Consumers prefer instant payments when given the choice, as revealed by a report by PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments.Instant payment methods such as push-to-debit, digital wallets, and Zelle have seen a significant increase in usage from 2018 to 2025.Consumers opt for instant payments 70% of the time when given the option, showcasing a clear preference for faster disbursement methods.Push-to-debit has emerged as a leading instant payment method, offering a combination of speed and security to consumers.