Galileo Financial Technologies, a financial technology company owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), announced an expansion of its relationship with The Bancorp Bank, NA, that enables real-time payments services.
Using the RTP network from The Clearing House, Galileo and The Bancorp are delivering instant money movement between bank accounts, “enabling fintechs and brands to solve the longstanding cash flow challenges faced by small businesses (SMBs) and consumers looking to get fast access to their funds.”
Real-time payments are available any time of day, year-round, “ensuring the instant availability of funds even when traditional methods such as ACH and wires are unavailable.”
In Q3 2023, transaction volume and value over the RTP network hit “a record high of 64 million transactions at $34 billion, according to The Clearing House.”
Businesses can offer real-time payments “to their customers via Galileo and The Bancorp.”
This partnership streamlines the process for Galileo’s clients “to more easily implement instant payments via the RTP network without having to build complex systems from the ground up.”
Other key benefits to businesses and consumers include:
- Faster Transactions: Enables near-instantaneous transfers, providing faster access to funds for time-sensitive transactions.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: The speed and convenience of real-time payments significantly enhance the customer experience, eliminating delays in payments.
- Superior Cash Flow Management: Receiving funds instantly helps businesses better manage their liquidity and working capital.
David Feuer, Chief Product Officer of Galileo Financial Technologies, said:
“Consumers and businesses expect payments to be available instantly, and offering real-time payment capabilities ensures Galileo’s clients can deliver on that expectation. With this integration between The Bancorp and Galileo, we can offer a swift, efficient way to ensure faster money movement today.”
As covered, Galileo Financial Technologies, LLC and certain of its affiliates collectively comprise a financial technology company “owned and operated independently by SoFi Technologies, Inc. that enables fintechs, financial institutions, and emerging and established brands to build differentiated financial solutions that deliver exceptional, customer-centric experiences.”
Through modern, open APIs, Galileo’s flexible, secure, scalable and “fully integrated platform drives innovation across payments and financial services.”
“Trusted” by digital banking firms, early-stage innovators and enterprise clients alike, Galileo supports issuing physical and virtual payment cards, mobile push provisioning, “tailored and differentiated financial products and more, across industries and geographies.”