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The new higher limit affects general transactions on the real-timepayments (RTP) network, which is operated by TCH. Increasing the transaction value limit to $100,000 is the next logical step for the growing RTP network,” said Steve Ledford, senior vice president of product strategy and development for TCH. .
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