Accredited Payments Risk Professional
How to Become an APRP
APRPs have mastered the complexities of risk management for ACH, check, wire, debit, credit and prepaid cards, and emerging and alternative payments.
Exam Fees & Key Dates
The annual test window for the APRP exam begins in August. Check out the latest information on registration dates and fees.
Path to Success
Join more than 4,200 AAPs and more than 800 APRPs nationwide by following our Path to Success. Register, study, take the exam and then rest! Find out what helped nearly 70% of APRPs pass the exam and what you can do to succeed.
Maintain Your APRP Accreditation
Now that you are an APRP, it is important to maintain your credential with continuing education. Find out how to maintain your designation, including earning and filing continuing education credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nacha offers two national accreditation programs. Invest in your professional development and hone your skills by choosing the payments accreditation that is right for you.
AAP & APRP Exchange
Access to this popular social networking site encourages interaction between aspiring and current AAPs and APRPs. As a member, you can post or respond to questions, help others to be compliant with the Nacha Operating Rules, government rules and regulations, software and hardware solutions, and more.
Not accredited yet? Gain access after you register for either exam.
APRP Code of Conduct
Professionals holding the APRP accreditation are required to comply with APRP Code of Conduct. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements prior to registering for the exam.
Meet Our Payments Pros
Everyone has a reason for obtaining their AAP, APRP or both. Some want the fame, the fortune and the glory. Others simply want those sought-after letters on their signature. Whatever your reason is, we're glad you're here. Meet a few of our accredited professionals and learn their reason