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US Payments Forum Elects 2018 Steering Committee, Recognizes Members for Outstanding Contributions in 2017
Princeton Junction, N.J., January 15, 2018 – The U.S. Payments Forum and its leadership are making significant impacts in advancing the progress of payments technologies that help protect the security of, and enhance opportunities for, payment transactions within the U.S. To propel the organization and its mission forward, the U.S. Payments Forum announced today its 2018 […]
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US Payments Forum Provides EMV Troubleshooting Guide for ATM Owners and Operators
Princeton Junction, N.J., December 20, 2017 – As the implementation of EMV at U.S. ATMs continues at a steady pace, some ATM owners and operators have questions about certain chip transaction scenarios. The U.S. Payments Forum released a new white paper today that provides recommendations to help ATM owners prevent common transaction issues, and offers […]
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Contactless Payment, Tokenization and Card Not Present Fraud Mitigation Top US Payments Forum December Meeting Agenda
Provides exceptional opportunity to gain insights into payment technology and trends, innovations and roadmaps from peers across all industry stakeholders  Princeton Junction, N.J., November 7, 2017 – This December, payment industry leaders across all the stakeholder sectors will gather at the U.S. Payments Forum member meeting in New Orleans as part of their ongoing efforts […]
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US Payments Forum Invites VARs, ISVs to Contactless EMV Terminal Testing Education, Best Practices Workshop at December Meeting
Payment networks to lead workshop for VARs, ISVs and acquirers following the U.S. Payments Forum member meeting in New Orleans Princeton Junction, N.J., November 1, 2017 – Value Added Resellers (VARs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and acquirers interested in deploying contactless EMV chip-enabled point of sale (POS) terminals can get first-hand testing training, clarification on […]
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US Payments Forum Statement on Announcements on Signature Capture Requirements
Oct. 31, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum believes that advanced payments technologies such as EMV chip, tokenization, biometrics and online analytics can be effective in verifying cardholders and combating fraud in-store and online. Transactions where signatures are not required at the point of sale are becoming more prevalent in the industry today.  The U.S. […]
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US Payments Forum Fall 2017 Market Snapshot: Merchant EMV Chip Enablement on the Upswing, Considerations for Issuers’ First Reissuance Cycle and Getting the Market Ready for 3DS 2.0
Princeton Junction, N.J., October 12, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its fall 2017 market snapshot, providing new statistics on merchant EMV chip enablement, updates on upcoming milestones for merchants and issuers, and priorities around contactless and online security payment specifications going forward. State of the Market: Top 200 Merchant, SMB Chip Enablement […]
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US Payments Forum, Conexxus to Provide Implementation Guidance for Accepting EMV Chip Payments at the Fuel Pump in New Webinar
Webinar to be held on September 20 Princeton Junction, N.J., August 30, 2017 – Many small petroleum and convenience store merchants in the U.S. are working to implement EMV chip technology at their automated fuel dispensers (AFDs) to reduce counterfeit card fraud. Petroleum merchants looking to understand the complexities of the migration to chip technology […]
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US Payments Forum Invites Guests to Contactless EMV Terminal Testing Education, Best Practices at September Workshop
Payment networks to lead workshop for VARs, ISVs and acquirers following the U.S. Payments Forum member meeting Princeton Junction, N.J., August 24, 2017 – Value Added Resellers (VARs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and acquirers interested in deploying contactless EMV chip-enabled point of sale (POS) terminals can get first-hand testing training, clarification on testing requirements, and […]
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Secure Technology Alliance Expands 2018 Payments Summit, Creates All-inclusive Payments Industry-focused Conference
Conference to be in conjunction with U.S. Payments Forum member meeting, co-located with ICMA EXPO Princeton Junction, N.J., Aug. 24, 2017 – The 2018 Secure Technology Alliance Payments Summit will be bigger and more comprehensive than ever with 120+ speakers and more than 100 exhibitors when it returns to Orlando, Florida this March to cover the most important developments […]
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US Payments Forum Summer 2017 Market Snapshot: Chip-on-Chip Transactions Increasing, Improving Consumer Transaction Experiences, Educating Merchants on EMV Implementation Challenges
Princeton Junction, N.J., July 26, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its summer 2017 market snapshot, providing updates on the continuing progress of the U.S. EMV migration, improvements in the consumer’s chip transaction experience at the point of sale (POS), and priorities for the second half of 2017 to focus on unique chip […]
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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 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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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 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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