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Citi09/02/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Citable research brief

Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

Citi highlights the strategic importance for banks to adopt real-time payment solutions, including instant payments, pay-to-card, and pay-to-wallet, to meet evolving client expectations and counter competition. Citi positions itself as a key provider, offering global reach, 24/7 USD clearing, blockchain-based token services, and API-led FX capabilities.

Institution: Citi
Published: 09/02/2026
Research topic: Real-time payments adoption · Payments industry · Citi Token Services
Time horizon: medium-term · current · short-term

Key arguments

Banks must offer fast, convenient payment options to remain competitive in the digital economy.
Collaborating with capable providers enables banks to offer the right payment instrument for each use case.
Real-time payment solutions digitize paper flows, provide full-value delivery, and enable near-instant fund receipt.
Citi's global network and technology (e.g., Citi Token Services, 24/7 USD Clearing) enable banks to expand payment ecosystems.
Access to competitive FX rates via API helps banks retain and regain market share in remittances.

Key numbers

Currencies supported: over 135 currencies
Countries reached via WorldLink: over 95 countries
Banks using 24/7 USD Clearing: over 300+ banks in 50+ countries
Citi's financial institution customers: 1,500
Cross-border payment time via Citi Token Services: as little as 90 seconds

Main risks

Regulatory and compliance complexities across jurisdictions
Cybersecurity and fraud risks in real-time payments
Competition from fintechs and alternative payment providers
Technological integration challenges for banks
Adoption rates of digital wallets vary by market

Corresponding source evidence

Banks that integrate these capabilities into their ecosystems will be better-positioned to meet client expectations and grow their business. · medium-term
Citi ® Token Services Leverages blockchain and distributed ledger technology, facilitates cross-border payments in as little as 90 seconds. · current
In some markets, digital wallets have become the default choice for consumers – making it critical for banks to offer these solutions to remain competitive. · short-term

Conditions / invalidation

if banks adopt real-time payment solutions with flexible connectivity options
if banks fail to offer digital wallet solutions

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