Real-Time Payments Gateway


Recurring Payments Using FedNow® Debit and RTP® Debit for Real-Time Autopay


To transform recurring billing into a secure, real-time, and automated experience by enabling businesses to collect irrevocable funds instantly using Scheduled Request for Payments (RfPs) via FedNow® Debit and RTP® Debit transactions—optimized for POS, MOTO, and eCommerce.

TodayPayments.com empowers businesses to automate recurring billing using the power of real-time A2A debit transactions. With seamless integration of FedNow® Debit and RTP® Debit, we deliver scheduled RfPs that offer instant, irrevocable good funds—no delays, no card declines, and no manual payer approvals. The future of autopay is here—and it's frictionless, fast, and secure.

 

Scheduled RfP + Standing Approval = Instant, Automated Collections

Digital Request for Payments presenting Recurring Invoices Recurring payments shouldn’t involve late payments, failed cards, or manual processing. That’s why forward-thinking businesses are now turning to Recurring Payments using Real-Time Payments with FedNow® Debit or RTP® Debit. This breakthrough solution uses Scheduled Request for Payments (RfPs) to pull instant A2A good funds directly from a payer’s financial institution—backed by a standing authorization that ensures seamless autopay.

Whether you operate in C2B or B2B, whether your channel is POS, MOTO, or eCommerce, recurring billing just became real-time.

Here’s how it works:

  • A payer provides one-time standing approval to fulfill future RfPs.
  • Merchants trigger a Scheduled Request for Payment at regular intervals.
  • Funds are debited instantly via FedNow® or RTP® A2A debit, with no need for the payer to manually confirm.
  • The merchant receives irrevocable, good funds that are usable immediately.

This eliminates the need for cards, delayed ACH, or missed payments—and supports recurring billing at scale.

Digital Request for Payments presenting Recurring Invoices and recurring Real-Time instant payments, are defined simply as: Irrevocably collected funds in a Payee bank account and usable immediately by the owner of the account. An upfront on-time 'standing approval' using Digital Request for Payments presenting Recurring Invoices is an instruction or set of instructions a Payer uses to pre-authorize their financial institution to pay future Request for Payments, RfPs without requiring the Payer to review and approve each RfP.

Attributes of Digital Request for Payments presenting Recurring Invoices for your business using instant payments

TodayPayments.com supports recurring billing workflows across:

  • POS: Membership programs, service contracts, subscription pickups
  • MOTO: Phone orders, scheduled deliveries, mail-based billing
  • eCommerce: SaaS platforms, utility services, digital subscriptions

Real-time A2A debit transactions are perfect for recurring billers looking for certainty, speed, and simplicity.

Itemized Real-Time Payments Parameters, Attributes, Benefits & Features

Attribute

Description

Payment Rail

FedNow® Debit, RTP® Debit

Transaction Type

A2A (Account-to-Account) Real-Time Debit

Billing Mechanism

Scheduled Request for Payment (RfP™)

Customer Approval Method

Standing Authorization (One-Time Setup)

Funds Settlement Speed

Instant, Irrevocable, Good Funds

Batch Processing

Yes – Batch Recurring Billing for High Volume

Supported Channels

POS, MOTO, Web, Mobile, QR Code, SMS

Customer Experience

“Set it and forget it” autopay via email, SMS, or hosted payment pages

Security & Format

Alias-based IDs (phone/email), ISO 20022 messaging

Ideal Business Types

Insurance, SaaS, Utilities, Education, Healthcare, Subscriptions


Ask us How:

  • Automate recurring payments using real-time debit rails like FedNow® and RTP® with Scheduled Request for Payments (RfPs) for guaranteed good funds.
  • Enable a “set it and forget it” billing experience by collecting payments through a one-time standing authorization from payers.
  • With A2A debit transactions, merchants get paid in real-time and customers enjoy no-hassle recurring payments.
  • Use TodayPayments.com to batch and send scheduled RfPs for POS, MOTO, or eCommerce billing environments.
  • Each transaction delivers instant settlement using ISO 20022 enriched data, reducing reconciliation issues and improving accounting accuracy.

When presenting recurring invoices through Digital Request for Payments (RfP), several key elements should be included to ensure clarity, accuracy, and ease of payment for both the payer and the payee. Here are the essential elements of presenting recurring invoices via RfPs:

1.     Invoice Header: Clearly display the invoice header containing essential information such as the invoice number, issue date, due date, and payment terms. This provides context and helps the payer understand the urgency and expectations regarding payment.

2.     Payer and Payee Details: Include detailed information about the payer and the payee, including their names, addresses, contact information, and any relevant identification or account numbers. This ensures that the invoice is correctly addressed and facilitates communication between the parties.

3.     Itemized Charges: Present a breakdown of all goods or services provided in the recurring invoice, including descriptions, quantities, unit prices, and total amounts for each line item. Itemizing charges helps the payer understand the invoice components and verify the accuracy of the billing.

4.     Total Amount Due: Clearly indicate the total amount due for the recurring invoice, including any applicable taxes, fees, or discounts. Highlighting the total amount due ensures that the payer can easily identify the payment obligation.

5.     Payment Instructions: Provide clear and concise instructions on how the payer can make the payment. Include accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card, digital wallets), payment deadlines, and any required payment references or codes. This guides the payer through the payment process and reduces the likelihood of payment errors.

6.     Recurring Payment Schedule: Clearly outline the recurring payment schedule, including the frequency (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually), start date, end date (if applicable), and the total number of recurring payments. Communicating the payment schedule helps the payer anticipate future payments and plan accordingly.

7.     Authorization: Include language indicating that the payer authorizes the payee to initiate recurring payments according to the specified schedule. This authorization should be clear and explicit, outlining the terms and conditions of the recurring payment arrangement.

8.     Terms and Conditions: Provide comprehensive terms and conditions governing the recurring payment arrangement, including cancellation policies, late payment penalties, dispute resolution procedures, and any other relevant terms. This ensures that both parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding recurring payments.

9.     Compliance and Security: Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy laws, financial regulations, and industry standards. Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive financial information and prevent unauthorized access or fraud.

10.  Contact Information: Include contact information for the payee's customer support or billing department. This allows the payer to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the invoice or payment process.

By including these elements in recurring invoices presented through Digital Requests for Payments (RfPs), businesses can streamline the payment process, improve transparency, and enhance the overall invoicing experience for both parties involved.


Turn Recurring Billing into Real-Time Revenue with TodayPayments.com

Tired of slow ACH cycles and credit card chargebacks? Upgrade to Recurring Payments using FedNow® Debit or RTP® Debit. With TodayPayments.com, you get a future-proof platform that lets you schedule RfPs, receive irrevocable good funds, and automate recurring collections—all in real time.

No more chasing payments. No more manual invoices. Just real-time, reliable, good-fund deposits from payer to payee, backed by industry-leading security, bank integrations, and frictionless automation.

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Creation Recurring Request for Payment

We were years ahead of competitors recognizing the benefits of RequestForPayment.com. We are not a Bank. Our function as a role as an "Accounting System" in Open Banking with Real-TimePayments.com to work with Billers to create the Request for Payment to upload the Biller's Bank online platform. Today Payments' ISO 20022 Payment Initiation (PAIN .013) shows how to implement Create Real-Time Payments Request for Payment File up front delivering a message from the Creditor (Payee) to it's bank. Most banks (FIs) will deliver the message Import and Batch files for their company depositors for both FedNow and Real-Time Payments (RtP). Once uploaded correctly, the Creditor's (Payee's) bank continues through a "Payment Hub", either FedNow or RTP, will be the RtP Hub will be The Clearing House, with messaging to the Debtor's (Payer's) bank. Request for Recurring Payment

ACH and both Instant and Real-Time Payments Request for Payment ISO 20022 XML Message Versions
The versions that NACHA recommends for the Request for Payment message and the Response to the Request are pain.013 and pain.014 respectively. Version 5 for the RfP messages, which The Clearing House Real-Time Payments system has implemented, may also be utilized as there is no material difference in the schemas. Predictability, that the U.S. Federal Reserve, via the FedNow ® Instant Payments, will also use Request for Payment. The ACH, RTP ® and FedNow ® versions are Credit Push Payments.


Payees ensure the finality of Instant Real-Time Payments (IRTP) and FedNow using recurring Requests for Payments (RfP), Payees can implement certain measures:

1.     Confirmation Mechanism: Implement a confirmation mechanism to ensure that each payment request is acknowledged and confirmed by the payer before the payment is initiated. This can include requiring the payer to provide explicit consent or authorization for each recurring payment.

2.     Transaction Monitoring: Continuously monitor the status of recurring payment requests and transactions in real-time to detect any anomalies or discrepancies. Promptly investigate and resolve any issues that arise to ensure the integrity and finality of payments.

3.     Authentication and Authorization: Implement strong authentication and authorization measures to verify the identity of the payer and ensure that only authorized payments are processed. This can include multi-factor authentication, biometric verification, or secure tokenization techniques.

4.     Payment Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile payment transactions to ensure that all authorized payments have been successfully processed and finalized. This involves comparing transaction records with payment requests to identify any discrepancies or unauthorized transactions.

5.     Secure Communication Channels: Utilize secure communication channels, such as encrypted messaging protocols or secure APIs, to transmit payment requests and transaction data between the payee and the payer. This helps prevent unauthorized access or interception of sensitive payment information.

6.     Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines governing instant payments and recurring payment transactions. This includes adhering to data security requirements, fraud prevention measures, and consumer protection regulations.

By implementing these measures, Payees can enhance the finality and security of Instant Real-Time Payments using recurring Requests for Payments, thereby minimizing the risk of payment disputes, fraud, or unauthorized transactions.

 
Each day, thousands of businesses around the country are turning their transactions into profit with real-time payment solutions like ours.


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