The Payments Association

The most influential community in payments, where connections, collaborations and learning shape an industry that works for all.

What's new?

PA@TheCity June

Networking drinks reception for members of The Payments Association

Breakfast in the Boardroom For C-Suite

The Payments Manifesto 2025

PAY360 2025 unpacked: Key survey findings shaping the future of payments

Cross-Border Payments

The payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025

Regulation and Compliance

Be a part of our thriving community, now over 240 strong and counting

Connect with other stakeholders from across the payments value chain, learn from industry experts and peers, shape the way the industry evolves and market your products and services more effectively.

Membership to the TPA includes up to 25 introductions a year

We believe in the personal touch. Through 1-to-1 introductions at our networking events, electronic intros sent from our Director General and our portfolio of events, we actively connect you with senior executives from organisations across the entire payments ecosystem where we believe there is potential for you to build future, profitable business partnerships.

We will help you navigate the complex regulatory environment

Over the last year, we have been busy building our policy agenda. As a member of The Payments Association, you gain exclusive access to regulatory authorities. Participate in workshops with the FCA or Bank of England, or actively contribute to our consultation responses, ensuring your voice is heard.

Get access to exclusive market insights and industry benchmarks

Gain access to our exclusive research, whitepapers and interviews with the most influential players in the payments space, allowing you to draw from their experiences and apply their learnings to your own business.

Members of The Payments Association

See what our members have to say

"TPA represents and supports the interests of various stakeholders in the payment industry, such as banks, fintechs, merchants, regulators, and consumers. Some of the key outcomes of being a part of a payment association are: Access to information, resources, and support, Opportunity to network and collaborate, Influence on the development and future of payments."

Baljeet Hazell, Sales Development Manager, Edenred Payment Solutions

“Our membership with The Payments Association has helped us to increase our company profile within the payments industry in a number of ways. We believe that our membership has helped us to become a more successful player in the payments industry.”

Silvia Capogna, Edenred Payment Solutions

Baljeet Hazell, Sales Development Manager, Edenred Payment Solutions

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Cross-Border

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Open Banking

Regulatory

Digital Currencies

Policy Updates

Payments Review

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Become a member of The Payments Association today

Join The Payments Association and unlock a world of benefits:

Access to exclusive market trend reports, industry guidance and consumer insights
Influence and shape the industry & policy agenda
Up to 25 introductions per year
Exclusive member content
Access member-only events, as well as free passes to headline events
Elevate your brand profile
Access an all-year round networking app