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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.

Save Big & Rock Out

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

My Vision for 2026? It’s All About Connection.

Looking ahead to 2026, Brandie Thacker, AAP, CAE, President & CEO is keeping one goal in mind: meaningful connection that helps our members learn, grow and succeed together.

  • Why it matters: Her vision outlines concrete ways EPCOR will provide support for our members this year through expanded educational events, virtual and in-person networking, fraud prevention resources and improved tools.
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Federal Reserve’s RFI on the Future of the Federal Reserve Banks’ Check Services

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has issued a Request for Information (RFI), seeking input on the future of its check services. We are asking members to provide feedback to help shape this important national discussion.

  • Why it matters: By providing feedback, EPCOR can directly influence EPCOR’s response and the Federal Reserve’s decisions on check operations and continued check use, helping ensure policies meet the real needs of financial institutions and businesses.
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a reminder that awareness and education can help create meaningful change.

  • Why it matters: By raising awareness of human trafficking, we can better recognize the signs of exploitation and take informed action to protect lives and support survivors.
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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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