Alias RfP™: The New Standard in Digital Invoicing and Accounting

Request for Payment Alias-Based Real-Time Transactions Meet Accounting Integration

The world of real-time payments is evolving—and alias-driven Request for Payment (RfP™) is at the center of this transformation. No longer must businesses rely on sensitive routing and account numbers. Instead, email addresses and mobile numbers serve as secure, user-friendly aliases that simplify the billing process while enhancing security and traceability.

When paired with QuickBooks® or QuickBooks® Online (QBO), alias-based RfP™ invoicing enables seamless posting, reconciliation, and real-time fund verification. By leveraging ISO 20022 XML messaging, businesses can automate recurring or batch payments through Hosted Payments Pages, making digital invoicing smarter, faster, and more efficient.

Using alias naming—such as a mobile number or email address—instead of traditional bank account info, merchants can send secure RfP™ invoices through:

  • SMS
  • Email
  • QR Code (QRC)
  • Embedded links in QuickBooks® or QBO invoices

These messages link to a Hosted Payments Page, enabling payers to complete transactions using real-time rails like FedNow®, RTP®, ACH, Cards, or BNPL at their convenience.


Alias-Based MID Assignment for Transaction-Level Control

Merchants can assign Alias Merchant IDs (MIDs) to each mobile/email alias to:

  • Enhance transaction-level security
  • Improve reconciliation across business units
  • Track payments across departments or product lines

Alias MIDs resolve at the payment processor level, enabling granular reporting and smart routing of payments—all while preserving end-to-end ISO 20022 compliance.

To simplify real-time receivables with secure, alias-based invoicing and ISO 20022-driven accounting workflows integrated with QuickBooks®.
We help merchants automate invoicing, batching, and reconciliation using RfP™, real-time payment rails, and alias-level visibility.

TodayPayments.com is your real-time invoicing engine—powered by aliases, ISO 20022, and seamless QuickBooks® integrations.
From text-to-pay and email invoicing to recurring payments and batch processing, we enable faster funding, cleaner data, and simpler reconciliation across RTP®, FedNow®, ACH, and card rails.


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  • ~ Automate Account Receivable Collection
  • ~ Automate Account Payable Payments
  • ~ One-time and Recurring Debits / Credits

Secure QB Plugin payment processing through QuickBooks ® specializes in the origination of moving money electronically.

Request for Payment (RfP™): Parameters, Attributes, Benefits, and Features

Key Parameters

  • Payment Rails Supported: FedNow®, RTP®, ACH, Cards, BNPL
  • Invoicing Channels: Email, SMS, QRC, QuickBooks®
  • Payer Identifier: Alias (mobile number or email)
  • Accounting Integration: QuickBooks®, QBO, ERP-compatible
  • Data Format: ISO 20022 XML (pain.013/pain.014)
  • Message Payload: Up to 145 characters unstructured

Key Attributes

  • Alias-based invoicing with embedded Hosted Payments Page
  • Recurring, single, or batch transactions
  • Return code handling with auto-retry support
  • Multi-alias Merchant ID (MID) mapping
  • Secure transmission without routing/account exposure

Benefits

  • Faster, real-time good funds availability
  • Reduced fraud and operational risk
  • Enhanced customer payment experience
  • Streamlined reconciliation in QuickBooks®
  • Transparent audit trails and payment metadata

Top Features

  • Hosted Payments Pages with alias URL links
  • Variable Recurring Payment (VRP) compatibility
  • POS, MOTO, eCommerce-ready infrastructure
  • Excel, JSON, and XML batch file support
  • ISO 20022 message automation for all U.S. financial institutions

Minimum Required ISO 20022 Data Fields for RfP™ Transactions

Field Name

Purpose

<MsgId>

Unique identifier for the transaction

<CreDtTm>

Message creation timestamp

<Dbtr>

Payer alias and basic info (email/phone)

<Cdtr>

Payee name and receiving institution

<CdtrAcct>

Alias-based MID or proxy account

<ReqdExctnDt>

Scheduled or immediate execution date

<PmtInfId>

Unique payment instruction ID

<RmtInf>

Remittance details (structured/unstructured)

<Ustrd>

Freeform 145-character field (invoice number, memo)

<RltdRmtInf>

Link to original invoice or reconciliation reference


Ask us How:

Alias real-time payments using Request for Payment (RfP™) are revolutionizing the way merchants send invoices and receive funds. With mobile phone numbers or email addresses acting as secure aliases, merchants can request payments without exposing sensitive routing or account details—enhancing both compliance and customer trust.

Integrated directly into QuickBooks® and QuickBooks® Online, these alias-based RfP™ flows allow merchants to automatically send payment requests, reconcile cleared funds, and trigger retry logic based on ISO 20022 return codes. This creates a fully digitized, end-to-end receivables process for merchants of all sizes.

Each RfP™ includes an embedded Hosted Payments Page link, where customers can pay via RTP®, FedNow®, ACH, Cards, or BNPL using their preferred method and device. The rich data embedded in ISO 20022 XML messages—especially the 145-character unstructured field—supports full invoice traceability and auto-match reconciliation.

Using Excel, XML, or JSON files, merchants can batch upload payments to financial institutions and third-party processors—ensuring scalability and certainty in both A2A and B2B real-time payment environments.

Using SecureQBPlugin.com to facilitate FedNow and RTP, Alias Payments, and Real-Time Instant Payments represents a significant advancement in the way businesses manage transactions without needing traditional account numbers (DAN) or routing numbers (RTN). This system uses alias identifiers like cell phone numbers or email addresses to process payments, enhancing both security and convenience. Here’s how this can be implemented effectively:

How It Works with SecureQBPlugin.com

  1. Alias Registration: Businesses and their customers register their preferred aliases—such as a phone number or an email address—with SecureQBPlugin.com. These aliases are securely linked to their respective bank accounts through the platform.
  2. Initiating Payments: When a payment needs to be made, the sender simply enters the recipient’s alias into the SecureQBPlugin.com interface. The platform uses this alias to locate the associated bank account details maintained in the secure hub.
  3. Security Measures: The actual bank details are never exposed to the sender or any other unauthorized party. SecureQBPlugin.com ensures that all sensitive information is encrypted and securely managed within the hub platform.
  4. Real-Time Processing: Utilizing the FedNow service and RTP network, the platform processes these transactions instantly. The funds are moved in real time, providing immediate availability and confirmation to both parties.

Benefits for QuickBooks Users

  • Enhanced Security: Reduces the risk of financial fraud and data breaches by eliminating the need to exchange sensitive banking information.
  • Streamlined Transactions: Simplifies the payment process, making it faster and more user-friendly by allowing payments via simple identifiers like email or phone numbers.
  • Seamless Integration: Integrates directly with QuickBooks, allowing for real-time updates and reconciliation within the accounting software. This saves time and reduces errors in financial record-keeping.
  • 24/7 Availability: Enables businesses to conduct transactions at any time, crucial for companies that operate globally or in different time zones.

Practical Use Cases

  • Customer Payments: Retail businesses can receive payments from customers who simply enter an email or phone number at checkout, streamlining the payment process.
  • Supplier Payments: Businesses can pay suppliers instantly using just an alias, ensuring swift transaction times and improving supply chain efficiency.
  • Freelancer and Contractor Payments: Businesses can pay freelancers or contractors immediately upon job completion, using only a phone number or email, which is especially beneficial for on-demand and gig economy workers.

By leveraging SecureQBPlugin.com for alias-based transactions with FedNow and the RTP network, businesses using QuickBooks can enjoy a more secure, efficient, and modern payment process. This technology not only aligns with the latest financial transaction trends but also provides significant operational advantages, making it an ideal solution for businesses looking to optimize their financial transactions.


Automate Alias RfP™ Invoicing with TodayPayments.com

Alias-based invoicing is the smart, secure way to get paid instantly.

At TodayPayments.com, we help you:

  • Replace account numbers with email and mobile aliases
  • Send RfP™ via SMS, email, or QRC
  • Embed Hosted Payments Pages with ISO 20022 metadata
  • Auto-reconcile transactions in QuickBooks® and QBO
  • Batch and automate recurring real-time payments across RTP®, FedNow®, and ACH

Start collecting good funds in real time—with transparency, control, and speed.

Visit TodayPayments.com to book your Alias RfP™ integration demo today.

 
Request for Payment

Call us, the .csv and or .xml Request for Payment (RfP) file you need while on your 1st phone call! We guarantee our reports work to your Bank and Credit Union. We were years ahead of competitors recognizing the benefits of RequestForPayment.com. We are not a Bank. Our function as a role as an "Accounting System" in Open Banking with Real-Time Payments to work with Billers to create the Request for Payment to upload the Biller's Bank online platform. U.S. Companies need help to learn the RfP message delivering their bank. Today Payments' ISO 20022 Payment Initiation (PAIN .013) show how to implement Create Real-Time Payments Request for Payment File up front delivering message from the Creditor (Payee) to it's bank. Most banks (FIs) will deliver the message Import and Batch files for their company depositors for both FedNow and Real-Time Payments (RtP). Once uploaded correctly, the Creditor's (Payee's) bank continuing through a "Payment Hub", will be the RtP Hub will be The Clearing House, with messaging to the Debtor's (Payer's) bank.

Our in-house QuickBooks payments experts are standing ready to help you make an informed decision to move your company's payment processing forward.

Pricing with our Request For Payment Professionals
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 1) Free ISO 20022 Request for Payment File Formats, for FedNow and Real-Time Payments (The Clearing House) .pdf for you manually create "Mandatory" (Mandatory data for completed file) fields, start at page 4, with "yellow" highlighting. $0.0 + No Support


2) We create .csv or .xml formatting using your Bank or Credit Union. Using your invoice information database to create an existing Accounts Receivable file, we CLEAN, FORMAT to FEDNOW or Real-Time Payments into CSV or XML. Create Multiple Templates. You can upload or "key data" into our software for File Creation of "Mandatory" general file. Use either the Routing Number and Account Number for your Customers or use "Alias" name via Mobile Cell Phone and / or Email address.

Fees = $57 monthly, including Activation, Support Fees and Batch Fee, Monthly Fee, User Fee. We add your URI for each separate Payer transaction for additional Payment Methods on "Hosted Payment Page" (Request for file with an HTML link per transaction to "Hosted Payment Page" with ancillary payment methods of FedNow, RTP, ACH, Cards and many more!) + $.03 per Transaction + 1.5% percentage on gross dollar file,


3) Add integrating QuickBooks Online "QBO" using FedNow Real-time Payment using our Alias Payment system.

Fees Above 2) plus $29 monthly additional QuickBooks Online "QBO" formatting, and "Hosted Payment Page" and WYSIWYG


4) Above 3) plus Create "Total" (over 600 Mandatory, Conditional & Optional fields of all ISO 20022 Pain .013) Price on quote.

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