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Petroleum AFD Certification Roadmap
This executive summary examines upcoming EMV and PCI PTS POI certification changes affecting outdoor automated fuel dispensers (AFDs). It provides an overview of industry impacts, certification dependencies, and implementation considerations, offering petroleum merchants context and insight to support informed planning and decision-making.
2025 Edition: Mobile & Digital Wallets White Paper
Stay ahead of industry change with our updated 2025 Mobile & Digital Wallets white paper, offering clear insights into today’s leading wallet technologies, security trends, and strategic considerations for merchants and financial institutions.
Electric Vehicle Charging Payments Glossary
The U.S. Payments Forum Electric Vehicle Charging Glossary establishes a shared foundation of terms and definitions for the growing EV charging payments ecosystem. This resource promotes consistent communication among stakeholders, clarifies industry standards, and supports alignment across networks, providers, and technology partners driving the future of mobility and payments.
Enhancing Merchant Category Code (MCC) Classification for Mobility Payments: Analysis of Existing MCC Ranges for New Mobility MCCs
The U.S. Payments Forum white paper explores how more precise Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) can enhance transparency and accuracy for emerging mobility payments. From micromobility to EV charging, the paper outlines opportunities to improve classification, streamline reporting, and support rewards, subsidies, and sustainable transportation initiatives across the payments ecosystem.
Contextual Payments Considering AI, 5G and IoT
This U.S. Payments Forum white paper explores how AI, 5G, and IoT are enabling seamless contextual payments that fit naturally into daily activities. From smart retail and connected vehicles to healthcare and smart homes, the paper highlights use cases, benefits, and stakeholder considerations shaping the future of commerce.
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.
Updates from the Forum
US Payments Forum Announces 2026 Steering Committee
Group includes payment industry veterans from top organizations who will lead Forum priorities
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 21, 2026 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announced its 2026 Steering Committee and officers, a leadership group comprised of industry representatives from across the payments value chain. The Steering Committee is critical in shaping the Forum’s priorities and ensuring its work reflects the needs of every stakeholder as payment technologies evolve and new challenges emerge.
US Payments Forum Fall Market Snapshot: Agentic Commerce, Fuel Pump Payment Challenges and a Penny-Free Future
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., December 9, 2025 – The U.S. Payments Forum is analyzing industry trends and addressing potential pain points in its Fall Market Snapshot. It’s an amalgamation of insights from leading payment organizations gathered during the Forum’s recent Fall Member Meeting in Minneapolis, hosted by Best Buy. The meeting brought together issuers, merchants, payment networks and other key stakeholders to examine how emerging technologies and policy changes are reshaping transactions.
U.S. Payments Forum Steering Committee Elections Now Open for 2026!
Elections are officially open for the eight available seats on the 2026 Steering Committee. Member organizations are encouraged to cast their votes and help shape the Forum’s strategic direction for the year ahead.
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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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