CRNow

The partner network where fiat moves at the speed of digital assets

Imagine a world where money moves instantly and fiat matches the speed of the blockchain. Welcome to CRNow, where payments reach you and your counterparties instantly, all managed within the Cross River partner ecosystem.

Benefits

Always on, always instant

Real-time payments, 24/7/365

Instantly transfer funds and settle transactions within Cross River’s robust partner ecosystem; anytime any-day.

Expanded network access

Access three networks via a single API - FedNow®, RTP®, and CRNow, with intelligent payment routing for a secure and efficient solution.

Effortless integration

Add CRNow to your existing Instant Payments setup with minimal coding effort.

No transaction limits

Unlike typical bank rails like FedNow®, ACH, and RTP®, CRNow allows users to move money with no inherent transaction limits.1

Easy internal transfers

Transfer funds between COS2 recipients, bypassing delays with wires and ACH.

Confidence in every transaction

Partner with Cross River for secure transactions with vetted partners and reliable dispute resolution.

Join partners already connected to Cross River's partner network

Use Cases

Instant funds, infinite potential

Digital assets

Digital asset platforms operate around the clock and require immediate trade settlement to meet user expectations. With CRNow integration, transactions that once faced banking-hour delays are completed instantly, unlocking 24/7 liquidity and improving capital efficiency.

Gaming

Gaming providers require immediate payouts to maintain seamless player experiences. With CRNow integration, payments that traditionally take days are processed in seconds, improving cash flow management and enabling business scaling opportunities.

FAQs

What is the per-transaction limit for CRNow?CRNow has no inherent transaction limits. Limits are set individually for each partner by Cross River.

Who can I send transactions to using CRNow? Transactions can be sent to approved Cross River partners that you have a business relationship with. Please contact your Relationship Manager to confirm eligibility and for enablement. Is CRNow available 24/7, including weekends and holidays?

Yes, CRNow is available 24/7/365, allowing you to send and receive funds instantly at any time, including weekends and holidays.

How does Cross River route transactions between RTP®, FedNow®, and CRNow?

CRNow intelligently routes transactions based on factors such as the routing number’s eligibility on each network, the receiving account number, and partner configuration settings. This ensures seamless and efficient fund transfers across the appropriate payment rail.

I am not using RTP® or FedNow®. Can I use CRNow and send money to a Cross River Partner?

Yes. You don’t have to be integrated with RTP® or FedNow® to be able to use CRNow. You will still need to integrate with our Instant Payments API to use CRNow. I am already integrated with RTP® and FedNow®. What do I need to do to use CRNow?

Most of your integration is already done. You will use the same ‘Instant Payments API’ to originate CRNow transactions. Please refer to our API documentation for more information.

1 Limits are partner-specific and set by Cross River.

2 Cross River Operating System.

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