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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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Payments Resource Brief: EMV 3DS Mini-Series
Looking to streamline checkout and boost approvals? This second installment in the U.S. Payments Forum’s EMV 3DS Mini-Series explores Data Only Mode, showing how enriched transaction data can reduce false declines, minimize friction, and strengthen fraud prevention—helping merchants and issuers deliver a seamless, secure eCommerce experience.
Fleet Payments – A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Electric Vehicles
This U.S. Payments Forum white paper explores challenges and solutions for enabling fleet card payments at EV charging stations, integrating with apps, and improving data capture. It provides practical guidance for fleet operators, EV networks, and payments stakeholders to create a seamless, secure, and standardized EV charging experience across the industry.
Leading Practices for Securing Mobile and Contactless Payments
This new white paper outlines actionable strategies to strengthen the security of mobile and contactless payments. Covering topics like tokenization, biometrics, fraud prevention, and consumer education, it provides practical guidance for all stakeholders across the payments ecosystem. A must-read for anyone looking to enhance trust and resilience in digital transactions.
Fraud Prevention & Awareness: Anti-Scam Industry Work Effort
Scam activity is rising — but awareness, education, and collaboration can make all the difference. The U.S. Payments Forum is proud to share a new publication designed to help the payments industry identify scam red flags, implement effective mitigation strategies, and better protect consumers.
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.
Updates from the Forum
US Payments Forum Resource Showcases Test Automation’s Role in Streamlining Payment Acceptance
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 7, 2025 – As the payments industry evolves, manual EMV testing processes have proven to be costly and time-consuming. Automated testing, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices offer a great alternative, enabling faster implementation cycles and more robust payment flows. The U.S. Payments Forum seeks to educate the industry on these solutions with its new white paper, “Optimizing EMV Testing and Certification: Automation Strategies for Streamlining Payment Acceptance.
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.
Forum Events
U.S. Payments Forum 2025 Summer Education Series
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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Whether you’re navigating EMV, tokenization, or the next wave of payment innovation, the U.S. Payments Forum is your go-to resource for collaborative guidance and education. Our members gain access to biannual in-person meetings, expert working committees, timely webinars, curated resources, and a powerful network of industry peers.
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