Payments Associations

U.S. Payments Associations are independently-run, U.S. not-for-profit trade associations that provide payments-related education, industry representation, and guidance to payments professionals. Each association is a direct member of Nacha and certified to provide ACH education.

Payments associations also partner with rule makers, regulators and other industry partners to provide guidance for other payments channels and support the evolution of the U.S. payment systems. U.S.

Payments associations provide education and expertise to support payments professionals in their pursuit and continuation of payments accreditations and certifications including the (list AAP, APRP, FPP, NCP).

== List of Payments Associations == Each Payments Association follows generally provide services to specific areas, depending on their available payments educational offerings.