Payments

The payments landscape for community banks is changing rapidly as traditional payments converge with new instant payment systems and emerging cryptocurrencies. It is critical for Community Banks to maintain awareness of developments in the payments space to assess new opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure that their payment strategy aligns with overall business plans.

Payments News

Main Street Victory: ICBA Applauds Fed on Real-Time Payments Decision

Aug 5, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today applauded the Federal Reserve for its decision to develop a real-time payments system—a longtime ICBA priority.

Fed Close on Faster Payments—Make Some Noise

Jul 22, 2019 | NewsWatch Today
With the Federal Reserve closing in on its decision about whether to take a leadership role in faster payments, ICBA is urging community bankers to contact policymakers in support of Fed involvement.

Podcast Features Community Bank Payment Trends

Nov 29, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Bancard’s Tina Giorgio and TCM Bank’s Damon Moorer were featured in the latest This Month In Banking podcast by the Kafafian Group. The 30-minute recording discusses how Bancard and TCM support community banks’ credit card offerings and offers insight on trends affecting payments.