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Norway Joins TIPS, Adding Norwegian Krone to Eurosystem’s Instant Payment Service

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The European Central Bank (ECB) and Norges Bank signed an agreement for Norway to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. Norges Bank’s Governor, Ida Wolden Bache, said: “A well-functioning instant payments solution is an important part of an efficient payment system.

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RTP® and FedNow Transaction Limit Increases Fuel Instant Payments Surge

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New research from RedCompass Labs shows that RTP and FedNow’s rising transaction limits are making instant payments significantly more attractive for U.S. The results suggest larger transaction limits are helping to boost instant payment demand. Over one in ten (12%) expect that surge to top 50%.

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Somalia Launches First Nationwide Instant Payment System Powered by BPC

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The Somalia Payment Switch (SPS1) has successfully launched the country’s first ever Instant Payment System with QR payments support powered by BPC’s next generation SmartVista platform, a global leader in payment solutions2.

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BNY Sends Largest Instant Payment in U.S. History, $10 Million Following Transaction Limit Increase

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Today, The Clearing House and BNY (NYSE: BK), announced the successful completion of the largest instant payment in U.S. history and the first-ever payment on the RTP network exceeding $1 million, following the recent increase in the networks transaction limit. The post BNY Sends Largest Instant Payment in U.S.

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Publishes Report on Overcoming Usability Impediments to Instant Payment QR Code Adoption

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It also explores how emerging technologies such as SoftPOS can help mitigate these obstacles, enabling broader acceptance of QR code-based faster payments across industries. By identifying and addressing usability challenges, we can help drive broader acceptance and unlock the full potential of instant payments at the point-of-sale.

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FIS Unlocks Second Half of FedNow® Instant Payments Network Potential with New Send Certification

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FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, has announced it is one of the first providers in the fintech industry certified to enable send capabilities for credit transfers in the Federal Reserves FedNow instant payment service.

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Somalia Launches First Nationwide Instant Payment System Powered by BPC

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The Somalia Payment Switch (SPS1) has successfully launched the country’s first ever Instant Payment System with QR payments support powered by BPC’s next generation SmartVista platform, a global leader in payment solutions2.