Real-Time Payments Global Market Report 2024

Real-time payments involve a digital infrastructure or cloud-based software that enables the electronic and secure transfer of money through the internet, available year-round for various services such as bill payment, cash management, and peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfers to facilitate banking services.

The main components of the real-time payments market include solutions and services. Services represent the non-physical, intangible aspects of the economy as opposed to goods, which can be touched or handled. Types of real-time payments include person-to-person (P2P), person-to-business (P2B), business-to-person, and others. Enterprise sizes involved range from small and medium-sized enterprises to large enterprises, and deployment modes include both cloud and on-premise options. End-users span across various sectors, including retail and e-commerce, government and utilities, healthcare, travel and hospitality, BFSI, and others.

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The real-time payments market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $27.76 billion in 2023 to $36.75 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.4%. The observed growth in the historic period can be attributed to factors such as consumer demand for instant gratification, the adoption of mobile and digital wallets, increased globalization and cross-border transactions, regulatory initiatives, and the growth of e-commerce.

The real-time payments market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $119.21 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the increasing demand for business efficiency, evolving consumer behavior, enhanced security measures, growing initiatives for financial inclusion, and the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Major trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of open banking and API integration, the growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) and social payments, the exploration of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, the implementation of real-time payroll and business payments, and efforts to enhance customer experience.

The anticipated widespread adoption of smartphones is poised to drive the growth of the real-time payment market in the foreseeable future. Smartphones, portable electronic devices with advanced features such as operating systems, web browsing, and software capabilities, have become ubiquitous globally. The extensive use of smartphones has facilitated real-time payment transactions, making smartphone payments a convenient and popular choice for users. For example, India, with the highest monthly mobile data usage globally (12 GB per person) and the addition of 25 million new smartphone users every three months, exemplifies how increasing smartphone penetration propels the growth of the real-time payment market.

Changing consumer preferences towards instant transactions are expected to fuel the growth of the real-time payment market. Instant transactions involve credit transfers that ensure the recipient's account receives funds within ten seconds of initiating the payment order. The integration of digital technology has transformed payment expectations, fostering a global desire for immediate payment capabilities. Market infrastructures have adapted to meet these expectations. In the first half of 2023, India experienced a 62% YoY increase in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, reaching 51.91 billion, as highlighted in the India Digital Payments Report H1 2023 by Worldline SA. This data reflects evolving consumer preferences for instant transactions, driving the growth of the real-time payment market.

Technological advancements have emerged as a prominent trend in the real-time payments market. Key players in this sector are actively developing new technologies to fortify their market positions. For instance, IBM, a US-based technology corporation operating in the real-time payments market, introduced a new generation mainframe with artificial intelligence technology in April 2022. The IBM z16 processor supports deep learning-based fraud detection for all transactions, showcasing the role of technological innovation in advancing the capabilities of real-time payments.

Strategic partnerships and collaborations are pivotal for major companies operating in the real-time payments market to develop innovative products and expand their global presence. Paysend, a UK-based financial technology platform, announced a strategic partnership with Visa Inc. in September 2023. This collaboration enables Paysend's clients to send real-time money transfers to eligible Visa cards in 170 countries and territories. The partnership seeks to transform international money transfers by leveraging Paysend's real-time money movement network and Visa Direct.

In November 2021, Mastercard Inc., a US-based payment processing company, acquired Arcus FI for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move enhances Mastercard's ability to introduce more individuals to the digital economy, improve payment experiences, and generate new opportunities for real-time payment applications in Latin America. Arcus FI, a Mexico-based company, specializes in supporting the distribution of real-time payment applications and bill payment services throughout the region.

Major companies operating in the in the real-time payments market report are ACI Worldwide Inc., FIS Corporation, Fiserv Inc., Mastercard Inc., Visa Inc., Temenos AG, Wirecard AG, Capgemini SE, Finastra Limited, Montran Corporation Ltd., Ripple Labs Inc., PelicanFast, IntegraPay Pty Ltd., Worldpay Inc., Volante Technologies Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc., Square Inc., Stripe Inc., Worldline SA, Global Payments Inc., Adyen N. V., Ant Financial Services Group, Apple Inc., Google LLC, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Tencent Holdings Limited, Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd. ), PayU (Naspers Ltd. ), Dwolla Inc., TransferWise Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the real-time payments market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the real-time payments market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the real-time payments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The real-time payments market includes revenues earned by entities by providing instant confirmation, settlement finality, instant fund availability, and integrated information flows. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified)).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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