Payments Innovation Alliance Overview
Membership
The Alliance brings together diverse, global stakeholders—financial institutions, fintechs, solution providers, businesses and corporates, law firms and more—that can outline existing and future payment trends to help member organizations remain competitive.
The Payments Innovation Alliance has two levels of membership -- Participating Members and Observer Members. Both are organizational memberships, so all employees from your company, institution or agency can access benefits.
Participating Membership is 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. Participating Members also gain access to exclusive member-only resources and webinars, along with increased visibility across the payments ecosystem. Participating members also receive all of the Observer Membership benefits listed below.
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. It’s ideal for organizations that want to stay current without a large time or financial commitment.
Who We Are
The Alliance membership is comprised of almost 400 organizations of all sizes and spans the payments industry spectrum, including large and small Financial Institutions, Payment Innovators, Law Firms, Payments Associations, EFT Networks/Operators, Technology Providers and more! Take a closer look at our member demographics and a summary of our 2024 accomplishments.
Member Demographics
Annual Report
Member Benefits
Alliance members receive a wide range of valuable benefits. Take a deeper dive into what each membership plan has to offer, then choose the membership that best suits your organization.
Participating Members
Be a Part of Something Bigger
Attend Alliance Membership Meetings
In-person meetings are held three times per year, two in the U.S. and one held internationally. Alliance meetings are interactive and designed to help members understand industry developments, discuss the challenges and collaborate on the solutions, all in a community-type setting.
Connect and Interact
The Alliance provides both in-person and virtual opportunities throughout the year for members to network with other payments executives and professionals, build connections with potential clients and meet new industry friends.
Participate in Members-Only Webinars
Stay current on hot-button issues and further industry dialogue and collaboration via expert-led webinars around topics important to your organization.
Drive Change and Innovation
Join a Project Team
Consisting of industry stakeholders, team members collaborate to create tools and develop resources designed to influence existing and emerging payment trends and drive change for the entire financial services ecosystem.
Demonstrate thought leadership
Establish your thought leadership credentials through opportunities to participate on panels, webinars, Nacha committees, drafting white papers and more that help to influence the direction of the payments industry.
Run for a leadership position
Our Advisory Committee helps chart the course of the Alliance, deciding areas of organizational focus and developing programs and projects. Committee members ensure our meetings and programs are addressing the leading issues of the day and are relevant for the evolving payments industry.
Be in the Know
Access Members-Only Resources
Download members-only webinar recordings, Quarterly Rules Updates and Meeting Materials.
Stay Connected
Receive calendar invites and reminders for upcoming member meetings, webinars, and project team calls so you don’t miss a beat.
Observer Members
ACCESS ACH NETWORK RESOURCES
- 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.
- A designated Nacha point of contact is available to help answer your ACH Rules questions quickly.
- Obtain a complimentary copy of the Nacha Operating Rules publication annually (one per organization).
SAVE ON NACHA EVENTS, EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS
- Enjoy discounted member pricing on Nacha publications, event registrations, educational programs and more.
STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTION WITH THE ACH NETWORK
- 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.
- Look for the Alliance Buzz newsletter, Nacha’s bi-weekly NewsLink, and other announcements about Alliance and Nacha activities that impact your organization.
Compare our Benefits
The Alliance is led by five Advisory Committees comprised of subject-matter experts who aid in strategic planning and directing Alliance initiatives. Advisory Committee Members are elected by the membership every two years and represent Business Payments, Consumer Payments, Emerging Payments, Global Payments and Risk, Security Regulatory. Learn more about our 2024-2025 Leadership Team.
Join Us
The payments industry is dynamic and competitive. You'll want to be part of something bigger so you can stay up to date with developments and potentially exchange ideas with others. Our memberships offer excellent value for the level of investment.
Additional Information
Unsure about which membership is right for your organization or have questions? Let us know.
Alliance Team
Jennifer West, AAP, AFPP, APRP, Senior Director, Payments Innovation Alliance, Education and Accreditation
Jami Senter, Assistant Director, Payments Innovation Alliance
Julie Merante, Director, Membership Operations
