The Smart Payment Association (SPA) is the trade body of the cards and mobile payments industry.
SPA addresses the challenges of a fast-evolving payment ecosystem, promoting innovation, security and interoperability of payment instruments.
SPA works closely with regulators and standardization bodies, offering leadership and expert guidance to help its members and their customers adopt new payment technologies of today and tomorrow.
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The Smart Payment Association welcomes participation from companies/organizations operating in the payment ecosystem offering them opportunities to participate, contribute and collaborate with the SPA in areas of interest that matter to them.
The SPA offers three types of membership levels (Executive, Full and Associate) and several Advisory Councils linked to a specific workgroup opened to non members, with a variety of benefits, privileges, and annual dues designed to match each organization’s interests and market requirements.
