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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.

Rockstar Faculty – Engaging Curriculum – Track Flexibility

Join the Rockin’ OWL-umni at a Destination Location!

Whether you're ready to major in rockin’ the payments world or just starting your career, EPCOR Payments University is your backstage pass to higher learning! Enroll in our interactive, workshop-style sessions where you’ll study under seasoned payments professors.


Can’t join us in Branson, MO, August 20 – 21? Join us for advanced-track education virtually October 6 – 8!

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Featured Events & Offerings

Save Your Seat for our Virtual Compliance Workshop

Join Us July 20 – 21

Join us to hear from the Payments Professor Kevin Olsen, presenting instant payments risk assessments, attorney David Croft, discussing cybersecurity assessments and best practices and attorney Jennifer Aguilar presenting real-life scenarios pertaining to Regulation E. 

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It’s the Final Countdown to Join AAP Prep

You’d Make a Rockin’ AAP

There’s still time to join our AAP Prep Program. We’re shredding through all the tools you need for chart-topping AAP exam results!

Let’s Get Prepping

Updated Policies & Procedures Are Totally Wicked

Keep Operations Running Like a Super Team

Outdated procedures can cause more chaos than a supervillain. A Policy and Procedure Review with EPCOR’s incredible expert team helps ensure everything is aligned, compliant and running like a well-trained team.

It’s Showtime

Hoot-E Says… "Caption This!"

Head over to one of our social media pages (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Threads) and caption our silly photo from last month’s EPCOR Payments Conference, aka Paymentspalooza, to be entered into this month’s drawing for a Polaroid camera gift pack!

Monthly Featured Publication

Pick up copies of this month's featured publication, APRP Flashcards.

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In the News

Deep Dive: The Rise of Deepfakes

🎥 In our latest Deep Dive video, President & CEO Brandie Thacker, AAP, CAE unpacks her experience at The Deepfake Summit and the broader shifts shaping today’s fraud environment.

  • Why it matters: We’re no longer dealing with fraud in isolated pockets, butinstead a fully interconnected ecosystem where deepfakes, synthetic identities and AI-enabled attacks move freely across channels, organizations and even industries.
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New Voices, Shared Vision: Introducing New EPCOR Board Members and Chairman

Our newest Board members, confirmed following last month’s annual meeting voting, highlight a continued focus on strengthening member support, advancing payments education and guiding members like EPCOR through ongoing industry change.

  • Why it matters: As the Board of Directors continues to help shape our strategic direction, EPCOR members will keep benefiting from timely education, valuable industry insight and proactive support to help navigate instant payments, fraud risk and regulatory change.
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Payments Reporting That Drives Better Board Conversations

Payments oversight just an operational responsibility, and EPCOR should consider using payments activity as a strategic indicator of client behavior, risk exposure and future service needs.

  • Why it matters: As ACH, wire transfers, remote deposit capture (RDC), cards and instant payments continue to grow, payments data can help strengthen board oversight, improve risk visibility and support better strategic decision-making.
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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?

First Party Fraud

Learn how first-party fraud happens—and why it’s more common than you think. In this episode of EPCOR’s Did You Know? series, we break down what first-party fraud is, how it impacts businesses and consumers, and simple steps you can take to prevent it.

From “friendly fraud” chargebacks to honest mistakes, understanding the difference can help reduce risk, protect your accounts, and avoid unnecessary losses.

Whether you’re a business managing payments or a consumer reviewing your transactions, a little awareness goes a long way.

👉 Watch now to learn how to spot and stop first-party fraud before it starts.

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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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