Membership

Join the Foundation

Start with a free account. Become a member whenever you're ready; your fee funds open, neutral payment standards.

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How it works

Three steps, a few minutes

  1. Create a free account

    Sign up with your email address and confirm it. The account is free and yours to keep.

  2. Choose a tier and apply

    Pick a membership tier in the Members Portal. Academic / NGO and Community applications are approved automatically.

  3. Pay your invoice

    We email you an invoice with a payment link. Your membership becomes active once payment is received.

Choose your level

Start free, upgrade when you're ready

Free account
€0
No commitment

For anyone curious about open payment standards.

  • Browse and register for Foundation events
  • Preview published specifications
  • Upgrade to a membership tier at any time
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Academic / NGO
€250
per year

For universities, NGOs and research institutions.

  • Full specification access
  • Research collaboration with the Foundation
  • Member directory listing
Create account and apply
Community
€750
per year

For everyone who wants to back open payment standards.

  • Full specification access
  • Forum access
  • Foundation newsletter
Create account and apply

Representing a bank, fintech or other institution? Associate, Principal and Founding tiers are also available. Compare all tiers →

Membership funds the Foundation's work. It never buys influence over standards or governance, and that is what keeps the standards neutral for everyone. How governance works

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