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The FedNow Launch is Almost Here!

By Emily Nelson posted 06-29-2023 12:53

  

July is FedNowSM launch month! In recognition of this upcoming highly-anticipated launch, our education team has gathered some final thoughts to consider before you go live with the service. 

1. Limits

It is important to note that while the FedNowSM Service will offer a $500,000 limit, your institution does not have to allow an account holder to transmit such a large amount. Your organization will be allowed (and is encouraged) to set limits for your account holders utilizing the service. You’ll also want to consider outlining within your policies and procedures how you will determine the appropriate limit for your account holders. This will likely include risk ranking in some way.

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2. Providers

Can you use more than one provider? The answer is yes. With FedNowSM your organization can utilize one sending point and multiple receiving points. However, keep in mind that your sending and receiving points can be the same provider. You organization will want to decide how you are going to connect to the service and start having conversations regarding implementation sooner rather than later.

3. Set Up

Even if your organization isn’t going to offer sending capabilities right away, you should consider getting set up for it sooner rather than later. This is largely because you don’t want to be stuck in a waiting line later. Consider partnering with a provider that will allow you to receive and send without necessarily turning on the send piece right away.

4. Policies and Procedures

Your organization will want to ensure your policies and procedures reflect what you say you’re going to do (and you should be doing it). It’s imperative that your policies and procedures regarding FedNowSM are compliant with all applicable rules and regulations.

5. Fraud

Remember, the entire FedNowSM clearing and settlement of a transaction takes 20 seconds to complete. So, don’t forget to look at your anti-fraud software to ensure it is able to flag suspicious items in real time.

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