You may have seen a new groundbreaking financial tool mentioned in the news recently – FedNow from the Federal Reserve.

Launched on July 20, 2023, the instant payment system will be available to banks and credit unions and is expected to revolutionize traditional methods of money transfers. With FedNow, individuals and businesses can finalize payments or conduct transfers during weekends, holidays, and outside standard banking hours.

This isn’t something you could historically do with typical online transfers, like those done through the Automated Clearing House Network (ACH). ACH transactions are processed in groups and usually take one to three business days to finish. With FedNow, you’ll never have to worry about banking hours again.

That said, here are two things to note about the Fed’s new payment system:

• FedNow uses the same top-tier security technology as the Real-Time Payments (RTP) system, ranking it among the world’s most secure payment systems.
• FedNow isn’t a digital currency and won’t replace apps like Venmo or Cash App. Instead, it will work alongside them, making your banking and mortgage transactions as smooth and efficient as your favorite payment apps.

Your financial well-being is our top priority, so if you have any questions about FedNow or anything else related, please reach out. That’s why we are here.

Sincerely,

The Trademark Capital^® Team 

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