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Have an impact on the introduction of new and emerging payment technologies in the U.S. Join the U.S. Payments Forum and be part of the only organization representing the entire payments ecosystem, including global brands, issuers, merchants, processors, domestic debit networks, mobile payments providers, eCommerce security solutions, industry suppliers, and more. Through Forum activities, you will have the opportunity to address the implementation of a wide range of emerging technologies relevant to the U.S. payments infrastructure, including EMV, tokenization, card-not-present fraud mitigation technologies, encryption, and mobile and contactless payments.
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The Forum offers many benefits, including member meeting participation, working committee membership, access to white papers, educational resources, and members-only content, networking opportunities, and much more.
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LATEST RESOURCES
Payments Resource Brief: EMV 3DS Mini-Series
Ready to reduce fraud and protect your bottom line? This first installment in the U.S. Payments Forum’s EMV 3DS Mini-Series breaks down how smart authentication strategies can create safer, smoother eCommerce transactions—for merchants and customers alike.
Optimizing EMV Testing & Certification: Automation Strategies for Streamlining Payment Acceptance
Discover how test automation and CI/CD practices are transforming the development of payment acceptance applications—enhancing speed, security, and reliability in an increasingly complex payments ecosystem. This white paper explores key strategies for reducing costs, accelerating deployment, and staying competitive in the evolving payments landscape.
Contactless Form Factors Infographic
Ensure your business is ready for seamless contactless payments across all devices with our Contactless Form Factor Test Considerations infographic, highlighting key insights on EMV certification, optional testing, and best practices for a smooth payment experience.
Secure Remote Commerce Webinar: Part 2
Listen Now to the Forum’s 2nd webinar on Secure Remote Commerce (SRC)
Role of the Payment Account Reference (PAR) Within the Payments Lifecycle
This white paper takes an in-depth look at how PAR can benefit the full scope of payment ecosystem participants. This includes a list of established specifications on how PAR is supported by each major payment network.
Exploring Data Elements in Mobile Payment Transactions
A white paper that delves into how data elements can be used to enhance security, fraud prevention and user experiences.
UPDATES FROM THE FORUM
Updates from the Forum
US Payments Forum Spring Market Snapshot: AI and Biometrics at Odds, Overcoming Online Fraud and the End of Magstripe
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2025 – The U.S. Payments Forum is tapping into industry trends in its spring market snapshot. It’s an amalgamation of insights from top payment organizations gathered during the Forum’s Spring Member Meeting in San Diego, California. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Identity & Payments Summit, which brought together more than 400 stakeholders across the identity, payments, access control and broader technology sectors. This market snapshot explores biometrics and generative AI’s profound impact on payments, the pros and cons of EMV 3-D Secure and updates on plans to phase out magstripes, among other key topics.
U.S. Payments Forum Fall Meeting to Examine the Evolution of Tokenization, Faster Payments and Emerging Fraud Tools
Payments leaders from Bank of America, PULSE Network and Mastercard will deliver keynotes
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 25, 2024 – The U.S. Payments Forum is bringing together the industry’s top decision-makers for its upcoming Fall Member Meeting. Advancements in AI, real-time payments and online fraud are influencing the payment sector’s digital transformation. The meeting will serve as a neutral space for stakeholders and industry influentials to explore this fast-changing landscape, working collaboratively to spark innovation and address potential challenges.
U.S. Payments Forum Summer Market Snapshot: Real-time and EV Payments, CNP and First Party Fraud
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 28, 2024 – The U.S. Payments Forum, the only nonprofit whose members include the entire payments ecosystem, today announced its summer market snapshot. It provides perspectives on payments industry technologies and trending topics including real-time and electric vehicle (EV) payments, card-not-present (CNP) fraud and more that were shared during its members-only meeting in July.
Committee comprised of payments luminaries from top organizations will guide Forum priorities
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 23, 2024 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announces its 2024 Steering Committee and Officers. The group is the cornerstone of the organization, serving as a leadership entity within the Forum. Their work is essential in achieving the Forum’s mission to enable the efficient, timely and effective implementation of emerging and existing payment technologies in the U.S. market and beyond. The group is comprised of payments leaders representing top global and domestic payment networks, merchants, issuers, acquirers and industry suppliers.
Forum Events
U.S. Payments Forum 2025 Summer Education Series
June 24 – Agentic Payments: Exploring the rise of autonomous payment experiences
July 8 – Tokenization: Demystifying the differences in token types and how they secure digital commerce
July 29 – Merchant and Issuer Special Interest Group: A collaborative dialogue on shared challenges and new innovations
August 12 – Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin: Understanding the impact of digital value models on the future of payments
2025 U.S. Payments Forum Fall Conference
Best Buy Corporate Headquarters | Minneapolis, MN | November 12-13, 2025
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423
Click here for a list of nearby hotels | Registration opening soon!
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If you or your company is involved in EMV migration or new payments technology, we’re here to help you navigate. Membership in the U.S. Payments Forum includes face-to-face quarterly meetings, industry networking, participation in working committees dedicated to specific verticals, access to educational resources and webinars and complimentary newsletters. Join today.