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Use Real-Time FedNow® Service ISO 20022 Messaging, Alias Invoicing, and Automated A/R for Businesses of All Sizes

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To empower businesses with real-time, ISO 20022-compliant Request for Payment (RfP™) tools that simplify invoicing, accelerate collections, and reduce overhead—using FedNow® instant real-time payments infrastructure backed by automated reconciliation and multi-MID enablement across all U.S. financial institutions.

Real-TimePayments.com delivers cutting-edge Request for Payment (RfP™) infrastructure built for speed, accuracy, and scale. We equip businesses with alias-based invoicing, QR codes, hosted payment pages, and ISO 20022 data formatting—all riding on FedNow® real-time payment rails. From small merchants to large enterprise payees, we eliminate friction, manual follow-ups, and payment delays with a unified, future-proof platform.

How to Get Approved for FedNow® Merchant Processing Account

  1. Start your application at todaypayments.com with your business EIN, entity type, and banking details.
  2. Select FedNow® and RfP™ processing with optional support for credit cards, ACH, or RTP®.
  3. Get approved in minutes and launch alias-based real-time invoicing with full ISO 20022 data support.
  4. Receive good funds instantly, with no chargebacks, no holdbacks, and no card fees.

We serve all 50 U.S. states across industries, offering one platform for real-time, secure, and cost-effective payment management.

Top 10 Feature-Rich Reasons to Choose Premier FedNow® RfP™ Services

  1. Instant Good Funds Settlement with FedNow®—irrevocable and final within seconds.
  2. Alias-Based Invoicing allows payees to request payments using email, phone, or monikers—no account or routing numbers needed.
  3. QR Code Payment Requests enable real-time scan-to-pay options on paper or digital invoices.
  4. ISO 20022 Compliant Messaging ensures rich data structure for automated reconciliation and compliance.
  5. Hosted Payment Pages allow off-network payment collection for scheduled or subscription payments.
  6. Multi-MID Merchant Support across multiple banks or divisions, centralized under one dashboard.
  7. Automated A/R Tools track aging RfP™ status, resending reminders and updating receivables in real time.
  8. Integrated Reconciliation with QuickBooks®, ERP, or CSV/XML batch upload systems.
  9. No Chargebacks, No Revocations—good funds are guaranteed and final.
  10. Nationwide FedNow® Reach across credit unions, banks, and financial institutions in all 50 U.S. states.

RfP™ Services, Solutions, Benefits & Features for Businesses (Payee)

1) Services

  • FedNow® RfP™ merchant account setup with ISO 20022 support
  • Alias/QR-code-enabled real-time invoicing tools
  • Multi-rail support including FedNow®, ACH, and RTP® fallback options
  • Hosted payment page integrations
  • API-ready messaging and payment initiation endpoints

2) Solutions

  • Real-time RfP™ infrastructure for SMBs, enterprises, and billing service providers
  • A/R dashboard with aging-based alerts and reconciliation automation
  • Multi-MID and multi-entity merchant management across divisions
  • ISO 20022 XML message handling for accounting integration
  • Alias to account resolution with payer authentication support

3) Benefits

  • Accelerate collections with instant settlement
  • Reduce overhead by eliminating check processing, manual follow-ups, or card surcharges
  • Gain full payment transparency with timestamped, traceable, non-reversible funds
  • Offer customers multiple ways to pay: QR, SMS, email, or hosted web
  • Eliminate chargebacks and protect cash flow

4) Features

  • Automated A/R reconciliation by payer, invoice, or alias
  • Custom branding on hosted payment interfaces
  • 145-character unstructured remittance field for linking external systems
  • Ability to include payer authentication and remittance advice
  • Scalable support from sole proprietors to multi-location enterprises

Request for Payments (RfP™): ISO 20022 Messaging – Key Parameters, Attributes & Required Fields

Parameter

Description

<ReqToPay>

Core container for the RfP message

<Cdtr> (Creditor)

The merchant or business receiving the payment

<CdtrAcct>

The account receiving the FedNow® payment (can be masked or tokenized)

<PmtInfId>

Unique Payment Information ID for reconciliation

<PmtMtd> (Payment Method)

Always set as TRF for credit transfer

<ReqdExctnDt>

Date and time of requested execution

<RmtInf> (Remittance Info)

Unstructured remittance field (up to 145 characters) for invoice reference

<CdtrSchmeId>

Alias or moniker-based identifier (email, phone, etc.)

<Purp> (Purpose Code)

Categorizes the payment type (e.g., dental, rent, B2B)


Ask us How:

1. Businesses looking to streamline invoicing and collections can now implement ISO 20022-compliant Request for Payment (RfP™) via FedNow®—enabling instant, good-fund settlement from any U.S. bank or credit union.

2. With alias-based invoicing, QR codes, and hosted RfP™ links, companies of all sizes can eliminate payment delays, reduce A/R aging, and receive guaranteed funds with no chargebacks through FedNow® instant real-time payments.

3. ISO 20022 Request for Payment messages allow for detailed remittance data, making reconciliation automated, transparent, and scalable—perfect for merchants who want seamless integration with QuickBooks® and ERP systems.

4. Whether you're a software platform, dental office, B2B supplier, or contractor, FedNow® RfP™ enables secure, fast, and final payments without waiting for check clearances, ACH batch files, or costly card fees.

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Features & Benefits

The Federal Reserve FedNow instant payments has benefits for all parties involved in Financial Transactions.


Benefits to your company include:

  • Money Transfer: Current limit of $1,000,000+.
  • It's Fast: 24/7/365 access to funds anytime vs. several days for paper checks or ACH transfers to process.
  • It's Final: Real Estate companies can disburse funds to their Vendors, Agents or Rebate discounts to their customers' bank accounts or mobile wallets.
  • Software Integration: Integrate your Management or Enterprise software with us.

  • ! Secrete Sauce ~ Message Detail: RfP™ – The 145-character unstructured field in ISO 20022 XML messages enables merchants to embed invoice numbers, payer notes, or payment links. ~ Call us now for all the Benefits: Pay FedNow, RTP, ACH, Credit Cards .html links!!
  • Online Down Payments: Don't use inconvenient and expensive Wires & Cashier's Checks.
  • Online Real-Time Reporting: Configured Dashboard with Virtual Terminal login.
  • Reduced calls / emails in the "Purchasing Chain": All parties to a "The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments" transaction receive text & email messaging.


  • Your Choice ~ Integrate your software system with us or, send us your API and we'll integrate Real-Time Payments with YOU!

Why use The Federal Reserve FedNow instant payments?

When "Next-Day" or "Same-Day" payments are too slow or using Wires costing $25 are too expensive - think The Federal Reserve FedNow:

  • The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments are SAFE:
    It is safer than cash or checks in protecting users against fraud. The platform uses transaction limits and cross-border blocks to avert money laundering. eCheck transactions, using bank login authorization, are the most secure method of funds transfer available.
  • The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments are FREE to Receiving Party:
    Your Recipients will never be charged enrollment or transaction fees.
    The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments are FAST:
    24/7/365 access to funds anytime.
    The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments are EFFICIENT:
    The platform makes digital payments effortless and more efficient. We drive efficiencies and cost savings.
    The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments are EASY TO USE:
    It connects users across the globe all through one digital hub. Worried about Internet security? DON'T BE:
  • Fraud Protection: Identify, manage and prevent suspicious or potentially costly fraudulent transactions with our customizable, rules-based solutions.
  • After a transaction is processed, you'll even receive an e-mail with amount confirmation and receiver information. Plus, our payment platform gives you the ability to manually key-in transactions anywhere there's an Internet connection.

    Participating banks would access the FedNow Service through the FedLine® network, which would be enhanced to support the service’s 24x7x365 processing.  FedLine Solutions is a set of electronic connection products that over 10,000 banks (or their agents) use to access Federal Reserve payment and information services. More information is available at https://frbservices.org/fedline-solutions/index.html.

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    More than Same-Day ACH:

    The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments doesn't share banking information between parties:
    "...consumers and businesses indicated that they would rather share an e-mail address or a phone number to make/receive payments instead of sharing their bank account numbers." Page 29, Strategies Improving US Payment System
    Credit Transfer:
    Basic multi-purpose payment message, including remittance information.
    Request for Payment:
    Support Account-to-Account funds request and EBPP - Electronic Bill Presentment & Payment.
    Payment Acknowledgement by Receiver:
    Message from the receiver to the sender regarding payment dispositions (e.g. invoice paid, good shipped, etc.).
    Request for Information & Response:
    Receiver request for additional information about a payment (e.g. requesting customer account number, invoice number, or purpose of payment).
    Remittance Advice:
    Extensive remittance detail not included in the Credit Transfer message.

    Sending money with The Federal Reserve FedNow instant payments is:

    • Instant - funds will be received in seconds.
    • Flexible - send or receive one-time and recurring payments.
    • Easy - it's all done online or via your mobile device, no need to visit the bank.
    • Quick - takes seconds to set use once your company is approved.
    • Secure - money goes directly into the recipient's account of choice.
    • Convenient - funds can be instantly accessed and spent.
    • Inexpensive - one of the cheapest on the market as there are no costs for the receiver.

    QuickBooks Integration INCLUDED!

    Good Funds QuickBooks Processing
    • Automate Agent Commission Payments (and other Account Payables)
    • Automate Account Receivable Collection
    • One-time and Recurring Debits / Credits

    QuickBooks® Integration: The Federal Reserve FedNow Real-Time payments specializes in the origination of moving money electronically. Use QuickBooks accounting software and our online virtual terminal gateway software to send and receive Good Funds transactions over the internet.


    Have Questions?

    We have fast, friendly support!.

    Our in-house experts are standing ready to help you make an informed decision to move your company's payment processing forward. Allow us to offer and create an electronic payment processing program to provide you access to your funds in an expeditious manner.

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