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US Payments Forum Spring 2017 Market Snapshot: Merchant EMV Chip Adoption, Clarifying CNP Fraud Status and Increasing Focus on Transit Payments

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US Payments Forum Spring 2017 Market Snapshot: Merchant EMV Chip Adoption, Clarifying CNP Fraud Status and Increasing Focus on Transit Payments
Princeton Junction, N.J., April 28, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its spring 2017 market snapshot, providing updates on the status of the U.S. EMV chip migration, 2017 priorities to address open payments in transit, recently-released resources for the payments industry, and announced its top contributors and honor roll members for 2016. State […]
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US Payments Forum Provides Guidance on Card-Not-Present Fraud with Perspectives on Experiences Around the World
Princeton Junction, N.J., March 22, 2017 – With card-not-present (CNP) fraud a global concern, many countries have deployed various fraud prevention tools to help curb fraud in both online and mobile channels. The U.S. Payments Forum reviews experiences from countries around the world to assist the U.S. payments industry in mitigating CNP fraud in a […]
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US Payments Forum Elects New Steering Committee to Provide Cross-industry Leadership and Guidance for US Payments Industry
U.S. Payments Forum announces new website, faster EMV Q&A and upcoming member meeting Princeton Junction, N.J., February 23, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum and its leadership are making significant impacts in advancing the progress of payments technologies that protect the security of, and enhance opportunities for, payment transactions within the U.S. To propel the […]
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US Payments Forum Winter Market Snapshot: Top Priorities for 2017 Include Accelerating Merchant Chip Enablement, Securing the Card-Not-Present Channel
Princeton Junction, N.J., January 30, 2017 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its winter 2017 market snapshot, providing updates on the status of the U.S. EMV chip migration, 2017 priorities for accelerating merchant chip enablement and securing the card-not-present channel, and recently-released resources for the payments industry. The U.S. Payments Forum, a cross-industry body […]
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US Payments Forum Provides Ongoing ATM EMV Implementation Education, Co-hosts Workshop with ATM Industry Association
Workshop for independent ATM providers, banks, credit unions and merchant deployers to be held at the ATMIA U.S. Conference on February 14 in Orlando to provide important planning information and implementation best practices Princeton Junction, N.J., December 21, 2016 – As part of its efforts to provide guidance and education for the ATM industry in […]
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US Payments Forum Launches New Mobile and Contactless Payments Effort Under Broadened Payment Focus
New working committee will explore mobile and contactless payment implementation opportunities and challenges, identify solutions, and share guidance and best practices to move market forward in U.S. Princeton Junction, N.J., November 14, 2016 – Mobile and contactless payment is an area of much debate among stakeholders across the ecosystem. Questions about implementation opportunities and challenges […]
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US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Status and Priorities of US EMV Chip Card Migration
Princeton Junction, N.J., October 17, 2016 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its fall 2016 market snapshot, providing statements on the status of the U.S. chip migration, its impacts on the U.S. market, and upcoming priorities and recently-released resources for moving the transition forward. The U.S. Payments Forum, formerly the EMV Migration Forum, is […]
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US Payments Forum Provides Guidance on Optimizing Speed of EMV Transactions
Princeton Junction, N.J., October 6, 2016 – Many cardholders and merchants have highlighted EMV transaction speeds as an area for improvement as the U.S. continues its migration to EMV chip technology. To provide guidance for issuers and merchants on speeding up EMV transaction times, the U.S. Payments Forum[i] has released a new white paper that […]
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US Payments Forum, National ATM Council Co-host ATM EMV Implementation Workshop at NAC2016 in Orlando
Workshop provides important planning information and implementation best practices for independent ATM providers, banks, credit unions and merchant deployers Princeton Junction, N.J. & Jacksonville, FL, September 14, 2016 – The U.S. Payments Forum (formerly the EMV Migration Forum) and the National ATM Council, Inc. (NAC) are partnering to provide an EMV implementation-focused workshop at the […]
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US Payments Forum to Explore EMV Chargeback Best Practices in September Webinar
Speakers from MasterCard, Vantiv, Visa, Woodforest National Bank Princeton Junction, N.J., August 17, 2016 –Issuers, acquirers and merchants looking to fully understand new types of EMV-related chargeback reason codes that have been established for both counterfeit and lost/stolen fraud can get answers to their questions at a U.S. Payments Forum webinar being held this September. […]
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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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