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Using FedNow Guaranteed

FedNow Guaranteed FedNow Guaranteed and recurring Real-Time instant payments, are defined simply as: Irrevocably collected funds in a Payee bank account and usable immediately by the owner of the account. An upfront on-time 'standing approval' using FedNow Guaranteed is an instruction or set of instructions a Payer uses to pre-authorize their financial institution to pay future Request for Payments, RfPs without requiring the Payer to review and approve each RfP.

Attributes of FedNow Guaranteed for your business using instant payments

Using RequestForPayment.com (RfP) with FedNow offers several compelling guarantees and features, ensuring secure, instant, and reliable payment processing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of these guarantees and features:

1. Finality

  • Definition: Once a payment is made, it is considered final and irrevocable.
  • Implication: This eliminates the risk of chargebacks and reversals, providing certainty and confidence to both payers and payees. Businesses can immediately recognize and utilize received funds without concern over potential disputes.

2. Non-NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds)

  • Definition: Payments are only processed if the payer has sufficient funds in their account.
  • Implication: This ensures that all transactions are fully funded, reducing the risk of overdrafts and ensuring payees receive their money without delay or risk of bounced payments. It adds a layer of security for businesses, ensuring that transactions are legitimate and backed by available funds.

3. Instant Real-Time Payments

  • Definition: Transactions are processed and completed in real-time, typically within seconds.
  • Implication: This feature is particularly beneficial for urgent payments, as it allows for immediate transfer of funds. Both individuals and businesses can manage cash flow more effectively, respond quickly to financial needs, and streamline operations that depend on timely payments.

4. 24/7 Availability

  • Definition: The service is available around the clock, every day of the year.
  • Implication: Unlike traditional banking hours, RfP with FedNow operates continuously, allowing for payments to be made and received at any time, including weekends and holidays. This supports global business operations and accommodates different time zones, enhancing flexibility and convenience.

Additional Benefits

  • Enhanced Security: Both RfP and FedNow employ robust security measures to protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions, ensuring that all payments are secure.
  • Transparency: Both parties in a transaction have access to detailed information about the payment, promoting transparency and trust.
  • Efficiency: The combination of instant payments and finality reduces administrative overhead and improves overall efficiency in financial operations.

Practical Applications

  • E-commerce: Online retailers can offer instant payment options to customers, improving the checkout experience and reducing cart abandonment rates.
  • Bill Payments: Consumers can pay bills immediately, avoiding late fees and ensuring timely credit to their accounts.
  • Business-to-Business (B2B): Companies can settle invoices instantly, improving supplier relationships and potentially negotiating better terms for quick payments.
  • Gig Economy: Freelancers and gig workers can receive payments instantly upon completion of a job, enhancing their cash flow and financial stability.

By integrating RfP with FedNow, businesses and individuals can leverage these guarantees and features to optimize their payment processes, ensuring speed, security, and reliability in their financial transactions.

 

Creation Recurring Request for Payment

We were years ahead of competitors recognizing the benefits of RequestForPayment.com. We are not a Bank. Our function as a role as an "Accounting System" in Open Banking with Real-TimePayments.com to work with Billers to create the Request for Payment to upload the Biller's Bank online platform. Today Payments' ISO 20022 Payment Initiation (PAIN .013) shows how to implement Create Real-Time Payments Request for Payment File up front delivering a message from the Creditor (Payee) to it's bank. Most banks (FIs) will deliver the message Import and Batch files for their company depositors for both FedNow and Real-Time Payments (RtP). Once uploaded correctly, the Creditor's (Payee's) bank continues through a "Payment Hub", either FedNow or RTP, will be the RtP Hub will be The Clearing House, with messaging to the Debtor's (Payer's) bank. Request for Recurring Payment

ACH and both Instant and Real-Time Payments Request for Payment ISO 20022 XML Message Versions
The versions that NACHA recommends for the Request for Payment message and the Response to the Request are pain.013 and pain.014 respectively. Version 5 for the RfP messages, which The Clearing House Real-Time Payments system has implemented, may also be utilized as there is no material difference in the schemas. Predictability, that the U.S. Federal Reserve, via the FedNow ® Instant Payments, will also use Request for Payment. The ACH, RTP ® and FedNow ® versions are Credit Push Payments.


Payees ensure the finality of Instant Real-Time Payments (IRTP) and FedNow using recurring Requests for Payments (RfP), Payees can implement certain measures:

1.     Confirmation Mechanism: Implement a confirmation mechanism to ensure that each payment request is acknowledged and confirmed by the payer before the payment is initiated. This can include requiring the payer to provide explicit consent or authorization for each recurring payment.

2.     Transaction Monitoring: Continuously monitor the status of recurring payment requests and transactions in real-time to detect any anomalies or discrepancies. Promptly investigate and resolve any issues that arise to ensure the integrity and finality of payments.

3.     Authentication and Authorization: Implement strong authentication and authorization measures to verify the identity of the payer and ensure that only authorized payments are processed. This can include multi-factor authentication, biometric verification, or secure tokenization techniques.

4.     Payment Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile payment transactions to ensure that all authorized payments have been successfully processed and finalized. This involves comparing transaction records with payment requests to identify any discrepancies or unauthorized transactions.

5.     Secure Communication Channels: Utilize secure communication channels, such as encrypted messaging protocols or secure APIs, to transmit payment requests and transaction data between the payee and the payer. This helps prevent unauthorized access or interception of sensitive payment information.

6.     Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines governing instant payments and recurring payment transactions. This includes adhering to data security requirements, fraud prevention measures, and consumer protection regulations.

By implementing these measures, Payees can enhance the finality and security of Instant Real-Time Payments using recurring Requests for Payments, thereby minimizing the risk of payment disputes, fraud, or unauthorized transactions.

 
Each day, thousands of businesses around the country are turning their transactions into profit with real-time payment solutions like ours.

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