Community bank powers instant IRS tax refunds

Instant tax refunds using RTP rails for fintech partners

Objectives

  • Modernize tax refunds: Use an instant payment rail-agnostic solution for 
    RTP and FedNow to credit IRS refunds instantly upon notification
  • Improve accessibility: Provide 24/7 instant refunds, including weekends
  • Support financial inclusion: Deliver faster refunds to meet community needs
  • Collaborate with fintechs: Enable refund handling with secure APIs
  • Futureproof payments: Scale infrastructure for growing demand in instant refunds.

Solution

  • Virtual accounts for fintechs: Manage funds with real-time virtual ledgers for transparency and compliance.
  • Unified API: Access all payment rails — RTP, FedNow, ACH, and wires through one API.
  • 24/7 instant payment platform: Receive IRS tax refunds anytime, including weekends and holidays, or when their core is down.
  • Seamless integration: Connect easily to existing systems for smooth tax refund processing.
  • Scalable and compliant: Handle high volumes with built-in regulatory compliance.

Outcome

  • Simplified payments with access to all rails through one API
  • Instant access to IRS tax refunds anytime, even on weekends and holidays
  • Effortless integration with existing systems for smoother operations
  • Scalable solution to easily handle growing transaction volumes
  • Guaranteed compliance with built-in regulatory features

90 days

to go live

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ACH
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Fedwire
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FedNow
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RTP
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Cross Border Payments
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Payment Hub
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ISO 20022
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Deposits
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Virtual Ledger
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Multi-Currency Accounts
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Open APIs for Embedded Banking
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Business Banking
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Consumer Banking
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Teller Banking
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Foreign Exchange
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Trade Finance

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