Alacriti Payments Podcast

Join Mark Majeske, SVP of Faster Payments at Alacriti, as he breaks down the latest Gatepoint Research survey findings on instant payments. Discover what's driving adoption, the biggest barriers financial institutions continue to face, why payment strategy matters just as much as technology, and how payment hubs can help banks and credit unions modernize for the future.

Instant payments are reshaping member expectations and creating new opportunities for credit unions. In this episode, Cortez Adams, newly appointed SVP Product & Partnerships at Access Softek, and Alacriti explore the growing adoption of RTP® and FedNow®, the importance of technology partnerships, and how credit unions can turn payments modernization into a competitive advantage.

In this episode, we explore stablecoins and tokenized deposits—how they maintain value, the risks they present, and why financial institutions are revisiting them as regulation becomes clearer and blockchain technology matures. We also highlight how Alacriti enables secure, trusted payment experiences in a way that financial institutions can trust.

In this episode, we dig into how transaction limits work for domestic and cross-border Visa Direct payments and how institutions can tailor controls based on risk and customer behavior. We also unpack push and pull use cases and address a common cross-border concern: knowing exactly what your recipient will receive and how quickly it will get there.

In this episode, we explore why ACH remains a critical part of the U.S. payments ecosystem and why modernization is becoming a priority for financial institutions. Neeraj Gupta, SVP of Product Management at Alacriti, discusses the top ACH questions he hears from banks and credit unions, the strategic drivers behind launching Alacriti’s new ACH solution, and how its integration within the Payments Hub gives clients a unified, modern interface across payment rails. He also outlines key trends, emerging use cases, and how Alacriti is helping institutions stay competitive as expectations and payment technologies rapidly evolve.

In this episode of the Alacriti Payments Podcast, Amy Faley, manager of ACH at Veridian Credit Union, and Mark Majeske, SVP of Faster Payments at Alacriti, discuss the evolution and impact of instant payments. Amy shares Veridian’s journey as an early adopter, exploring key use cases such as loan disbursements and digital wallet integrations, and explains how member demand shaped their adoption strategy. She also highlights Veridian’s monetization approach, fraud management experience, and vision for global instant payments, offering practical insights for institutions considering their own implementation.

In this episode, Paul Steinbrecher, Director of Payments Consulting at Alacriti, addresses banking executives' top questions about instant payments. He explains how financial institutions are adopting low-risk send use cases, such as payroll and B2B payments, to ease into instant payments. Steinbrecher also explains the benefits of intelligent routing, which determines the best payment rail for each transaction. The podcast also covers key fraud prevention strategies and how financial institutions can use advanced fraud detection systems to safeguard outgoing payments.

In this podcast, Erik Van Bramer, SVP, Senior Vice President, Head of National Sales/Customer Relations at Federal Reserve Financial Services dives into major trends shaping the payments landscape, including the rise of real-time payments, the challenges of modernizing legacy systems, and how automation and AI streamline payment processes. He also discusses the importance of collaboration between fintechs and traditional financial institutions to drive innovation and meet evolving customer expectations.

Explore the dynamic world of payment solutions in this engaging conversation with fintech expert Marcia Klingensmith, CEO of FinTech Consulting. In this podcast, Klingensmith discusses the critical elements of a modern payment solution, compassionate options such as "skip-a-pay" for those facing financial hardships, and the innovations of instant payments. This episode also offers a glimpse into the future of payments, highlighting the significance of emerging technologies like cloud-based services. 

EBPP is a holistic approach to presenting electronic bills and accepting digital payments from consumers. The payment experience is a critical touchpoint, making it necessary to evolve along with consumer demand. . In this podcast episode, we meet with Stuart Bain, SVP of Product Management at Alacriti, to discuss the history and future of EBPP. He also provides insights into the most important aspects of a modern EBPP solution. .