Domestic Payment Schemes
Will a bank allow you to deposit money into another person’s bank account without their involvement?
Jan 4, 2020
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
How can ACH be used to move money between a customer’s own checking and savings or investment accounts?
Apr 5, 2017
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What stops banks from processing electronic transactions on weekends and public holidays?
May 4, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Is there a way to let users transfer money to each other directly from their bank accounts inside my app?
Apr 12, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
In Canada, what’s the best API-based way to send money besides PayPal?
Mar 2, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What influence do banks have over the creation of new ACH-style networks by startups and large corporations?
Feb 11, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why does U.S. banking appear relatively outdated compared with other countries?
Feb 1, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why does it take several business days to move money electronically between two U.S. banks?
Jan 5, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What does a domestic wire transfer actually cost a bank to execute behind the scenes?
Jun 12, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Which Pakistani banks provide free interbank fund transfers through online banking?
Jun 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
The UK Faster Payments website says around 400 payment service providers access the system indirectly via sponsor banks—who are these providers and what level of access/service do they get?
Feb 8, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What exactly is involved in Check 21 processing services?
Feb 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Online Banking: What happens if you accidentally deposit money into the wrong account?
Feb 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can funds sent to the wrong account via NEFT/RTGS be reversed?
Feb 7, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What is the fastest and cheapest way to send money to someone in another U.S. state, excluding MoneyGram or Western Union—perhaps via a bank?
Feb 2, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why don’t developed countries like the U.S., U.K., and Australia have instant interbank transfers?
Feb 1, 2015
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
In the U.S., which common payment, wire, banking, card, or check problems should technology realistically eliminate within a year?
Nov 3, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Since ACH and card payments can be reversed or charged back, is there any electronic payment method in the U.S. that is truly irreversible?
Oct 9, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What electronic payment options are available for businesses in Canada?
May 6, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
How can Dwolla persuade banks when banks earn more revenue from debit card transactions?
Jan 2, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
How does an app enable transfers between two different bank accounts?
Aug 11, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Which company or API can assist with enabling ACH deposits into mutual funds?
Jul 6, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Which company or API can facilitate ACH deposits into mutual funds?
Jul 6, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Economic Policy: Why might a country choose its own domestic card network instead of relying on Maestro/Mastercard or Visa?
Jun 6, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why would a country build its own card payment provider instead of using Visa/Mastercard/Maestro?
Jun 6, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Would banks invest in new payment rails if it allowed them to dominate digital payments like they dominate card networks?
Mar 1, 2013
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why isn’t a Dwolla-style bank transfer system available in the UK?
Oct 11, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
How much time does Wells Fargo require to move funds between two different accounts?
Sep 12, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can BACS payments between UK banks be reversed after showing in the recipient’s account?
Jul 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What beneficiary details are required to send money using the ACH system?
Jul 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Can a BACS payment between UK bank accounts be reversed after it appears in the recipient’s account?
Jul 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why is it not possible to electronically transfer funds between banks in the U.S.?
Mar 3, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why isn’t it possible to instantly transfer funds online between US bank accounts?
Mar 3, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What is NetPayment, and how does it differ from ACH?
Feb 9, 2012
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems