{"id":34804,"date":"2026-04-01T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/?p=34804"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:36:00","slug":"payments-bank-charter-what-it-means-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/payments-bank-charter-what-it-means-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Payments Bank Charter: What It Means in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1430\">Ever sent a payment in the U.S. and thought\u2014<br data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/><em data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1430\">\u201cWhy is this still taking days?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1555\">In a world where everything else is instant\u2014messages, deliveries, even approvals\u2014payments can still feel surprisingly slow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1592\">And it\u2019s not just your imagination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1712\">We looked at how the U.S. payment system actually works, why delays still happen, and what\u2019s being proposed to fix it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1836\">The conclusion is pretty straightforward:<br data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\" \/><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1836\">the biggest bottleneck isn\u2019t technology\u2014it\u2019s how the system is structured.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1836\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34805\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-1536x860.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-832x466.webp 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1-1248x699.webp 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i4k3t9\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1885\">Why Payments in the U.S. Are Still Slow<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1928\">At first glance, the system seems modern.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1939\">You have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2015\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1rjq7x6\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1957\">ACH transfers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1193zip\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1975\">Card networks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4j54qt\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2015\">Instant payment systems like FedNow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2039\">So what\u2019s the problem?<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gavy4b\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2073\">The Hidden Middle Layer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2168\">Most digital payment companies can\u2019t directly access the <a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/routing-number-vs-card-bin-key-differences-for-global-payments\/\"><strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2167\">Federal Reserve payments system<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2192\">Instead, they have to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2276\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7p8qb5\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2216\">Partner with banks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pkuc89\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2252\">Route transactions through them<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h658tv\" data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2276\">Wait for processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13vd6b1\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2314\">What That Means in Practice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2338\">Every extra step adds:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2392\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uvchln\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2355\">Time delays<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5ws6tg\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2375\">Additional fees<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11saaee\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2392\">Less control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wahrhp\" data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2429\">Real Example: ACH Payments<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2474\">ACH is one of the most widely used systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2480\">But:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2552\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dmpusw\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2519\">Payments are processed in batches<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kkt0mk\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2552\">Settlement can take 1\u20133 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2599\">Even faster options often require extra fees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2675\"><strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2622\">Bottom line:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2625\" \/>The system works\u2014but it\u2019s not optimized for speed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"f3dden\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2717\">What Is a Payments Bank Charter?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2764\">This is where the proposed solution comes in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2845\">At a basic level, a <strong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2811\">payments bank charter<\/strong> would allow fintech companies to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1a0s1un\" data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2890\">Directly access Federal Reserve systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1br6x1t\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2951\">Process payments without a traditional bank intermediary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1nm6cm8\" data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2990\">What They Can (and Can\u2019t) Do<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3014\">These companies would:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3051\">\u2714 Move money<br data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\" \/>\u2714 Process payments<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3071\">But they wouldn\u2019t:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3116\">\u274c Issue loans<br data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3089\" \/>\u274c Operate like full banks<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"181lajy\" data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3143\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3177\">Removing the middle layer could:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3242\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15uf6v7\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3200\">Speed up payments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sxcmc0\" data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3217\">Reduce costs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nj90d5\" data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3242\">Increase competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11g9wn6\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3284\">Why Banks Still Slow Things Down<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3324\">This is the part many people overlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3387\">Delays aren\u2019t always technical\u2014they\u2019re sometimes intentional.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"q8vwet\" data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3419\">The Incentive Problem<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3440\">Banks benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3528\">\n<li data-section-id=\"128sv9s\" data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3466\">Holding funds longer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l8ttmx\" data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3495\">Charging processing fees<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13nxqde\" data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3528\">Earning interest on balances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19xd8f3\" data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3568\">FedNow Isn\u2019t Fully Solving It<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3633\">The Federal Reserve introduced <strong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3611\">FedNow<\/strong> for instant payments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3650\">But in reality:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3739\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kii4aj\" data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3680\">Not all banks support it<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ppxef6\" data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3705\">Some limit its usage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b4ms33\" data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3739\">Others still delay processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3819\"><strong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3762\">In practice:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\" \/>Even with modern tools, behavior hasn\u2019t fully changed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1167\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/?s=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28870 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-832x249.png 832w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wzcn86\" data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3859\">What This Means for Businesses<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3925\">So if you're running a business, what should you take from this?<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"912ylf\" data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3975\">Payments Will Stay Fragmented (for Now)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4000\">Even with new policies:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4060\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mjusqb\" data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4025\">Adoption takes time<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8hu0de\" data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4060\">Systems don\u2019t change overnight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nw03mj\" data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4098\">Speed Depends on Your Setup<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4183\">Two businesses can use the same system\u2014but get very different results depending on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4237\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12acehq\" data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4204\">Payment methods<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q8opx6\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4218\">Providers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"109qd2n\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4237\">Infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"123p6yc\" data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4284\">How Businesses Are Solving This Today<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4337\">While regulation evolves, companies aren\u2019t waiting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4356\">They\u2019re adapting.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10t9a9l\" data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4402\">Shift Toward Flexible Payment Tools<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4446\">Instead of relying only on bank transfers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4513\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1asap02\" data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4483\">Use alternative payment methods<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fekujx\" data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4513\">Add layers of flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wmfauh\" data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/international-travel-payments-with-apple-pay\/\">Reduce Dependency<\/a> on One System<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4579\">If one method is slow:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4624\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vq0d7k\" data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4596\">Use another<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12snuuy\" data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4624\">Diversify payment flows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i81wtu\" data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4660\">Where Virtual Cards Fit In<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4697\">This is where things get practical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4799\">Virtual cards don\u2019t replace the Federal Reserve system\u2014but they help bypass some of its limitations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fux08x\" data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4823\">Why They Work<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4848\">Instead of waiting for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4889\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tdn0ba\" data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4868\">Bank transfers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m0a1of\" data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"4889\">Batch processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4899\">You can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"4971\">\n<li data-section-id=\"q903f4\" data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"4937\">Make instant card-based payments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vlhhpc\" data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4971\">Control transactions directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"j0bgl\" data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"5006\">What Changes in Practice<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5088\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15af7m5\" data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5028\">Faster execution<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y1l2gz\" data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5058\">More predictable payments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vhn7x7\" data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5088\">Better control over funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"uivmt5\" data-start=\"5918\" data-end=\"5945\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5947\" data-end=\"5997\">Even with better tools, some issues still come up.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"t72jjj\" data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6038\">Relying Only on Bank Transfers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6074\">This limits speed and flexibility.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1e0aw4m\" data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6116\">Ignoring Payment Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6118\" data-end=\"6157\">Your setup matters more than you think.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qffu8j\" data-start=\"6164\" data-end=\"6195\">Not Testing Payment Methods<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6197\" data-end=\"6228\">Always validate before scaling.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1viymi0\" data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6282\">Why Platforms Like Buvei Help Bridge the Gap<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6284\" data-end=\"6385\">While policy changes like a payments bank charter may take time, businesses still need solutions now.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6411\">Buvei helps by offering:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6519\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qgxk33\" data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6446\">Instant virtual card creation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ber92q\" data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6471\">Multiple BIN support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"164aakn\" data-start=\"6472\" data-end=\"6493\">Fast USDT funding<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"whj7zf\" data-start=\"6494\" data-end=\"6519\">Multi-card management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6521\" data-end=\"6607\">This allows businesses to operate efficiently\u2014even within a slower traditional system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6521\" data-end=\"6607\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34806\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026.webp 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1536x860.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-832x466.webp 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Payments-Bank-Charter-What-It-Means-in-2026-1248x699.webp 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8dtpi\" data-start=\"6614\" data-end=\"6627\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6629\" data-end=\"6720\">The push for direct access to <strong data-start=\"6659\" data-end=\"6695\">Federal Reserve payments systems<\/strong> highlights a real issue:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6784\">Payments in the U.S. are still slower than they should be<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6836\">A payments bank charter could eventually fix that.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6838\" data-end=\"6900\">But until then, businesses need to work with what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6902\" data-end=\"6990\">By adopting flexible tools like virtual cards and diversifying payment methods, you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7060\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qa6nn2\" data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7009\">Reduce delays<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcg2b\" data-start=\"7010\" data-end=\"7025\">Lower costs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3nctkt\" data-start=\"7026\" data-end=\"7060\">Improve operational efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7062\" data-end=\"7156\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">And in a system that hasn\u2019t fully caught up yet, that flexibility makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1167\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/?s=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28870 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-4-832x249.png 832w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ever sent a payment in the U.S. and thought\u2014\u201cWhy is this still taking days?\u201d In a world 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