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Visa Study Reveals Growing Adoption of Real-Time Payments in Southeast Asia, Underscoring Need for Stronger Security and Trust

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 February 2026 - Real-time payments (RTPs) are becoming an integral part of everyday transactions across Southeast Asia, according to a regional study written in partnership with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Nextrade Group, and the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI).

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