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US Payments Forum Resource Seeks to Improve EMV Fleet Testing Efficiency

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US Payments Forum Resource Seeks to Improve EMV Fleet Testing Efficiency
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., November 2, 2023 – Fleet card issuers and processors are currently undergoing a migration from magnetic stripe card products to more secure EMV “chip card” specifications. In response to this industry development, the U.S. Payments Forum has published a new resource. It aims to help payment stakeholders understand what is involved in […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Fall Meeting to Explore Faster Payment Growth, Payment Acceptance Trends, and the Fraud Fight
Payments leaders from Bank of America, Netflix will deliver the keynote address. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 11, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum is bringing together the industry’s top decision-makers for its upcoming Fall Member Meeting. The past year has been a transformative time for the payments ecosystem, with rapid innovations in AI, instant payments […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Summer Market Snapshot: AI’s Industry Shakeup, FedNow in Focus, Combatting Shifting Fraud Trends
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 9, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today launched its latest market snapshot. It provides an inside look at the state of the industry from the perspective of key stakeholders, including payment networks, technology innovators, leading merchants, issuers, acquirers and payment processors. The statistics provided in the snapshot were gathered during […]
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Secure Technology Alliance Announces New Identity & Payments Summit, Issues Call for Speakers
Inaugural event will be the first of its kind to welcome experts in payments, identity and access in a single location in North America. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 2, 2023 – In today’s hyperconnected, technology-driven marketplace the lines between industries often overlap. The Secure Technology Alliance is embracing this convergence by expanding the focus of its […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Summer Virtual Meeting to Explore FedNow’s Launch, AI’s Industry Influence and Initial Impacts of Regulation II
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 20, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announces its upcoming Summer Virtual Member Meeting. The event combines meaningful, cross-industry collaboration and professional development opportunities, creating a neutral space for payments stakeholders to address emerging trends and potential challenges. It will bring together industry leaders from top payment networks, merchants, issuers, […]
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US Payments Forum Resource Seeks to Educate Industry on Real-Time Payments on Mobile Devices
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 3, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announces the publication of a new resource aimed at educating the industry on real-time payments use cases on mobile devices. The white paper explores the opportunities and challenges associated with leveraging mobile devices (in this setting) and their impact on real-time payment demand […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Webinar Offers Clarity on EMV® Secure Remote Commerce, Click to Pay, its Role in E-commerce Optimization
Speaker lineup features Mastercard, Discover, PayGility Advisors and EMVCo REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 26, 2023– The U.S. Payments Forum invites industry stakeholders to register for its upcoming webinar on EMV® Secure Remote Commerce (EMV SRC), also known as Click to Pay. The virtual education session will be held on May 16, 2023, at 12pm ET, […]
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US Payments Forum Launches New Resources: mPOS and TapToMobile Solutions and POS User Acceptance Testing Guidance
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 18, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released two new white papers related to the Point of Sale (POS). The first resource seeks to educate industry stakeholders on the differences between mPOS, TapToMobile and traditional POS solutions. It also details related Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards considerations and Level […]
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2023 Payments Summit: Post-Event Report
Payments Summit 2023 and U.S. Payments Forum Meeting Unites Industry to Explore Digital Payment Surge, Fraud Shifts, BNPL, Crypto Concerns and More REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 4, 2023 – The Secure Technology Alliance today recognizes the success of its 15th annual Payments Summit and the U.S. Payments Forum Spring All-Member Meeting. The events were held […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Unveils First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive Resource on Authentication Techniques for Remote and In-App Payments
The white paper includes use cases, implementation considerations for 19 authentication techniques  REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announces the publication of its most comprehensive white paper to date. The resource, “Device Authentication and Consumer Verification Techniques for Mobile In-App and Remote Payments,” aims to provide the payments industry […]
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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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