Activities

The U.S. Payments Forum membership and Steering Committee develop the priority topics and establish the plans for addressing and communicating the topics and conclusions to the industry. The following activities – many of which require some level of industry cooperation and/or coordination– comprise the majority of Forum work:

  • Providing actionable guidance on technical issues, consumer awareness and other non-proprietary issues relating to industry-wide adoption and implementation of new and emerging payments technologies
  • Developing non-proprietary best practices and training materials necessary for successful implementation of new payments technologies within the United States
  • Discussing the coordination of process-related elements of the payments infrastructure necessary to introduce new payments technologies
  • Discussing and engaging in projects to facilitate consumer adoption and allow for a more consistent consumer experience
  • Providing implementation and feedback to standards bodies on proposed standards for new payments technologies
  • Creating an environment for open discussion on new payments technologies among payments industry stakeholders

2025 Year in Review: U.S. Payments Forum

The U.S. Payments Forum’s 2025 Year in Review highlights a year of strong member engagement, cross-industry collaboration, and meaningful progress across the payments ecosystem. The review captures key accomplishments from Working Committees, Steering Committee governance, industry publications, education programs, and events—reflecting the collective efforts of Forum members throughout the year.

Explore the Year in Review to see how the Forum brings industry stakeholders together to share expertise, solve challenges, and advance the future of payments.

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