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

Agencies request information on targeting payments fraud

Jun 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA applauded the federal banking agencies for announcing a request for comment on potential actions to help consumers, businesses, and financial institutions mitigate risk of payments fraud, with a particular focus on check fraud.
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ICBA Applauds Interagency Request for Information Targeting Check Fraud

Jun 16, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the prudential banking regulators for announcing a request for information on potential actions to help consumers, businesses, and financial institutions mitigate risk of payments fraud, with a particular focus on check fraud.
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Check fraud prevention flyers now available from ICBA

Jun 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers can now order physical copies of a check fraud prevention flyer to distribute to customers.
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