Comparing Faster Payment Options: Same Day ACH, RTP & FedNow

Date:

Apr 23, 2024

Then this webinar is for you. It is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the faster payment systems (Same Day ACH, FedNow, and RTP), their functionalities, regulatory compliance, and the critical distinctions between them.

This insightful webinar will dive into the quickly evolving landscape of modern payment solutions, focusing on Same Day ACH, Real-Time Payments (RTP), and the Federal Reserve's innovative FedNow service. Exclusively for domestic use, these groundbreaking systems are revolutionizing financial transactions with instant, real-time capabilities, offering final and irrevocable credit-only transactions that are accessible 24/7/365, with immediate settlement and funds availability. 

 

Key topics include the technical nuances of Same Day ACH files, the intricacies of payment flows and posting options in FedNow and RTP, and the procedures for ACH returns and reversals. The webinar will highlight the variety of payment types these systems accommodate, including C2C, A2A, C2B, B2B, B2C, and government transactions. It will also provide a comparative analysis of transaction limits and account management in FedNow and RTP.

 

In addition, this session will include a look into the regulatory environment surrounding these payment systems, with a brief overview of Regulation E, CFPB guidelines, UCC 4A, OFAC, FinCEN, FFIEC, and OCC. Emphasis will be placed on the reporting and reconciliation processes specific to FedNow and RTP, including detailed consideration of summary and payment reconciliation reports. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the operations of these three systems, covering topics like audits, risk assessments, and fraud reporting.