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US Payments Forum Resource Offers Guidance for Streamlining PINless Debit Processing

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US Payments Forum Resource Offers Guidance for Streamlining PINless Debit Processing
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 6, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today unveiled an industry resource that seeks to simplify and improve the PINless debit implementation process across the payments landscape. This is achieved by identifying example transaction flows for EMV PINless debit processing, defining key terms related to the payment process, and pinpointing additional […]
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2023 Payments Summit Agenda: Instant Payments, Future of Crypto, Cross-Border Payments and Innovation at the Forefront
Event to include prominent speakers representing top global payments organizations REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 26, 2023 – The Secure Technology Alliance’s 2023 Payments Summit is bringing industry-wide innovation into focus. The agenda features sessions on Instant and peer-to-peer payments, BNPL, Contactless advancements, Digital currencies, Cross-border payments, AI in payments, unified commerce and fraud mitigation, among […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Announces 2023 Steering Committee
Committee comprised of payments leaders from top organizations will guide Forum priorities REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 25, 2023 – The U.S. Payments Forum today announces its 2023 Steering Committee and Officers. The group serves as a leadership organization within the Forum, essential in enabling efficient, timely and effective implementation of emerging and existing payment technologies […]
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US Payments Forum Fall Market Snapshot: Next Steps for Contactless, Fraud in Focus, Alternative Payment Boom
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., December 7, 2022 – The U.S. Payments Forum today released its latest Market Snapshot. It provides an overview of the state of the industry including successes in tap-to-pay and tap-to-phone transactions, up-and-coming payment verticals and growing concerns in the card-not-present (CNP) fraud space. The snapshot also provides an update on global chip […]
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U.S. Payments Forum Webinar Shares Messaging Strategies for Accelerating Customer Adoption of Transit Open Payments
Speakers from Discover, Consult Hyperion, and TriMet share marketing best practices to help transit agencies fast-track the use of contactless, open loop payments systems REDWOOD CITY, Calif., November 15, 2022 – The U.S. Payments Forum, an integral part of the Secure Technology Alliance, today announced an upcoming webinar titled “Customer Messaging for Transit Open Payments.” […]
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US Payments Forum Fall Meeting to Explore Advancements in FinTech, Touchless Growth and Industry Challenges
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 5, 2022 – The U.S. Payments Forum, an integral part of the Secure Technology Alliance, today announces its upcoming Fall Member Meeting. The event gives payments decision-makers a unique opportunity to share their experiences, discuss emerging payments innovations and develop strategies for overcoming industry challenges through collaboration. The meeting will take […]
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US Payments Forum Summer Market Snapshot: The Future of Contactless, Faster Payments and Evolving Fraud Concerns
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., August 16, 2022 – The U.S. Payments Forum, a subsect of the Secure Technology Alliance, today released its latest Market Snapshot. It provides an overview of the state of the industry including contactless payments’ role in the post-pandemic economy, digital wallet growth, alternative payment rails and mounting fraud concerns. The snapshot also explores […]
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Secure Technology Alliance Announces 2023 Payments Summit, Issues Call for Speakers
Industry luminaries encouraged to take part in the premier payments event of the year ENGLEWOOD, Colo., August 15, 2022 – The Payments Summit, hosted by the Secure Technology Alliance, will return to Salt Lake City for its 15th annual event. It is the only conference that brings together hundreds of global payment leaders to provide actionable guidance for […]
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Secure Technology Alliance Announces Identity and Access Forum, Streamlined Organization and Membership Structures
Modeled after the successful U.S. Payments Forum, new Forum combines STA’s Identity and Access Councils including its mobile driver’s license (mDL) initiatives and more into a single group ENGLEWOOD, Colo., August 3, 2022 – The Secure Technology Alliance today unveiled changes to streamline its organization structure and membership levels to facilitate more efficient use of […]
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U.S. Payments Forum’s July Meeting Keynote Announced: “Always On” Issuer and Merchant Engagement, by J.P. Morgan
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 11, 2022 – Fostering understanding and industry-wide collaboration is integral to the U.S. Payments Forum’s mission. With this goal in mind, the Forum is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for its upcoming Summer Virtual Meeting. Payments visionary Matt Bringewatt, executive director of client relations for technology, media and telecommunications at J.P. […]
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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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