Outstanding FedNow Request for Payments
How to determine monthly Outstanding FedNow Request for Payments
Outstanding FedNow® – Real-Time RfP Aging
and Reconciliation
Outstanding FedNow® refers to open or
pending Request for Payments (RfP) transactions that have not yet
been completed by the payer. These real-time payments, processed via
the FedNow® network, are trackable using structured dashboards with
built-in accounts receivable (AR) aging functionality and
free bank reconciliation tools.
Businesses can monitor every pending, approved,
or rejected RfP in real time and download aging reports to Excel for
better cash flow analysis and payment forecasting.
Why Tracking Outstanding RfPs in FedNow®
Matters
As businesses adopt real-time payments,
visibility into unpaid or aging requests becomes essential.
With FedNow®, payments are immediate once approved—but when a
Request for Payment remains pending or is rejected, payees need
tools to track, analyze, and act on those transactions.
Using Excel-compatible AR aging exports
and FedNow®-enabled dashboards, businesses can sort outstanding RfPs
by alias, due date, invoice number, or rejection reason. These
insights support faster payment recovery, real-time follow-ups, and
improved financial reporting.
Key Benefits and Features of Outstanding
FedNow® AR Aging Tools:
- Track aging RfP requests by days
outstanding
- Free FedNow® bank reconciliation dashboard
access
- Excel spreadsheet export of real-time AR
data
- Alias support for mobile, SMS, or
email-based payers
- Upload and download RfP transaction files
securely
- Automated aging buckets (1–30, 31–60,
61–90 days, etc.)
- Integrated Hosted Payment Pages for payer
re-engagement
- Works across all U.S. financial
institutions using FedNow®
- ISO 20022-compatible payment request
formats
- Free for all TodayPayments.com merchant
clients
Managing Outstanding FedNow® RfPs with Uploading and Reporting Tools
Payees can import, monitor, and
download RfP files through real-time dashboards connected
to U.S. financial institutions. When an RfP is
uploaded, its status is tracked instantly. If unpaid, the
RfP is categorized as outstanding and automatically added
to the AR aging report.
Through secure dashboards, you can:
- Upload individual or batch RfP
files (ISO 20022 XML or HTML)
- View pending, expired, or
rejected transactions by alias or date
- Export aging lists to Excel for
offline use or audits
- Automate reminder emails or SMS
messages for overdue RfPs
- Integrate QuickBooks® or ERP
systems for seamless reconciliation
- Customize payment terms and
follow-up logic for recurring or one-time requests
These tools eliminate guesswork and
delays, allowing faster recovery of aging receivables with
a few clicks.
Calculating outstanding FedNow
requests for payments using Excel or Google Sheets involves
managing and analyzing transaction data. Keep in mind that
specific details might vary based on your organization's
processes and the nature of your data. Here's a general
guide:
Excel:
- Data Preparation:
- Organize your payment
data in a structured manner. Include relevant
details such as transaction date, payment amount,
payment status, etc.
- Filter Data:
- Use Excel filters to
view only the transactions related to FedNow
payments.
- Filter the data based
on the payment status to isolate outstanding or
pending transactions.
- Calculate Total
Outstanding Amount:
- In a new cell, use a
formula to calculate the total outstanding amount.
For example, if your payment amounts are in column
B and the status is in column C, the formula might
look like this:
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=SUMIFS(B:B, C:C, "Pending")
- Adjust the column
references based on your actual data structure.
Google Sheets:
- Data Preparation:
- Similarly, organize
your payment data in Google Sheets, ensuring
relevant details are included.
- Filter Data:
- Use the filter function
in Google Sheets to display only FedNow-related
transactions.
- Apply filters based on
payment status to show only outstanding
transactions.
- Calculate Total
Outstanding Amount:
- In a new cell, use a
formula similar to the one used in Excel. Assuming
payment amounts are in column B and the status is
in column C:
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=SUMIFS(B:B, C:C, "Pending")
- Adjust the column
references as per your data.
Additional Tips:
- Conditional Formatting:
- Apply conditional
formatting to highlight outstanding transactions
for better visual analysis.
- Pivot Tables (Optional):
- Consider using pivot
tables for a more dynamic and interactive analysis
of your payment data.
- Regular Updates:
- Update your spreadsheet
regularly to reflect the most recent transactions
and payment statuses.
- Documentation:
- Document any specific
procedures or criteria used for identifying FedNow
transactions and outstanding payments.
Always ensure that your data is
accurate and up-to-date. The specific columns and formulas
might vary based on your data structure, so adjust the
instructions according to your spreadsheet's setup. If you
encounter any challenges, refer to the documentation of
Excel or Google Sheets, or feel free to ask for more
guidance.
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Aging at
TodayPayments.com
Don’t let pending invoices slow down
your cash flow.
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FedNow® requests with real-time dashboards
✅
Export AR aging data to Excel by alias, invoice, or payment
date
✅ Upload structured ISO 20022 files
with payer aliases
✅ Access reconciliation
tools for free—no additional software needed
✅ Eliminate batch waits and bank visits with
FedNow® RfP automation
Start tracking and recovering
outstanding payments today at
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Outstanding
FedNow® – Real-Time Visibility for Real-Time Cash Flow.
ACH and both FedNow Instant and Real-Time Payments Request for Payment
ISO 20022 XML Message Versions.
The versions that
NACHA and
The Clearing House Real-Time Payments system for the Response to the Request are pain.013 and pain.014
respectively. Predictability, that the U.S. Federal Reserve, via the
FedNow ® Instant Payments, will also use Request for Payment. The ACH, RTP® and FedNow ® versions are "Credit
Push Payments" instead of "Debit Pull.".
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