The Clearing House's RTP network processed 2.27 million instant payments worth $8.62 billion on May 1, 2026, setting new single-day records for both volume and value. The network first surpassed 2 million daily transactions in February.
Tax refund disbursements over instant rails increased 78% in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The network now processes more than 1.5 million transactions on a typical day.
The RTP network handles over 98% of U.S. bank-to-bank instant payments.