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The Real-Time Payments Receivables Conundrum

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Businesses now see the value and competitive opportunities in many C2B, C2C and B2C real-time payments use cases. Many leverage existing rails, but use tech to solve for the underwriting or fraud issues that prevent good funds from moving faster between accounts.

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Faster Payments: Does The Fed Have A Hidden Agenda?

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Use cases for Mastercard Send and Visa Direct range from P2P to C2B in the gig economy world – and B2C for disbursements supporting a diversity of use cases, including tax refunds, insurance claims and on-demand payroll for W-2 workers. Everyone agrees that consumers and businesses need and want fast options for moving money between parties.