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EMV Migration Forum Expects Major Increase in U.S. Chip Adoption in Next Year, Defines EMV Debit Framework

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EMV Migration Forum Expects Major Increase in U.S. Chip Adoption in Next Year, Defines EMV Debit Framework
Princeton Junction, N.J., April 2, 2014 – U.S. EMV chip adoption is poised for exponential growth in the next year from today’s estimated 17 to 20 million EMV chip cards and millions of EMV-capable terminals and ATMs, some of which already accept EMV chip cards, the EMV Migration Forum announced at its March meeting. The […]
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Use of Common Terms to Fuel U.S. Migration to EMV Chip Payments
EMV Migration Forum releases Standardization of Terminology 2.1 for industry use Princeton Junction, N.J., April 1, 2014 –The U.S. payments system is changing as we join 80+ other countries and move to chip card payments. As new payment cards, new acceptance terminals and a new way to pay in-store are being introduced to the market, […]
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EMV Testing and Certification White Paper: Current U.S. Payment Brand Requirements for the Acquiring Community
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EMV Migration Forum Offers Second ‘EMV 101’ Webinar to Educate Banks, Merchants and Processors on U.S. Move to Chip Card Payments
Princeton Junction, N.J., February 24, 2014 – The U.S. payments industry is accelerating its move to EMV chip card payments to reduce counterfeit card fraud, provide global interoperability and enable safer and smarter transactions across card and mobile NFC payments channels. To help card issuing banks and merchants achieve these benefits and ready their organizations […]
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EMV Migration Forum’s ‘EMV 101’ Webinar Provides Essential Education for Banks, Merchants and Processors in U.S. Move to Smart Chip Payments
Princeton Junction, N.J., Jan. 7, 2014 — EMV chip technology is coming to the U.S. payment system to reduce counterfeit card fraud, provide global interoperability and enable safer and smarter transactions across card and mobile NFC payments channels. All U.S. payment industry stakeholders need to learn how migrating to EMV chip payments can help them […]
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EMV Migration Forum Sees Progress in Important Areas as U.S. Moves to EMV Chip Payments
Work group formed to address technical requirements for debit implementation Princeton Junction, N.J., December 23, 2013 – The U.S. migration to EMV chip payment technology is moving forward, and the cross-industry EMV Migration Forum and its Working Committees report significant progress in determining and addressing critical issues and implementation steps to ensure the migration is […]
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U.S. EMV Migration Efforts Continue Despite Debit Regulatory Challenges
News from the EMV Migration Forum Princeton Junction, N.J., October 3, 2013 – Following its first anniversary as an organization, the EMV Migration Forum and its payment industry members are continuing to work together on advancing the move to EMV chip technology in the United States, despite uncertainty concerning implementation of U.S. regulations governing debit.
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EMV Migration Forum Releases White Paper on Testing and Certification Requirements for Acquirer Community in U.S. Move to EMV Chip Payments
Princeton Junction, N.J., September 10, 2013 –The EMV Migration Forum’s Testing and Certification Working Committee has released a new resource outlining the current U.S. payment brand testing and certification requirements for acquirers, acquirer processors and direct connect merchants in the U.S. migration to EMV chip payments. The white paper, “Current U.S. Payment Brand Requirements for […]
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EMV Migration Forum Statement on the Recent Overturning of the Federal Reserve Implementation of the Durbin Amendment
Recently, a federal court overturned the Federal Reserve’s implementation of the Durbin Amendment.  Since then, there have been many questions about its possible impact on the ongoing migration to EMV chip technology in the United States. The EMV Migration Forum would like to address the ruling and its potential impact on the Forum and its […]
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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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