article thumbnail

Consumer Stimulus Payments Expected This Week

PYMNTS

People with direct deposit on file with the IRS will be among the first to get coronavirus relief funds when stimulus payments start going out this week, according to numerous reports Sunday (April 12). Initial payments had already started being deposited into bank accounts on Friday night (April 10), the official said. “We

IRS 123
article thumbnail

IRS Sends Refund Interest Checks To 13.9 Million Taxpayers

PYMNTS

Interest is paid at the legally prescribed rate, adjusted quarterly, according to the release. The payments will be made in a variety of ways, including direct deposit for around 12 million people and paper check for everyone else.

IRS 120
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

Immediate safeguarding of funds: Firms must ensure that customer funds are directly deposited into safeguarding accounts upon receipt. The immediate safeguarding of funds could strain liquidity for smaller firms, requiring adjustments to workflows and potentially increasing reliance on credit facilities.

article thumbnail

What is an ACH Deposit and How Does It Work?

Stax

TL;DR Nearly 93% of Americans receive payments through direct deposit; Automated Clearing House makes it simpler for employers to manage funds without handing out physical checks or dealing with pesky extra fees. Many small businesses choose ACH operators because they are more convenient than most direct deposits.

ACH 88
article thumbnail

In Brazil, Banking Customers Turn To Debit, Digital Banking

PYMNTS

FIs need to adjust their offerings accordingly to suit consumers’ new needs. Many United States residents are starting to receive federal relief via direct deposits or checks in the mail, but Los Angeles, California, is turning to prepaid debit cards to offer its own pandemic-related financial assistance.

article thumbnail

Strong Venmo and QR Code Payments Growth Help PayPal Score Record Q2 Earnings

PYMNTS

He said that includes the addition of direct deposit, an increase in businesses taking payments through the platform and the planned launch of a Venmo card later this year. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.07 Rainey said PayPal is also continuing efforts “around expanding the Pay with Venmo in an eCommerce setting.”.

Venmo 84
article thumbnail

100+ Payment Industry Terms Explained in Plain English

Clearly Payments

ACH Bank-to-bank transfers, like direct deposit or bill pay. Refunds & Adjustments Refund Returning money to a customer. Adjustment A correction to a transaction amount after processing. Reconciliation Matching your deposits to your sales. Settlement Report Shows how much money was deposited and when.