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US Payments Forum Elects 2019 Steering Committee
Forum leadership brings together stakeholder voices from across the payments industry PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., February 26, 2019 – The U.S. Payments Forum and its leadership are instrumental in its mission to support the introduction and implementation of payments technologies that help protect the security of, and enhance opportunities for, payment transactions within the U.S. To […]
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Thought Leaders at Secure Technology Alliance’s 12th Annual Payments Summit to Take Deep Dive into Contactless, Transit, e-Commerce Payments Trends
Highly-anticipated payments conference heads to Phoenix in March, joins with U.S. Payments Forum Member Meeting for cross-industry perspectives PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., January 29, 2019 – What technologies are having the biggest impact on payments in the U.S.? How is digital identity changing to improve payments security online? What does the future hold for mobile and […]
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US Payments Forum Releases Guidelines for Contactless ATM Transactions
Resource addresses NFC-enabled mobile wallet and contactless-enabled chip card payment acceptance at the ATM PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., December 19, 2018 – With more than 85 percent of U.S. ATMs now accepting EMV contact chip cards[1], many ATM owners are looking to make transactions easier and faster by adding contactless EMV chip capabilities. The U.S. Payments […]
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US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: The State of Contactless Payments, Fraud and What’s Next for 2019
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., December 11, 2018 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its quarterly Market Snapshot, providing a look at the state of EMV chip adoption in the U.S., fraud and what’s next for payments in 2019.   State of the Market: With chip-on-chip transactions steady, is contactless next? According to the U.S. Payments […]
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MEDIA STATEMENT – Addressing Recent Headlines Around EMV Chip Payments and Fraud
A recent report linked U.S. fraud and the EMV chip migration. The U.S. Payments Forum offers several clarifying points in response to media coverage on these topics: This report gives statistics on compromised records but offers no data on actual occurrence of fraud. EMV chip payments are effective at reducing fraud. Chip payments were introduced […]
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US Payments Forum Webinar Series to Provide Comprehensive Look at Mobile Wallets in the US
Four-part webinar series launching in 2019, covering mobile wallet models, security and strategic considerations for implementation PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., December 6, 2018 – The U.S. payments industry is undergoing an immense transformation – from the EMV chip migration to the development of new mobile payments solutions to an accelerating shift to ecommerce transactions – and […]
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US Payments Forum Releases New EMV Chip Migration Resources for Card Issuers and Merchants
New guidance covers dual-interface chip card issuance, Canadian chip card acceptance PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., October 31, 2018 – As part of its ongoing effort to ensure an efficient migration to EMV contact and contactless chip payments, the U.S. Payments Forum today released two new implementation resources for U.S. issuers and merchants. The first resource for […]
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US Payments Forum Provides Update to Technical Framework on Implementing EMV Contactless Open Payments in Transit
Resource addresses pay-as-you-go scenarios with mobile devices and wearables PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Oct. 10, 2018 — Many transit agencies today are considering contactless open payments with mobile devices and wearables and have questions about implementation in the transit environment. The U.S. Payments Forum has released today a new resource to explore these questions and identify and provide […]
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US Payments Forum November Member Meeting to Cover EMV Chip Implementation, Emerging Authentication Standards and the Future of Payment Cards
Forum to Host Additional Pre-meeting Workshop on Transit Payments PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., October 5, 2018 – The U.S. Payments Forum announced today the details for its November All-Member Meeting and Transit Payments Workshop in Oak Brook, Illinois. Payment industry leaders and other payments stakeholders will gather to discuss and work towards timely and effective implementations […]
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US Payments Forum Summer 2018 Market Snapshot: With EMV Card Payments Reducing Fraud, US Payments Industry Works to Create Secure, Convenient Cross-channel Experiences for Consumers
 PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., August 9, 2018 – EMV chip card payments are helping to prevent in-store counterfeit card fraud, and the U.S. payments industry continues to focus on payment technology implementations that can increase security while creating convenient cross-channel experiences, according to the U.S. Payments Forum. The Forum today released its Summer 2018 Market Snapshot, […]
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Session 4: Tuesday, August 12th at 9am PT

Crypto & Stablecoins: Unpacking the Future of Digital Value in Payments

Wrap up the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series with a timely deep dive into one of the most talked-about trends in the financial world: cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

In this final, member-exclusive session, industry experts will demystify the fundamentals of these digital assets and explore their potential impact on the payments ecosystem. From definitions and use cases to regulatory considerations and real-world adoption, this conversation will provide clarity on where crypto fits—and where it’s headed—in mainstream commerce.

If you’re curious about how digital currencies may reshape transactions, settlement, and consumer expectations, this session is your chance to get informed and stay ahead.

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Session 1: Tuesday, June 24th at 9am PT Agentic Payments

Agentic Payments: The Next Evolution in Seamless Transactions

Kick off the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series with a forward-looking conversation on agentic payments—a transformative approach where devices, apps, or digital assistants initiate and complete transactions on behalf of users.

In this member-exclusive session, Visa and Mastercard will share insights into their agentic payment strategies and real-world applications, exploring how AI-driven automation is reshaping customer experiences and the broader payments ecosystem. Joining the conversation is Firmly, a company building the agentic commerce infrastructure powering frictionless AI-native checkout across digital channels.

Moderated by Andrew Gordon from Discover, this discussion will unpack the opportunities, considerations, and future outlook for autonomous commerce.

Moderator: Andrew Gordon, Discover

Panelists: Sukh Dev, Mastercard; Reed Bouchelle, Visa; Kumar Senthil, Firmly

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Session 2: Tuesday, July 8th at 9am PT

Demystifying Tokenization: Protecting Payments in a Digital-First World

Join us for the second installment of the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series, where industry experts from SHAZAM and Mastercard, will break down the complexities of tokenization—a foundational technology for securing modern payment ecosystems.

This members-only session will cover the critical role tokenization plays in reducing fraud, protecting data, and enabling secure digital commerce. Attendees will gain clarity on the different types of tokens—network, acquirer, and card-on-file—and learn when issuer involvement is required, when it isn’t, and why that distinction matters.

Whether you’re building, managing, or modernizing payment systems, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate tokenization with confidence.

Panelists: Manish Nathwani, SHAZAM; Sukh Dev, Mastercard

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Session 3: Tuesday, July 29th at 9am PT – 90 minutes

Merchant and Issuer Special Interest Group (SIG)

Join industry leaders Joe Vasterling (Best Buy) and Sara Walsh (Bank of America) for the third session of the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series—a collaborative conversation between merchants and issuers focused on solving shared challenges and accelerating innovation. This member-exclusive session offers a neutral space to explore evolving regulations, customer experience expectations, and the adoption of new payment technologies. Whether you’re working to optimize transaction flows, enhance security, or better align ecosystem priorities, this session is your chance to engage directly with peers, exchange insights, and help shape the future of payments.

Led by: Joe Vasterling, Best Buy; Sara Walsh, Bank of America

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