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Real-Time B2B Payments Face Hurdles as Current Systems Meet Expectations

Published: July 7, 2026 • Reading Time: 6 min read • Reporting: Intelligence Division
Real-Time B2B Payments Face Hurdles as Current Systems Meet Expectations
A recent report found that 24% of RTP Network holdouts believe current B2B payment methods work well enough, hindering the adoption of real-time payments. This finding suggests that the main obstacle to real-time B2B payments is not skepticism, but rather the fact that existing systems are meeting business needs.

The PYMNTS Intelligence report highlights the challenges faced by real-time B2B payments in gaining widespread acceptance. Despite the potential benefits of real-time payments, many businesses are satisfied with their current payment systems, citing that they work well enough. This has resulted in a slower-than-expected adoption of real-time B2B payments. The report's findings have significant implications for the future of B2B payments and the role of technology in facilitating these transactions.

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A recent report found that 24% of RTP Network holdouts believe current B2B payment methods work well enough, hindering the adoption of real-time payments. This finding suggests that the main obstacle to real-time B2B payments is not skepticism, but rather the fact that existing systems are meeting business needs.