Nacha Honors 6,000 Payments Professionals on Inaugural Accreditation Day
Event summary
- Nacha celebrated its first National Nacha Accreditation Day, recognizing nearly 6,000 payments professionals with accreditations.
- The event honors individuals who have earned AAP, AFPP, or APRP designations, which require annual maintenance.
- Accreditations cover expertise in ACH Network, faster payments (including Same Day ACH, RTP®, FedNow®), and payments risk management.
- National Nacha Accreditation Day will be held annually on the second Tuesday of February.
The big picture
Nacha’s inaugural accreditation day underscores the growing emphasis on specialized expertise in electronic payments, particularly as faster payment systems expand. With over 35 billion ACH transactions valued at $93 trillion in 2025, the event highlights the critical role of certified professionals in maintaining security and efficiency across U.S. payment networks.
What we're watching
- Credentialing Impact
- How the recognition of accredited professionals will influence industry standards and operational excellence in payments.
- Faster Payments Adoption
- Whether the AFPP accreditation will accelerate expertise development around real-time payment systems like FedNow® and RTP®.
- Regulatory Alignment
- The pace at which accredited professionals can help bridge gaps between evolving regulations and payments innovation.
Related topics