Legacy Payment Systems
Why is Bank of America’s ACH transfer process so slow?
Mar 5, 2020
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why do many automated bank transfers only process overnight?
Aug 1, 2019
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Why don’t banks process transactions on Sundays?
Apr 6, 2019
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Will RTGS and ACH payment systems become obsolete once faster payment systems like Australia’s NPP are fully implemented?
Feb 5, 2017
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
What are the best Check 21 processing providers for startups?
Sep 2, 2016
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
How do banks verify checks that are deposited using a smartphone camera?
Feb 9, 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Why does U.S. banking appear relatively outdated compared with other countries?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
How likely is it that a newer, smarter version of ACH will be created to update or replace the current 1960s-era ACH system?
Dec 2, 2015
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
What are the differences between ACH, SEPA, and RTGS payment systems?
Mar 11, 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
Why are U.S. banks slow to adopt features long used abroad, such as chip-and-PIN cards, pay-at-table systems, and easy free transfers between customers?
Jul 9, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Given today’s instant digital world, why can’t online bank payments be credited to the recipient immediately, and why do legacy rules still apply?
Mar 12, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Is there a U.S. bank or credit union that lets customers set automatic ACH limits for specific counterparties?
Feb 6, 2014
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
If online banking is widespread, why do checks still take a day to clear?
Aug 10, 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