About Us

SFE is a not-for-profit payments association serving individuals, financial institutions, and corporations primarily in the eastern and western South-Central United States.

We offer membership to stakeholders in the payments industry: financial institutions, software vendors, payment processors, CPA firms, law offices, and other corporations.

Mission

We equip organizations with payments expertise, enabling them to achieve their goals.

Vision

We will continually strive to be the preferred payments partner for education, audit, risk management, and consultation services. We will remain actively engaged as respected and influential member advocates and industry leaders.

Values

• Adaptability – We stay flexible and open to change, ready to adjust and grow with the dynamic payments industry.

• Creativity – We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, finding smart solutions and turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

• Teamwork – We collaborate, share ideas, and support each other in all that we do.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SFE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

At SFE, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives and experiences of our team. We welcome and celebrate individuals of all backgrounds who are passionate about advancing payments education, fostering collaboration, and serving our members with excellence.

As a direct member of Nacha, SFE is a specially recognized and licensed provider of ACH education, publications, and support. SFE is also directly engaged in the Nacha rulemaking process, the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) program, the Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) program, and the Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) program. Look for the Mark of Excellence above. It's your assurance of consistency and accuracy.

If you are not a SFE member, we encourage you to become a member and take advantage of the value that SFE can add to your electronic payments program. As the movement to electronic payments accelerates, as the variety of electronic payment applications multiplies, and as the complexity of related rules and regulations increases, SFE's expertise is an asset you cannot afford to be without.

SFE is a sponsor of the Center for Payments, a program working to advance the U.S. payment systems through market intelligence and thought leadership.