About the Center for Payments

Payments Associations share a common goal of improving U.S. payment systems quality through industry representation, education, and support. Payments Associations are staffed with accredited payment systems experts including Accredited ACH Professionals (AAPs), Accredited Payments Risk Professionals (APRPs), National Check Professionals (NCPs), and fraud and risk professionals dedicated to providing training and guidance for faster payments, rules, regulations, and U.S. law related to the ACH, check, card, wire, RTP®, FedNow®, and emerging payment systems. You can also access certified AAP, APRP, and NCP exam preparation programs through the Payments Associations.