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The FedNow Reserve Innovation Spotlight: QR Code Payments

January 5, 2026

Learn how QR code payments and instant payment rails are reshaping the future of money movement in this latest Innovation Spotlight from the Federal Reserve Financial Services.

By matera

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Learn how QR code payments and instant payment rails are reshaping the future of money movement in this latest Innovation Spotlight from the Federal Reserve Financial Services. The article explores how QR code technology, powered by the FedNow® Service, could streamline bill payments, improve payment speed, and create more seamless digital payment experiences for businesses and consumers alike. Featuring insights from Matera, it offers a look at how interoperable QR code standards and real-time payments are driving the next wave of payments innovation.

Read the full article from the FedNow Reserve.