I’d prefer pressing on my peer’s name through a search function on the home screen, than needing to select his name from a list after pressing the specific button for it in the menu to send money, which I’ve already had to press another specific button for; just to reduce the steps needed to send money. I don’t see why that is not doable.

Revolut has this, if you trust them with your money. I’ve had no issues over the last 2 years that I’ve used it, but apparently not everyone can say the same.