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End of Government Checks and Its Impact on Instant Payments
Jul 17 2025

The use of paper Treasury checks is set to end by September 30, 2025. As the government is phasing out check payments, the Federal Reserve’s instant payment rail has been ramping up. With government disbursements going all digital, volume on the FedNow rail is set to increase – and that means credit unions must prepare for what comes next.

By: Glenn Wheeler