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Membership Benefits

Education, Advice & Member Representation

EPCOR offers financial institutions and affiliated organizations a wide array of services to assist you in maintaining compliance, mitigating risk and fraud and improving operational processes.

 

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Get Support

Members can access self-service resources in the EPCOR Knowledge Community or get reliable support via phone, email or chat.

Be Heard

We are your voice at a national level, influencing new payment applications, policies and risk management practices.

Stay Informed

We continually publish information to keep you informed of the latest payment systems initiatives, rules and regulations

Network

There are plenty of ways to connect with other EPCOR members and make your payments journey more enjoyable.

Become a Payments Rockstar with Help from our Prep Programs!

Make Earning an Accreditation Your 2026 New Year’s Resolution

Our Prep Programs are member-favorite and considered best-in-class for a reason. We’ve helped members year over year achieve their accreditation goals. We’d love to help you in 2026!

NCP Prep Program kicks off THIS MONTH!

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Featured Events & Offerings

Dive Deep with an Education Bundle

Hone in on the Topics Important to You

Choose from over ten bundles covering topics like fraud, Reg E, instant payments and more. Each feature a mix of webinars, on-demand training and publications to deepen your expertise and navigate payments challenges impacting your organization.

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Don’t Let Risk Break Through the Fences

Evolving Regulations Call for Apex Level Audit & Advisory Service

Complex payment systems require strong controls and experienced oversight. We assess and audit RTP, RDC, wires, ACH and Third-Party Senders to help you identify risk early and maintain control – before it gets out of hand.

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Early Bird Gets the Worm (& the Savings!)

Join Us In-Person in March or Virtually in April or May

Get ready to rock your way through the latest payments updates! Stay in rhythm and cover upcoming ACH Rules changes and instant payments news. Secure your in-person spot at an early bird price or save your virtual seat and make plans to rock out with us.

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Hoot-E Says… “Fill in the Blank: This year I will finally _____.”

Visit one of our social media pages (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Threads) and finish the sentence for your chance to win a Hoot-Efied 2026 desk calendar.

*Must be an EPCOR member to win.

Monthly Featured Publication

Pick up copies of this month's featured publication, 2026 ACH Rules book.

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In the News

Deep Dive: CFPB's Section 1033 Pause On Open Banking

🎥 In our latest Deep Dive video, President & CEO Brandie Thacker, AAP, CAE, explores what the pause of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Section 1033 open banking mandate means for financial institutions.

  • Why it matters: The court-ordered pause delays compliance deadlines, but financial institutions remain exposed to data security, vendor risk and liability issues tied to non-Application Programming Interface (API) data access.
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The Risks of Crypto ATMs

Crypto ATMs are a newer type of automated teller machine that convert cash into cryptocurrency or vice versa, but they also carry significant fraud and security risks.

  • Why it matters: Crypto ATM fraud is rising, with losses of $250 million in 2024 and $333.5 million reported through November 2025. Understanding these risks can help protect EPCOR’s account holders and assets.
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Are You Making These Common Compliance Mistakes? Top ACH Violations and How to Avoid Them

As financial institutions review their ACH operations, staying ahead of compliance issues remains critical to avoiding enforcement actions and fines.

  • Why it matters: Proactively addressing common compliance issues protects the ACH Network, supports healthy Originator relationships and positions EPCOR for long-term success.
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Instant Payments Enablement Service

We can help you move seamlessly from planning to market with instant payments.

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Did You Know?

Accidental Text Message Scams

Did you know…  that a simple, seemingly innocent text message intended for the wrong person can be a sophisticated fraud trap?

Learn how to spot this evolving scam and what to do if you become a target.

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Payments Insights

Join EPCOR CEO Brandie Thacker for a Deep Dive into essential strategies for navigating the rapidly changing payments landscape.

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EPCOR Snapshots

Stay ahead in the payments world! Get EPCOR's top 5 essential updates.

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