ETA is the leading organization in Washington advocating for the payments community. ETA is a key source of information for legislators and regulators on important facets of the industry, regularly providing input to these officials on the impact that certain actions could have on ETA’s members. ETA also strives to affect change within the industry - by serving as a partner and communications conduit with the payment networks, standard?setting bodies and other trade associations in order to promote self?regulation and address common objectives and concerns.

ETA hosts an annual outreach program for Washington?based officials that provides insight to the payments processing system and highlights challenges and opportunities related to current/pending legislative and regulatory requirements. Members are encouraged to participate.

ETA’s advocacy portal is designed to educate and encourage payments professionals to speak up on behalf of the payments industry. The site helps educate visitors on the latest issues and encourages them to take action by contacting their elected officials. More >>

With its conferences and committees, ETA is the authoritative business network for the payments industry.

Made up of committed, talented and knowledgeable volunteers, ETA’s Standing Committees work together on behalf of ETA Membership to promote payments industry knowledge, professional development, operational excellence and security. By participating on ETA Standing Committees, payments professionals can make a big impact on the future of the industry and work closely with the community’s best and brightest Learn more. More >>

ETA is the premier source for news and information about the Association and the payments industry.

Published monthly, Transaction Trends is the premier publication of the Electronic Transactions Association and the most important resource for information on the payments processing industry. Subscribers, which include over 10,000 members and other interested stakeholders, turn to the magazine for in?depth reporting on key developments and business analysis. More >>

This weekly electronic news digest is targeted to individuals from ETA member companies. Currents editors scour a vast array of business and media sources to create capsulated information briefs that contain resource links for additional in?depth exploration of the content. One of ETA’s most valued benefits, Currents customizes general information and developments into relevant knowledge delivered directly to the reader’s desktop. More >>

The ETA website is the one?stop resource on all aspects of the payments processing industry, featuring industry news as well as information on upcoming ETA events, educational offerings, advocacy efforts, committee initiatives, publications and other newsworthy activities. More >>

As a leader in the field of electronic payments, ETA continually works to provide members with model practices, ethical behavior guidelines, and other business standards that promote the growth of payments and ensure compliance with all public and private sector operating requirements. The association offers numerous education sessions in conjunction with its major meetings, webinars, and publishes a variety of white papers and best practices guides.

The CPP program sets the standard for professional performance in the payments industry and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills to perform competently in today’s complex electronic payments environment. More >>

ETA’s specialized education program - ETA University (ETAU) - provides crucial instruction on many facets of the merchant acquiring business in a variety of delivery formats: standalone courses at customer locations, classes in conjunction with ETA signature events, and asynchronous distance learning modules. ETAU curriculum covers a vast array of subject matter including: General Studies, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Compliance and Technology. More >>

ETA Members receive discounts on products, services and attendance to ETA events, including the Annual Meeting & Expo and more.

ETA Members may use the "Member of ETA" logo on stationery, literature and advertisements to show their support for the leading organization for the payments industry.