Leading Practices for Securing Mobile and Contactless Payments
Publication Date: August 2025
New U.S. Payments Forum White Paper
As mobile and contactless payments continue to reshape the commerce experience, securing these transactions is more critical than ever. This white paper from the U.S. Payments Forum delivers a comprehensive look at the evolving security landscape, offering actionable guidance for merchants, issuers, processors, wallet providers, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Explore best practices for:
- EMV® and network tokenization
- Biometric authentication and secure provisioning
- Fraud detection and account takeover prevention
- Consumer education and risk-based strategies
Whether you’re shaping payment strategy or implementing technical solutions, this resource offers insights for every role in the payments chain.
Download the white paper now to help strengthen your organization’s digital payment security posture.
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