SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Metallicus, a leading provider of digital banking and blockchain infrastructure for credit unions and regulated financial institutions, today announced it has achieved Request for Payment (RFP) certification for the FedNow Service, further expanding its real-time payment capabilities for credit unions.

Metallicus was previously certified for Send, Receive, and Liquidity Management through the FedNow Service. With the addition of Request for Payment, Metallicus now enables credit unions to initiate real-time, biller-presented payment requests directly through the FedNow instant payment rail - unlocking improved cash flow, faster settlement, and enhanced member experiences.

RFP allows credit unions and their members to request payment and receive funds instantly upon approval, reducing reliance on manual invoicing, ACH delays, or card-based alternatives. When combined with Metallicus' digital wallet solution, RFP supports real-time movement of U.S. dollars between checking and savings accounts and digital wallets, supporting instant settlement for digital asset purchases and redemptions within a compliant framework.

"Request for Payment is a meaningful step forward in how money moves," said Marshall Hayner, CEO of Metallicus. "With RFP now live alongside our existing FedNow Service certifications, credit unions can deliver more transparent, real-time payment experiences while maintaining control over liquidity, compliance, and member relationships."

The addition of RFP strengthens Metallicus' real-time payments infrastructure by enabling:

• On-demand payment requests with instant settlement

• Greater payment certainty and streamlined reconciliation

• Improved liquidity visibility and control

• Seamless integration with digital wallet and digital asset workflows

Metallicus' FedNow Service capabilities are delivered as part of its broader digital wallet and payments platform, purpose-built for credit unions exploring real-time payments, digital assets, and blockchain-enabled financial services - without moving deposits or trust outside the organization.

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About Metallicus
Metallicus is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that supports credit unions in exploring and adopting blockchain, digital asset, and stablecoin capabilities through a purpose-built suite of products. Serving as both the infrastructure partner and core developer, Metallicus builds and operates its technology in-house, without reliance on third-party providers. This approach enables credit unions to modernize payments, digital wallets, and member services in a secure, compliant manner-while integrating seamlessly with existing systems and operations.

Media Contact:
Chloe Smart
Director of Public Affairs
cs@omnipublic.global
407.446.6615

SOURCE: Metallicus