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Payment speed is no longer enough; robust operations are key

While payment speed has become a common offering, businesses need robust operations to handle payment failures and exceptions. The Federal Reserve noted a significant increase in payment volume with slower value growth, meaning finance teams process more transactions that require reconciliation and explanation if they fail. Issues like incorrect account information, fraud, network timeouts, or closed accounts can stall payments, incurring costs and impacting client trust. LexisNexis Risk Solutions reports that the cost to recover from fraud is $5.75 for every dollar lost, highlighting the critical need for effective payment operations beyond just speed. AI

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Payment speed is no longer enough; robust operations are key

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Dave Glaser, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Why Payment Speed Alone Won't Differentiate Your Business, But Operations Will

    That consistency keeps a finance function from having to relearn its own payment stack every time a new business unit launches.