance the customer experience. Focus on designing user-friendly interfaces, clear notifications, and robust customer support for RTP transactions. The better the experience, the more likely customers and partners are to adopt and advocate for the new system.
  • Monitor performance and continuously optimize. Once your RTP implementation is live, establish metrics to monitor its performance, such as transaction volumes, processing times, and customer adoption rates. Use these insights to identify areas for improvement and optimize your system over time. Keeping a pulse on emerging RTP trends and technologies will also help your organization stay ahead of the curve.

How real-time payments relate to payments modernization

Payments modernization is the ongoing transformation of payment systems to meet the demands of a fast-paced, digital-first economy. It encompasses the replacement of legacy infrastructure with agile, scalable solutions designed to provide greater speed, security, transparency, and interoperability. This shift isn’t just about technology; it’s about enabling businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly in a global, always-on marketplace. From adopting international messaging standards to integrating APIs and embracing cloud-based platforms, modernization lays the foundation for the future of payments.

Real-time payments play a pivotal role in this journey — not just as a goal of modernization, but as a practical starting point. Unlike a complete overhaul of legacy systems, RTPs can be implemented as an additive layer, minimizing disruption to existing operations. This makes real-time transfers an ideal way for institutions to “stress test” their infrastructure for 24/7 operations, instant processing, and ISO 20022 messaging, all without requiring extensive internal rework. By enabling instantaneous, always-available transactions, RTPs enable organizations to meet the growing demand for speed and convenience while gradually preparing their systems for broader modernization efforts.

Critically, RTP aligns perfectly with the goals of payments modernization by supporting digital-first business models, improving operational agility, and enhancing the customer experience. Whether it’s powering on-demand payroll, enabling instant P2P payments, or streamlining just-in-time inventory management, RTPs’ capabilities integrate seamlessly into modern ecosystems. When implemented as part of a broader modernization strategy, real-time payments not only accelerate operational efficiency but also pave the way for organizations to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Implement real-time payments with Volante Technologies

Volante Technologies empowers organizations to embrace real-time payments through its Real-time Payments solution. With Volante Real-time Payments, institutions can seamlessly integrate RTP capabilities into their existing infrastructure without the need for extensive rework. Supporting multiple global schemes, ISO 20022 messaging, and 24/7 operations, Volante provides a scalable, cloud-native platform designed for agility and growth.

By partnering with Volante, financial institutions and enterprises can unlock the full potential of real-time transfers, delivering faster, more secure, and customer-centric experiences while positioning themselves as leaders in the future of payments innovation. To learn more, contact our team today.

Anoop Basavarajaiah
Anoop Basavarajaiah
Director Pre-sales: Americas, Volante Technologies

Anoop is a Lead Solutions Consultant with nearly twenty years experience in the financial services industry, with background in Requirements Analysis, Banking Software Design, Pre-sales, Sales Presentations, and Business Analysis.

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