Real-Time Payments Held Back by Inefficient Back Office Systems

Published: June 18, 2026 • Reading Time: 6 min read • Reporting: Intelligence Division

The shift to real-time payments in B2B has created new challenges for companies, with back office systems struggling to keep pace. Inefficient workflows and data context are hindering the benefits of real-time payments.

The advent of real-time payments has transformed the B2B landscape, with speed becoming a table stake for both buyers and suppliers. However, the lack of seamless integration with core enterprise systems is holding back the full potential of real-time payments. Inefficient back office systems are struggling to keep pace with the increased speed of transactions, leading to delays and discrepancies.