Better Than Zelle® and Venmo®: Real-Time Payments Built for Business

Why Real-Time API Payments with QBO Are Better Than Zelle® or Venmo®

Zelle® and Venmo® were designed for peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers—not for business-grade transaction certainty, ledger integration, or enterprise cash flow automation. Today’s businesses need more than speed—they need real-time, irrevocable Good Funds, batch uploading, hosted payment requests, and full QuickBooks® QBO reconciliation.

That’s why TodayPayments.com’s Real-Time API powered by FedNow® and RTP® delivers far more than a consumer-grade app. We enable secure, trackable, and automated payments for A2A, B2B, and C2B use cases—complete with ISO 20022 file compatibility, recurring billing, and mobile invoicing.

The TodayPayments.com Real-Time API enables businesses to send Request for Payment (RfP™) messages and collect Good Funds using FedNow® and RTP® in real time. Unlike consumer platforms, our solution is built for enterprise operations, offering features like alias-based MIDs, recurring payments, POS/MOTO/ecommerce support, and direct integration into QuickBooks® QBO.

 

To provide real-time payment infrastructure for businesses through FedNow® and RTP® APIs—delivering instant Good Funds, automated reconciliation, and secure customer experiences across all transaction channels.

TodayPayments.com is the business-first real-time payments platform that goes beyond consumer apps. Our Real-Time API and hosted RfP™ gateway enable secure, trackable, and irrevocable payments across POS, MOTO, ecommerce, and accounting environments like QuickBooks® QBO.


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  • ~ Automate Account Receivable Collection
  • ~ Automate Account Payable Payments
  • ~ One-time and Recurring Debits / Credits

Secure QB Plugin payment processing through QuickBooks ® specializes in the origination of moving money electronically.

Ask about our special:Using Real-Time API Request for Payments in QBO QuickBooks

How the “Good Funds” Workflow Works

  1. Merchant Initiation
    Payment request created via API or through a QuickBooks® synced invoice.
  2. ISO 20022 Payment File Upload
    Batch or recurring payments prepared in .XML, JSON, or Excel formats.
  3. RfP™ Sent to Customer
    Hosted payment page sent via SMS, email, or invoice for real-time authorization.
  4. Customer Approves
    Payer receives the FedNow® or RTP® link and authorizes the transaction instantly.
  5. Settlement Complete
    Funds settle in seconds, with no risk of return or chargeback.
  6. AR Ledger Auto-Sync
    QuickBooks® QBO updates automatically with payment status and remittance data.

Itemized RTP® Real-Time Payment Parameters, Features & Benefits

Real-Time API Parameters

  • Supported Rails: FedNow® and RTP®
  • Integration: QuickBooks® QBO, JSON API, ISO 20022 file uploads
  • Message Formats: XML, Excel, JSON
  • Payment Types: A2A, B2B, C2B (One-time or Recurring)
  • Trigger Channels: POS, MOTO, ecommerce, mobile apps
  • Settlement: Real-time (under 10 seconds)
  • Funds Type: Irrevocable Good Funds
  • Compliance: ISO 20022, NACHA, FedNow® and RTP® protocols

Real-Time Payment Attributes and Benefits

1. Instant Request for Payment (RfP™) Delivery

Merchants send secure links through API or QuickBooks®—payer receives instantly.

2. Alias-Based MID Assignment

Map transactions to teams, departments, or regions using email or phone-based aliases.

3. Hosted Payment Pages Built-In

Every RfP includes a branded, mobile-optimized page—no dev work required.

4. 24/7/365 Real-Time Settlement

No bank cutoffs. Payments clear anytime, even holidays and weekends.

5. Auto-Reconciliation in QuickBooks® QBO

Invoices, payments, and reporting are updated in real time with no manual entry.

6. ISO 20022 Batch & Recurring Payment Support

Perfect for billing cycles, vendor payments, refunds, or subscription management.

7. Secure, Transparent, Audit-Ready

Track every transaction with metadata, receipts, and settlement confirmations.


Real-Time Payments vs Zelle® and Venmo® – A Business Comparison

Feature

FedNow® / RTP® via TodayPayments.com

Zelle® / Venmo®

Real-Time Good Funds

Yes

Often delayed or revocable

Business Integration (QBO)

Full QuickBooks® Sync

No accounting integration

Batch Upload (ISO 20022)

XML / Excel / JSON Support

Not supported

Recurring Payments

Subscription and batch support

Manual only

No Chargebacks

Irrevocable

Risk of disputes

Hosted Payment Page

Included with every RfP™

Not available

Alias-Based MID Reconciliation

Departmental tracking

Single user only

API Developer Access

Full Real-Time API

No public API


Why Businesses Choose TodayPayments.com for Real-Time Payments

  1. Real-time Good Funds settlement with no chargebacks
  2. API integration for POS, MOTO, ecommerce, and accounting systems
  3. Hosted RfP™ pages for mobile and digital invoicing
  4. Upload ISO 20022 batch files (.XML, .JSON, Excel)
  5. Assign alias-based MIDs for team-level tracking
  6. Eliminate AR aging with 24/7 payment certainty
  7. Seamless QuickBooks® QBO reconciliation
  8. 100% online onboarding—no bank branch required

Integrating SecureQBPlugin.com for real-time payment transactions through an API with QuickBooks Online (QBO) creates a robust framework for businesses looking to enhance their invoicing and payment processing capabilities. This setup can greatly simplify how businesses handle transactions by providing instant processing, improved accuracy, and enhanced cash flow management. Here's how to implement this effectively:

Steps for Implementation Using SecureQBPlugin.com

  1. API Integration:
    • Establish a connection between QBO and the SecureQBPlugin.com API to enable real-time payment processing. This API will serve as the bridge facilitating real-time transactions, such as RTP (Real-Time Payments) and FedNow, directly within QuickBooks.
    • Ensure the API is capable of handling payment initiation, status updates, and reconciliation of payments automatically in QBO.
  2. Enhancing Invoicing Functionality:
    • Customize the invoicing module in QBO to include real-time payment options. When generating invoices, ensure they are equipped with payment links that allow customers to pay instantly using their preferred real-time payment method.
    • Optimize the user interface to ensure that the payment options are clearly visible and easy to use for enhanced customer experience.
  3. Security Measures:
    • Implement high-standard security protocols to safeguard transaction data, especially since real-time payments require sensitive banking information to be processed quickly and securely.
    • Comply with industry standards like PCI DSS for payment security, as well as other relevant financial regulations.
  4. Real-Time Data Synchronization:
    • Configure the SecureQBPlugin.com API to sync transaction data with QBO in real-time. This ensures that once a transaction is processed, the corresponding invoice is updated immediately, reflecting the payment status in QBO.
    • Automate the reconciliation process, which can significantly reduce manual labor and minimize errors.
  5. Testing and Quality Assurance:
    • Before fully deploying the integration, perform extensive testing to ensure everything from payment processing to data synchronization works seamlessly.
    • Test the system under different scenarios to ensure reliability and robustness, especially under high transaction volumes.
  6. Training and Support:
    • Provide training for staff who will be using the system. Ensure they understand how to manage the new invoicing features and deal with real-time transactions.
    • Establish a support line with SecureQBPlugin.com to resolve any issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  7. Deployment:
    • Once testing is completed and the system is stable, proceed with a full rollout.
    • Monitor the system closely post-deployment to catch and resolve any issues as they arise.

Benefits of Using SecureQBPlugin.com with QBO

  • Efficiency and Speed: Real-time processing allows for immediate transaction completion, which can dramatically improve cash flow and customer satisfaction.
  • Accuracy and Reduced Errors: Automated data entry and synchronization minimize human error and ensure accuracy in financial records.
  • Enhanced Security: Using a secure API connection helps protect sensitive payment information, reducing the risk of fraud.
  • Customer Convenience: Offering customers instant payment options directly through invoices enhances the overall payment experience, potentially leading to faster payments and improved business relationships.

By leveraging SecureQBPlugin.com's real-time payment processing capabilities with QuickBooks Online, businesses can achieve a higher level of efficiency and security in their financial transactions, setting a new standard in how they manage their receivables and customer interactions. This integration not only streamlines operations but also enhances the strategic financial management of the company.


Zelle® and Venmo® weren’t built for business. Our Real-Time API was.

At TodayPayments.com, we power the infrastructure that lets you send and receive real-time Good Funds using FedNow® and RTP®, fully integrated with QuickBooks® QBO. Whether you're invoicing, batching, or delivering, we make sure you get paid—instantly, securely, and with zero chargeback risk.

API access for POS, mobile, and ERP
Instant settlement with real-time payment rails
ISO 20022 batch uploads & recurring support
Hosted RfP pagesno coding needed
Better than Zelle®, Venmo®, or ACH

👉 Visit TodayPayments.com to activate your Real-Time API and Good Funds Gateway today.
Instant Payments. Instant Books. Real Business Certainty.

Request for Payment

Call us, the .csv and or .xml Request for Payment (RfP) file you need while on your 1st phone call! We guarantee our reports work to your Bank and Credit Union. We were years ahead of competitors recognizing the benefits of RequestForPayment.com. We are not a Bank. Our function as a role as an "Accounting System" in Open Banking with Real-Time Payments to work with Billers to create the Request for Payment to upload the Biller's Bank online platform. U.S. Companies need help to learn the RfP message delivering their bank. Today Payments' ISO 20022 Payment Initiation (PAIN .013) show how to implement Create Real-Time Payments Request for Payment File up front delivering message from the Creditor (Payee) to it's bank. Most banks (FIs) will deliver the message Import and Batch files for their company depositors for both FedNow and Real-Time Payments (RtP). Once uploaded correctly, the Creditor's (Payee's) bank continuing through a "Payment Hub", will be the RtP Hub will be The Clearing House, with messaging to the Debtor's (Payer's) bank.

Our in-house QuickBooks payments experts are standing ready to help you make an informed decision to move your company's payment processing forward.

Pricing with our Request For Payment Professionals
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 1) Free ISO 20022 Request for Payment File Formats, for FedNow and Real-Time Payments (The Clearing House) .pdf for you manually create "Mandatory" (Mandatory data for completed file) fields, start at page 4, with "yellow" highlighting. $0.0 + No Support


2) We create .csv or .xml formatting using your Bank or Credit Union. Using your invoice information database to create an existing Accounts Receivable file, we CLEAN, FORMAT to FEDNOW or Real-Time Payments into CSV or XML. Create Multiple Templates. You can upload or "key data" into our software for File Creation of "Mandatory" general file. Use either the Routing Number and Account Number for your Customers or use "Alias" name via Mobile Cell Phone and / or Email address.

Fees = $57 monthly, including Activation, Support Fees and Batch Fee, Monthly Fee, User Fee. We add your URI for each separate Payer transaction for additional Payment Methods on "Hosted Payment Page" (Request for file with an HTML link per transaction to "Hosted Payment Page" with ancillary payment methods of FedNow, RTP, ACH, Cards and many more!) + $.03 per Transaction + 1% percentage on gross dollar file,


3) Add integrating QuickBooks Online "QBO" using FedNow Real-time Payment using our Real-Time API system.

Fees Above 2) plus $29 monthly additional QuickBooks Online "QBO" formatting, and "Hosted Payment Page" and WYSIWYG


4) Above 3) plus Create "Total" (over 600 Mandatory, Conditional & Optional fields of all ISO 20022 Pain .013) Price on quote.

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