
Surcharging FedNow® – The Best Instant Payment Solution for Subscription & High-Risk Businesses
Pass Processing Fees to the Payer – Eliminate Merchant Costs
Surcharging FedNow® – The Smartest Instant
Payment Solution for High-Risk & Subscription Businesses
For small, mid-size, and large businesses
(SMBs), particularly those offering high-risk products or
services, securing a cost-effective and compliant payment
solution can be a challenge—especially for merchants with bad
credit. Traditional PCI-regulated credit card payments
come with high processing fees, compliance requirements,
chargeback risks, and state regulations on surcharges, making
them less viable for many businesses.
Now, with Surcharging FedNow®, businesses can pass transaction fees to the payer, ensuring they receive 100% of their invoice payments while still benefiting from instant, real-time payments. This is a game-changing solution for subscription-based businesses, high-risk industries, and companies needing reliable payment processing with no merchant costs.
With our software solutions, businesses can surcharge FedNow® transactions, automate one-time and variable recurring payments, and leverage Request for Payment (RfP) digital invoicing—all while staying compliant with state regulations.
Request for Payment (RfP) Digital Invoicing for B2B Transactions

Surcharging FedNow®: The Best Instant Payment Solution for Subscription Businesses & High-Risk Merchants
Why High-Risk & Subscription Businesses Are Choosing Surcharging FedNow®
Businesses in high-risk industries or those with bad credit often face difficulty securing merchant accounts or high processing fees on credit card transactions. Surcharging FedNow® provides the perfect alternative, offering:
- Instant, real-time payments—No more waiting for ACH or wire transfers to clear.
- Payer covers transaction fees—Merchants receive the full invoice amount.
- State regulation compliance—Avoid legal complications associated with credit card surcharges.
- Automated recurring payments—Seamlessly process subscription payments with no processing fees.
- Zero chargeback risks—Unlike credit cards, FedNow® transactions are irreversible.
Key Benefits of Surcharging FedNow® for SMBs, Subscription Businesses, & High-Risk Merchants
✅ Pass Processing Fees to the Payer – Eliminate Merchant Costs
- Merchants receive 100% of their invoice payments—no deductions.
- Eliminates costly credit card interchange fees (typically 2.5% - 3.5% per transaction).
- Subscription businesses can charge customers directly without losing revenue to processing fees.
✅ Instant Real-Time Payments – No Delays or Settlement Wait Times
- Unlike Same-Day ACH or wire transfers, FedNow® payments settle instantly.
- Businesses gain immediate access to cash flow, with no banking hour restrictions.
- No more waiting for batch processing, bank approvals, or pending transactions.
✅ One-Time & Variable Recurring Payment Support
- Accept one-time instant payments with zero merchant fees.
- Ideal for subscription-based businesses and high-risk industries needing automated recurring billing.
- Supports flexible recurring payment options for customers on monthly or usage-based plans.
✅ Request for Payment (RfP) Digital Invoicing for B2B Transactions
- Businesses can send invoices instantly via RfP and get paid in real-time.
- Automated reconciliation with QuickBooks®, Xero, and NetSuite for seamless bookkeeping.
- Eliminates manual invoice tracking, reducing errors and late payments.
✅ No PCI Compliance Requirements – Reduce Security & Fraud Risks
- PCI DSS compliance is required for businesses handling credit card transactions—FedNow® eliminates this burden.
- End-to-end encryption ensures secure transactions without merchant liability.
- Reduces fraud risks, chargebacks, and credit card disputes that high-risk businesses frequently face.
✅ Perfect for Businesses with Bad Credit
- Unlike traditional merchant accounts, FedNow® does not require credit checks.
- Even businesses with low or no credit history can accept payments instantly.
- Removes the financial barriers to accepting digital payments.
✅ Avoid State Regulations on Payment Surcharges
- Many states regulate or ban credit card surcharges, making it difficult for businesses to pass processing costs to customers.
- With Surcharging FedNow®, there are no surcharges on the merchant side—the payer absorbs transaction fees.
- Ensures legal compliance in states with strict credit card fee laws (e.g., California, New York, Texas).
✅ 24/7/365 Payment Availability – No Banking Hour Restrictions
- Unlike ACH and wire transfers, which depend on banking hours, FedNow® operates 24/7.
- Accept payments anytime, including weekends and holidays.
✅ Enhanced Security & Fraud Protection
- End-to-end encryption and authentication ensure secure transactions.
- Unlike credit card payments, FedNow® transactions cannot be reversed, reducing fraud risks.
- ISO 20022 messaging compliance ensures transaction transparency and security.
How Surcharging FedNow® Benefits Subscription Businesses & High-Risk Merchants
Faster Business-to-Business (B2B) Payments
- Instantly pay suppliers, vendors, and service providers without delays.
- No ACH transfer holds, wire transfer fees, or pending credit card settlements.
Ideal for E-Commerce & Subscription-Based Businesses
- Accept real-time payments, improving customer satisfaction and cash flow.
- Faster order fulfillment and instant payment confirmations.
📈 Perfect for Recurring Billing & High-Risk Transactions
- Automate monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring payments with RfP invoicing.
- Reduce failed transactions and customer disputes.
- Supports flexible subscription pricing models.
🏦 Optimized Payroll & Contractor Payments
- Pay employees, freelancers, and contractors instantly via FedNow®.
- Reduce payroll processing costs and eliminate direct deposit fees.
Upgrade to Surcharging FedNow® with TodayPayments.com
Are you ready to pass transaction fees to the payer, eliminate processing costs, and accept instant payments?
With Surcharging FedNow®, your business can:
Pass transaction fees
to the payer and eliminate processing costs
Accept
instant real-time payments—Funds settle in seconds
Automate invoicing with Request for Payment
(RfP)
Support one-time and variable
recurring payments
Enhance security
and eliminate chargebacks
Start accepting real-time, fee-free payments today! Sign up with TodayPayments.com now.
Creation Request for Payment Bank File
Enhance Your Surcharging FedNow Payment Requests with FedNow’s ISO 20022 Messaging
Streamline Payments with Advanced Request for Payment Options:
Harness the power of FedNow's Request for Payment system to transform how you manage invoices and remittances. Our platform supports diverse data integration options, allowing payees to incorporate detailed invoice data directly within the RfP message or link to a comprehensive Merchant Page.
Flexible Invoice Details with ISO 20022 Messaging:
Leverage the flexibility of ISO 20022 messaging standards in our RfP system. You can choose to display crucial payment details directly in the message with a concise 140-character description, or through a dynamic "Hyper-Link" leading to a detailed Merchant Page. This Merchant Page can be hosted either on your website or TodayPayments.com/HostedPaymentPage.html through our seamless integration solution.
Customizable Merchant Pages for Enhanced Customer Experience:
Create a Merchant Page that not only details all the MIDs you own but also presents these options attractively to your customers through the RfP. This customization ensures that whether your payer opts for Real-Time Payment, Same-Day ACH, or Card transactions, they can easily navigate and complete their payments through a simple click on the hyperlink provided on your Merchant Page.
Call us today and receive the .csv or .xml FedNow® or Request for Payment (RfP) file you need—all during your very first phone call! We guarantee that our comprehensive reports integrate flawlessly with your bank or credit union. As pioneers in recognizing the benefits of RequestForPayment.com, we have stayed years ahead of our competitors. Although we are not a bank, our role as an "Accounting System" within the Open Banking ecosystem enables us to work with billers to create effective RfP files that seamlessly upload to the biller's online banking platform. U.S. companies rely on our expertise to learn how to deliver the RfP message directly to their bank with precision.
Our advanced solution, Today Payments' ISO 20022 Payment Initiation (PAIN.013), demonstrates how to create a Real-Time Payments Request for Payment file that sends a clear message from the creditor (payee) to its bank. Most financial institutions support the import of messaging and batch files for both FedNow® and Real-Time Payments (RtP), ensuring smooth processing. Once the file is correctly uploaded, the creditor’s bank processes the payment through a secure "Payment Hub"—with The Clearing House serving as the RtP Hub—and relays the message to the debtor's (payer's) bank. This streamlined approach not only accelerates transaction processing but also enhances transparency and reliability for all parties involved.
... easily create Instant Payments RfP files. No risk. Test with your bank and delete "test" files before APPROVAL on your Bank's Online Payments Platform. Today Payments is a leader in the evolution of immediate payments. We were years ahead of competitors recognizing the benefits of
Same-Day ACH and Real-Time Payments funding. Our business clients receive faster availability of funds on deposited items and instant notification of items presented for deposit all based on real-time activity. Dedicated to providing superior customer service and industry-leading technology.
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