Nacha is where you belong

If you’re involved in payments, there’s a Nacha membership program that’s right for you. Memberships are offered on an organizational level – all employees receive member benefits. Scroll through the information below to see which program is best for you or view our handy Membership Comparison Chart.

Payments Innovation Alliance Membership

The Alliance is the leading community of smart, savvy payments professionals who believe in driving innovation. The Alliance brings together diverse, global stakeholders to grow and advance future payment trends, collaborate, and provide solutions to help member organizations remain competitive.

There are two levels of Alliance membership. Participating Membership includes all the benefits of Observer Membership listed below —and much more. It’s designed for organizations ready to lead, collaborate and influence the future of payments. Members actively engage in three annual in-person meetings that are interactive and discussion-driven, participate virtually in project teams on leading issues facing the industry, and help shape key industry initiatives. Observer Membership is a budget-friendly way to stay informed on the Nacha Operating Rules, with access to essential resources and discounts on events and education.

Key Membership Benefits

Participating Members

May have an unlimited number of employees attend our three annual Alliance Member Meetings. Attendees are eligible to receive AAP/AFPP/APRP Continuing Education Credits.
Engage in project teams to help shape emerging payments trends.
Participate in members-only webinars.
Demonstrate thought leadership through involvement in panels, webinars, Nacha committees and industry resource development.
Access a Participating Members-Only Resource Center with recordings of Quarterly Rules Updates, member webinars and in-person meeting materials.
Nominate, elect or serve on one of five Alliance Advisory Committees.
Nominate, elect or serve on the Nacha Board of Directors.
All Observer benefits outlined below.

Observer Members

Receive real-time announcements directly from Nacha about ACH Network activities and the impact to your organization.
Participate in up to 5 hours of complimentary Nacha Operating Rules-focused webinars a year, which are also eligible for up to six AAP/AFPP/APRP Continuing Education Credits.
Receive a designated Nacha point of contact to help answer your ACH Rules questions quickly.
Enjoy discounted member pricing on Nacha publications, event registrations, educational programs and more.
Receive a complimentary copy of the Nacha Operating Rules publication annually (one per organization).
Use the Payments Innovation Alliance Member logo on your organization’s website and marketing collateral to demonstrate your dedication to the ACH Network and the payments industry.

Participating Member
$2,500 to $8,500, depending on your organization’s size.

Observer Member
$1,500

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Nacha Direct Membership

Help shape the future of the ACH Network and the Nacha Operating Rules. Direct Financial Institution and Payments Association members are active participants in Nacha’s efforts to educate and advocate for the ACH Network with regulators, legislators, and other stakeholder organizations whose policies affect the payments system.

Key Membership Benefits

Vote directly on Nacha Operating Rules ballots and participate in the Nacha rulemaking process.
Network with other payments industry leaders to share ideas and perspectives.
Receive early access to critical industry information providing you the opportunity to influence and prepare for upcoming changes.
Nominate, elect and serve on Nacha’s Board of Directors to help provide vision and leadership for the ACH Network and Nacha’s future.
Contribute to Nacha’s efforts to educate and advocate for the ACH Network with regulators, legislators and other stakeholder organizations whose policies affect the payments system.
Participate in the Nacha Lawyers Committee, a group of payments industry attorneys.