Member Benefits

Why Join the SFE Community?

"Our credit union cannot emphasize enough how invaluable Southern Financial Exchange (SFE) is. Whenever we encounter challenges or need clarification, SFE is incredibly helpful and resourceful, by providing us with clear guidance and solutions. Their team's responsiveness and depth of knowledge has made a significant difference in our ability to navigate the intricacies of ACH operations. We highly recommend SFE to any financial institution seeking to improve their ACH services and compliance measures."

--Heather Rolfsen,  CUCE, CUERME, CRVPM,  Electronic Services Manager, Pelican State Credit Union

Becoming an SFE member adds significant value to your institution. 

With SFE membership you:

1. Get access to payments experts via phone, email, and web chat. 
2. Leverage the SFE team's knowledge to mitigate payments risk and strengthen compliance (at special member pricing).
3. Learn about the latest developments in payments via educational training (at special member pricing). 
4. Receive breaking news on regulatory shifts, risk updates, operational alerts, and emerging opportunities.
5. Find publications to support your compliance, risk management, ACH education efforts, and more.
6. Gain the inside track on payments credibility through accreditation prep programs. 
7. Take advantage of specialized professional services in the form of law information, Rules mediation, and fraud information services. 
8. Connect with diverse industry organizations facing similar challenges and opportunities.

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"The SFE Difference"  

Types of Membership

• SFE offers a Financial Institution Membership, the investment being a tiered schedule based on deposit size. 
• Affiliate Memberships are available for organizations which are not financial institutions, such as businesses, vendors, charitable organizations, government agencies, software vendors, payment processors, and other industry stakeholders.
• The Professional Membership is primarily designed for individuals not employed by a financial institution and typically in the role of CPA, accountant, consultant, attorney, computer programmer, sole proprietorship, etc. , and other payment professionals.

Both Affiliate and Professional members are assessed a flat annual fee. You may request a dues schedule.

Experience the benefits of membership today!

Simply use the form below to request more information, review our latest dues schedule, or to submit your membership application. Once your application is received, a helpful SFE representative will contact you to complete the application process and to discuss your participation.

NOTICE: To request a dues schedule or to begin the application process, simply complete the requested information. An SFE representative will contact you to discuss the membership application process and address any questions you may have. Thank you.

Click here to Request Dues Schedule or Apply for Membership!