Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP)

UMACHA has partnered with Wespay to bring you the Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Exam Prep Series, designed to help payments professionals build the knowledge, confidence, and expertise needed to successfully earn their AFPP accreditation.

This comprehensive program includes 11 live webinars, including a special introductory session that provides an overview of the AFPP accreditation, exam structure, and preparation strategies. Led by industry experts, the series delivers practical insights into the concepts and competencies covered on the AFPP exam, all in a flexible online format that allows you to learn from your office or home.

Topics covered throughout the series include:

Faster payments fundamentals and industry landscape
Same Day ACH, FedNow, RTP, and Push-to-Card debit card payment rails
Faster payments operations and process flows
Risk management and fraud considerations
Technology and implementation considerations
Regulatory and governance frameworks

All live webinars are recorded, providing participants with the flexibility to revisit sessions throughout their exam preparation journey.

Through our partnership with Wespay, UMACHA is proud to offer a structured learning experience designed to help participants prepare for the AFPP exam and strengthen their expertise in today's rapidly evolving faster payments environment.

About the AFPP Accreditation

The Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) designation is obtained by passing a nationally administered exam offered annually.

The AFPP exam evaluates a candidate's knowledge across a wide range of faster payments topics.

Payment rails in scope for the exam include:

Same Day ACH
FedNow Service
RTP Network
Push-to-Card debit card networks

Earning the AFPP accreditation demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of faster payments and validates your ability to support, manage, and lead faster payments initiatives within your organization.

Why Become AFPP Accredited?

The payments ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with increasing adoption of instant and faster payments across the financial services industry. The AFPP accreditation enables payments professionals to demonstrate expertise in the products, processes, technologies, and risks associated with modern payment systems.

Benefits of earning the AFPP accreditation include:

Recognition of your knowledge and understanding of faster payment types, including instant payments
Demonstrated expertise in risk management considerations inherent in faster payments
Enhanced understanding of operational process flows and technology requirements
Increased knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks surrounding faster payments
Greater professional credibility and recognition as a payments industry expert
Enhanced career development opportunities in a growing area of payments

Whether you are supporting product strategy, operations, risk management, compliance, fraud prevention, or payments innovation, the AFPP credential helps distinguish you as a knowledgeable and trusted professional.

Ready to Get Started?

Partner with UMACHA and Wespay to build your faster payments expertise and prepare for the Accredited Faster Payments Professional exam.

Step 1: Register for AFPP Training with UMACHA and Wespay

Click the following button to register for the AFPP Exam Prep Series:

Register for the 2026-2027 AFPP Exam Prep Series

Step 2: Register for the AFPP Exam with Nacha

Registration for the 2027 AFPP Exam is expected to open in October 2026.

AFPP Exam Testing Window: Monday, Feb. 15 – Saturday, Mar. 13, 2027
AFPP Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, Jan 8, 2027
- Late Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 5, 2027 (additional fee)
Within approximately one week of completing your registration on www.nacha.org, an email will be sent by Nacha to provide you with your copy of the AFPP Handbook. Pearson VUE testing facilities will also contact you via email when you are permitted to arrange a testing location and date.
- NOTE: Registering for UMACHA's AFPP training does not register attendees with Nacha for the AFPP Exam.

Maintaining Your AFPP Certification

The AFPP accreditation is valid for five years. You may maintain your status as an AFPP by earning and reporting 60 continuing education credits during the five-year period. Alternatively, rather than reporting credits, you may sit for and pass another AFPP exam. Participation in AFPP training sessions, select Navigating Payments sessions, and select other events held throughout the year may qualify as continuing education credits. Check out our Calendar of Events for qualifying sessions to maintain your AFPP.