Payments Nerds

RTP, the nation’s newest payments rail, launched in November 2017 and is now celebrating its 5-year anniversary.RTP transaction volume continues to grow at an average of 10% each quarter, and dollar value also continues to grow at the same pace. There are over 280 banks and credit unions on the network, with more joining each week. And what is really interesting about the growth, is that it is coming from financial institutions of all sizes: more than 80% of RTP participants are from smaller FIs….under $10 billion in assets.Hear from Sarah Billings, who is senior vice president and group manager for PNC’s Payment Product, Operations and Strategy group, and Rusiru Gunasena, who is Senior Vice President, RTP Product Management and Strategy here at TCH, as they discuss the surprises RTP delivered during the past 5 years, what to expect on the RTP network as we look forward, and how real-time payments are now poised for rapid growth here in the United States.

Show Notes

RTP, the nation’s newest payments rail, launched in November 2017 and is now celebrating its 5-year anniversary.

RTP transaction volume continues to grow at an average of 10% each quarter, and dollar value also continues to grow at the same pace. There are over 280 banks and credit unions on the network, with more joining each week. And what is really interesting about the growth, is that it is coming from financial institutions of all sizes: more than 80% of RTP participants are from smaller FIs….under $10 billion in assets.

Hear from Sarah Billings, who is senior vice president and group manager for PNC’s Payment Product, Operations and Strategy group, and Rusiru Gunasena, who is Senior Vice President, RTP Product Management and Strategy here at TCH, as they discuss the surprises RTP delivered during the past 5 years, what to expect on the RTP network as we look forward, and how real-time payments are now poised for rapid growth here in the United States.

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