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Payments Nerds

Payments Nerds

The Clearing House 60 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

Payments Nerds is a podcast that explores the most important issues, topics, and trends in the payments industry. Hosted by The Clearing House, it features expert guests who share their perspectives on all things payments. The show is designed for payments enthusiasts and those curious about the payments world.

Episodes

Mary Wisniewski on Instant Payments: Why 24/7 Money Movement on the RTP® Network Is Reshaping Banking, Consumer Expectations, and Fintech Innovation Jun 25, 2026 1620 Financial services commentator Mary Wisniewski explores the future of the RTP® network and instant payments, how real-time payments are changing consumer expectations, enabling 24/7 money movement, supporting earned wage access, and creating new opportunities for banks and fintechs. Recorded live at Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas, the conversation also covers fraud prevention, open banking,
Instant Payments at a Tipping Point: Marcia Klingensmith on RTP® Send Adoption, Modernization, and B2B Payments Jun 18, 2026 1739 Instant payments have reached a tipping point as the RTP® network continuing to expand. The technology is proven, best practices are known, and financial institutions can no longer afford a wait-and-see approach – especially when it comes to enabling send capabilities. In this episode, Marcia Klingensmith of Candescent explains why banks and credit unions must move beyond receive-only par
Getting Tax Refunds Faster: How Republic Bank Is Transforming Refund Payments with the RTP® Network May 15, 2026 2228 Republic Bank & Trust leaders Bill Nelson and Natasha Dobson explain how real-time payments are reshaping the tax refund experience for thousands of customers. From refund advances delivered on weekends to tax refunds arriving days earlier than expected, the conversation explores how the RTP® network is helping consumers access critical funds faster, improving cash flow, and creating
How North American Banking Company Is Powering Instant Payments with APIs Apr 10, 2026 2509 Michael Bilski of North American Banking Company and Robert Lewis of Open Payments Network explore how APIs are accelerating instant payment adoption. They discuss real-world implementation strategies, customer demand, and operational lessons learned when it comes to utilizing APIs to quickly enable instant payments over the RTP® network for businesses and their customers. From liquidity
Amplify Credit Union Leverages Instant Payments to Drive Growth and Redefine the Member Experience Mar 25, 2026 3428 Amplify Credit Union’s Stacy Armijo explains how instant payments reshape member expectations, increase loyalty, and grow long-term relationships. Armijo provides details about how instant payments have accelerated deposit growth at her credit union, explains why faster access to money is becoming the new standard, and how credit unions can turn instant payments into a powerful driver of
Instant Payments Strengthen Small Businesses: How Square and JPMorgan are Delivering Real-Time Cash Flow to SMBs over the RTP® Network Mar 5, 2026 2525 In this special syndicated episode from the Leaders In Payments Podcast, Square and JPMorgan reveal how instant payments over the RTP® network are transforming small business cash flow. James Chi, Head of Bank Partnerships and Operations at Block (overseeing partnerships across Square, Cash App, and Afterpay), discusses how Square leverages the reach and capabilities of the RTP network to
Unlocking Liquidity: How CHIPS® Drives Efficiency and Innovation in Global Payments, Featuring John Foran of Deutsche Bank Dec 5, 2025 2464 This episode explores how The Clearing House is advancing liquidity efficiency through the CHIPS® network. Listeners will learn how the CHIPS network enables over $5 billion in annual liquidity savings for participant banks and strengthens market resiliency through real-time netting. The guests on the show, John Foran, Product Manager at Deutsche Bank, and Michael Knorr, SVP of CHIPS Prod
The Future of Payments: BNY's Carl Slabicki on How Real-Time Innovation Is Reshaping Global Banking Oct 31, 2025 1673 In this episode, Carl Slabicki, Executive Platform Owner, Treasury Services at BNY, discussed how treasury services are powering a new era of payments, liquidity, and cross-border efficiency. With trillions moved daily, BNY sits at the heart of global finance – offering a front-row seat to the transformation from batch-based payments to instant, API-driven transactions. Discover how real-
Datos Insights on How AI, Faster Payments, and Modernization Are Transforming Banking Oct 24, 2025 2109 Erica Bauman and Giles Ubaghs of Datos Insights discuss the major themes shaping global banking – from real-world AI adoption and payments modernization to the race for instant, cross-border efficiency. The discussion dives into how banks can move beyond theory to execution, what’s driving innovation, and why faster, smarter technology is key to keeping up with shifting customer expectati
How Instant Payments Foster Financial Inclusion: Suncoast Credit Union’s RTP® Journey Oct 17, 2025 1400 In this episode, Suncoast Credit Union’s Director of Payment Operations, Brandi Forrester discusses how instant payments are transforming experiences for its members and helping improve financial inclusion. From helping underserved communities access funds faster to streamlining internal operations, Brandi shares Suncoast’s journey to launching real-time payments on the RTP® network. Hear
Sun Credit Union CEO Pat Mason Discusses First Steps with the RTP® Network and Building the Case for Instant Payments Oct 14, 2025 1505 In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mason, CEO of Sun Credit Union, along with Leslie Payne, Sun’s Director of Accounting, and Barb Kren, Member Success Executive at Corporate One, to discuss Sun’s early experience joining the RTP® network. Just days into their instant payments journey, the team shares insights on building the instant payments business case, gaining board support, and n
Celebrating Women Leaders in Payments: Insights, Stories, and Inspiration Sep 4, 2025 3082 In this special Payments Nerds® episode, Greg Myers, host of the Leaders in Payments podcast, joins to explore themes that are outlined in the "Women Leaders in Payments" series, including mentorship, risk-taking, and leadership. As a special bonus, you can hear Myers' full interview with Sheffali Welch, COO of The Clearing House, who was part of the "Women Leaders in Payments" series.

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