Payments
The Atlanta Fed provides analysis, research, and resources for topics related to the evolving payments landscape. The Bank’s Payments Forum conducts qualitative and quantitative research, contributing to the Fed’s work to promote a safe, efficient, and accessible payments system.
Featured Work
Using Digital Identity to Support Access to Payments
This paper explores how digital ID solutions can expand financial access, safeguard against fraud, and ensure regulatory adherence amid the rise of digital payments and financial services.
Initial Findings from the 2025 Federal Reserve Payments Study
New figures show how US consumers and businesses made noncash payments in 2024 using cards, ACH payments, and checks.
Surveys and Data
The Federal Reserve collects, analyzes, and interprets high-quality consumer, financial institution, and payments network data.
Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice
Read the latest Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice for a comprehensive picture of US consumers' payment preferences and behavior.
Federal Reserve Payments Study
The study tracks and reports aggregate estimates of payment volumes, payments fraud, and related information in the US.
About
Meet the Payments Team
Get to know the people behind our work.
Payments Inclusion
The Atlanta Fed works to ensure that all consumers and businesses have access to the nation's payment systems.
Latest Work
Stay current with recent publications, research findings, and data-driven insights on key payments topics.
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