[Special Release] RTP Use Cases and Financial Inclusion – Bryan Sharkey – [Season 2 | Episode #7]

In this special release episode of the P.I.T. Exchange podcast, recorded live at the Central Bank Payments Conference in Paris, our host, Shaun Ferrari sits down with Bryan Sharkey, Executive Vice President of Real Time Payments, Mastercard for a compelling discussion on the future of real-time payments and their role in driving financial inclusion.

Transforming Payments: Mastercard’s Real-Time Shift & The Drive for Financial Inclusion

Bryan explains how Mastercard’s expansion beyond traditional card services – bolstered by its acquisition of Vocalink, is reshaping the financial landscape, making transactions faster, more inclusive and more efficient. He mentions that from Thailand and Peru to the Philippines, markets around the world are embracing instant payments, transforming access to financial services for businesses and individuals alike.

As real-time payments continue to gain traction, Bryan highlights the challenges of fragmentation, security and the need for interoperability in global transactions. He shares how Mastercard is driving innovation to ensure seamless, secure payments while supporting the gig economy, financial inclusion, and cross-border money movement. How will these changes impact consumers and businesses? And what is next for the payments industry?

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