Real-time payments are exploding, but a fractured ecosystem of banks, fintechs, and providers creates a critical bottleneck. Traditional integration methods are failing, leading to costly delays and missed opportunities. This article reveals how a revolutionary approach — sandbox environments — can transform your integration process. Discover how these powerful tools enable rapid onboarding, seamless testing, and continuous validation across diverse payment schemes like UPI, FedNow, and SEPA. Stop getting stuck at the on-ramp; unlock true interoperability and accelerate your journey in the high-stakes race to real-time.