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Nacha Welcomes 20 New Payments Innovation Alliance Members in First Quarter of 2026

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nacha today announced 20 organizations have joined the Payments Innovation Alliance during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant expansion of the cross‑industry network that collaborates on innovation, education and operational improvements across the payments ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to welcome our newest Payments Innovation Alliance members, whose expertise and commitment strengthen the entire payments community.”

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The continued growth of the Payments Innovation Alliance reflects rising industry demand for coordinated leadership and practical solutions as digital payments adoption accelerates nationwide.

These New Payments Innovation Alliance Members are:

  • Ballard Spahr LLP.
  • BankSocial.
  • Battle Bank.
  • Centier Bank.
  • Circle Internet Contract Services LLC.
  • EPIC Auto Care, Inc.
  • FINBOA.
  • FIS Global.
  • Guardian Credit Union.
  • Incognia.
  • International Payments Identity (iPiD) Pte. Ltd.
  • LexAlign PBC.
  • M&T Bank.
  • MetrixIQ.
  • State Bank of India, Chicago.
  • SurePay B.V.
  • United Community Bank.
  • Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.
  • Womble Bond Dickinson.
  • Zebec Network.

“We are thrilled to welcome our newest Payments Innovation Alliance members, whose expertise and commitment strengthen the entire payments community,” said Jennifer West, AAP, AFPP, APRP, Senior Director, Payments Innovation Alliance, Education & Accreditation at Nacha. “The Alliance brings together leaders who are shaping where payments go next—through collaboration, education and meaningful discussions. We look forward to the impact these new members will bring in 2026 and beyond.”

The Payments Innovation Alliance serves as Nacha’s leading membership and engagement program, bringing together experts from financial services, technology, fintech, government, businesses and nonprofit organizations to address emerging trends and challenges across the ACH Network and broader payments landscape. Alliance members gain a seat at the table in key industry discussions, access to collaborative workgroups, and direct engagement with leaders across the payments ecosystem. To learn more about the Payments Innovation Alliance or to join, visit nacha.org/become-alliance-member.

About Nacha

Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. There were 35.2 billion ACH Network payments made in 2025, valued at $93 trillion. Through problem-solving and consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders, Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory services.

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Dan Roth
Nacha
571-579-0720
media@nacha.org

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Nacha
571-579-0720
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