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Although cryptocurrencies are still in their infancy, important headway has been made in the broader world of digital currencies as of late by regulatory bodies, central banks, start-ups, tech giants and traditional FIs – domestically and internationally. As institutions begin to experiment with potentially far-reaching use cases and regulatory agencies play catch up, the drawbacks and theoretical benefits associated with cryptocurrencies and, particularly, blockchain have the potential to give way to tangible applications which deliver real value to consumers and institutions alike.

For more than 45 years, TransFund has been partnering with community financial institutions to deliver an EFT processing program with best-in-class customer service. Here are a few reasons it’s time to consider the TransFund advantage.

One of the many concerns that has arisen out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the ability for both businesses and consumers to conduct safe transactions at the grocery store, gas station, restaurants and other merchants. As financial institutions, your credit and debit card offerings are a key component to limiting physical contact between customers and merchant terminals, or between customers and retail employees.

Use cases and consumer demand for Real-Time Payments continues to expand and payment ecosystem participants need to catch up in order to prepare for the impacts that Real-Time Payments may have on their business.

Staying on top of payment technology trends can be challenging, but knowing what's coming can help you be ready to give consumers what they want, even before they ask. Here's what to look forward to in the year to come.

AI has the potential to transform financial services by optimizing operations, enhancing the customer experience, and playing a part in the creation of new products. A number of financial institutions are looking to gain a competitive edge through improved customer experience and product differentiation. This is especially the case in payments, where there is a never ending-flow of rich data to feed analytics.

Retail payments are facing massive transformation due to a perfect storm of emerging digital technologies, consumer demand for speed and choice, a fast-evolving competitive landscape, and regulatory change across the globe.

Use cases and consumer demand for Real-Time Payments continues to expand and payment ecosystem participants need to catch up in order to prepare for the impacts that Real-Time Payments may have on their business.

Blockchain is not a brand new technology. It is built on existing technologies and concepts that together constitute a novel infrastructure system that can be applied to various industries and use cases. 

EFTs and ACH transfers are popular methods of money transfer for both consumers and businesses. Such electronic means have made payments much more accessible, and they are continuing to grow thanks to the explosion of online goods and services. The difference between these two can be confusing because they are both types of electronic fund transfers.