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RTP® and FedNow Transaction Limit Increases Fuel Instant Payments Surge

Fintech Finance

New research from RedCompass Labs shows that RTP and FedNow’s rising transaction limits are making instant payments significantly more attractive for U.S. 84% of US banks say the new $10 million RTP® limit boosts its attractiveness, and 84% believe raising FedNow’s $500,000 cap will have the same effect.

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Real-Time Payments Are Soaring In The U.S.

Tom Groenfeldt

Since it increased the maximum transaction limit from $1 million to $10 million in February, the average transaction has grown from $842 in January to more than $4,000 by June, a 376% increase. “We TCH which operates the largest instant payments system in the United States said today that it averages 1.18

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

Questions address both immediate challenges (fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, technology readiness) and forward-looking opportunities (AI implementation, collaborative defence strategies, regulatory evolution). AI is proving itself a powerful ally, but it must be paired with transparent processes and human oversight.

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Fraudsters Turn to WhatsApp: Revolut Reveals UK Consumers Lose £2,437 From WhatsApp Scams

The Fintech Times

Proactive intervention, not reactive measures: More stringent verification processes across all Meta platforms for advertisers and content creators, robust AI-driven monitoring, and seamless collaboration with financial institutions and law enforcement.

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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

AI can enhance transaction monitoring, while stronger KYC processes and staff training will help manage risks and maintain compliance. Partnering with regional providers, leveraging AI for fraud detection, and conducting regular audits will ensure compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. Read More

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RedCompass Labs Reveals 8 in 10 US Banks are Happy With RTP and FedNow Instant Payments Limits

The Fintech Times

The results, published in a new report, Pushing the Limits: US Instant Payments in 2025, based on responses from 300 senior payments professionals at US banks , suggest larger transaction limits are helping to boost instant payment demand. Instant payments adoption isnt just a tech challenge, it requires a shift in behaviour.

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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

Pilot innovative authentication methods – such as biometric or tokenised transaction models – within risk-based guardrails, with a focus on fraud performance and user experience metrics. Respond to ECB consultation on user experience, dispute handling, and transaction limits to influence final FPS standards.