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US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Status and Priorities of US EMV Chip Card Migration

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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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US Payments Forum Hosts Chicago Workshop for Independent ATM Owners, Banks, Credit Unions on How to Implement EMV at the ATM
Workshop to be held September 19 from 1-3pm CT at the Rosemont Hilton, Chicago O’Hare Princeton Junction, N.J., August 16, 2016 – Independent ATM owners, banks and credit unions preparing to migrate to EMV chip technology at their ATMs can get important planning information and implementation best practices by attending a U.S. Payments Forum[i] workshop […]
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US Payments Forum Publishes Update to Payment Networks Minimum Requirements for US EMV Chip Deployment
Princeton Junction, N.J., August 11, 2016 – As U.S. issuers, merchants, acquirers and processors continue their migrations to EMV chip technology for more secure payments, many stakeholders may ask: “What is the least complex way to deploy chip for my organization?” To help merchants and acquirers develop their strategies for implementation, payment network members of […]
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US Payments Forum Provides EMV Chargeback Best Practices for Merchants, Issuers in New White Paper
Princeton Junction, N.J., August 2, 2016 – With the U.S. migration to EMV chip payments and accompanying fraud liability shifts, new types of chargeback reason codes have been established for both counterfeit and lost/stolen fraud that issuers, acquirers and merchants need to fully understand. The U.S. Payments Forum (formerly the EMV Migration Forum) released today […]
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EMV Migration Forum Changes Name to US Payments Forum, Expands Focus to Additional Emerging Payments Technologies
Princeton Junction, N.J., July 20, 2016 – The EMV Migration Forum has been instrumental in the progress of the U.S. migration to EMV chip technology by providing a forum for essential cooperation and coordination across the whole payments ecosystem, including retailers, card issuers, networks, acquirers, processors, technology providers and industry associations. To provide expanded support […]
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EMV Migration Forum to Provide Tips for Seamless EMV Instant Issuance Program Implementation in New Webinar
Princeton Junction, N.J., June 17, 2016 – U.S. financial institutions that provide in-branch instantly-issued credit and debit cards are now looking to transition the service to issue EMV chip cards. While the service offers benefits such as increased activation rates, improved customer service, and differentiation from competitors, the transition can be complex. This July, the […]
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EMV Migration Forum Explains Updated US EMV Chip Terminal Testing and Certification Processes in Revised White Paper
Princeton Junction, N.J., May 3, 2016 – As the U.S. migration to EMV chip technology continues, many merchants and acquirers have questions about requirements for testing and certifying contact and contactless chip-enabled terminals. To provide the most up-to-date requirements and processes from the global payment networks, the EMV Migration Forum released today a revised version of […]
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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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