Financial institutions are recognizing the importance of offering faster payments to retain clients and remain competitive in the market.
Smaller financial institutions are cautiously transitioning into real-time payment capabilities, with many starting with receive-only functions.
Challenges in integrating with various payment systems and rails have been identified as hurdles for smaller FIs in enabling instant payments.
Credit unions, like Veridian, are strategically planning their move towards instant payments, focusing on enhancing client services and expanding payment use cases.