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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 ready to rock your way through the latest payments updates. We’ll help you stay in rhythm and cover upcoming ACH Rules changes and instant payments news. Secure your spot at an early bird price and make plans to rock out with us in March!

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National Check Professionals (NCPs) hit all the right notes with their expertise of the rules and regulations governing the check payment system, and our NCP Prep Program includes everything you need to rock out the NCP exam without ever leaving the office.

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

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In the News

Deep Dive: New ACH Fraud Monitoring Rules

🎥 In our latest Deep Dive video, President & CEO Brandie Thacker, AAP, CAE, explores Nacha’s new ACH Fraud Monitoring Rules and how Originators are becoming the first line of defense in the ACH Network.

Why it matters: starting March 2026, high-volume non-consumer Originators must implement risk-based fraud monitoring processes, with all other non-consumer Originators, Third-Party Senders and Third-Party Service Providers phased in by June 2026.

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The Latest Edition of Payments Insider is Now Available!

Cozy up with the final holiday edition of Payments Insider for 2025, filled with festive updates and year-end insights.

Why it matters: this newsletter delivers actionable insights for corporate audiences to stay ahead in fraud prevention, operation optimization, client satisfaction and more.

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Fake Delivery Alerts

Scammers are hijacking the excitement of holiday deliveries by sending fake alerts designed to steal your personal and financial information. In this quick video, we break down how these bogus delivery texts work, why they’re so convincing, and what you must do to protect yourself. Don’t let a simple tap turn into identity theft—learn how to spot and stop smishing scams before they get you.

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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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