"The U.S. can now claim a leading position in real-time payment solutions. Working together with The Clearing House, we have delivered a best-in-class, functionally rich system capable of meeting the demands of today's U.S. economy while building a system robust enough and flexible enough for further innovation," said Paul Stoddart, CEO, Vocalink, a Mastercard company. "Now the U.S. is not only aligned with other markets, but is a trailblazer in the payments sector, providing consumers, businesses, banks and governments with the choice they demand."