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  • SHAZAM's membership difference

    posted by Paul Waltz on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

    SHAZAM is the nation's only independent, member-owned debit network, processor and core provider supporting community financial institutions. Odds are you may know that about us, but you may not know what it means or why it matters. Here's how our membership model works and how it benefits our financial institutions.

  • How fintechs can use funds transfer credit payments to boost customer satisfaction

    posted on Monday, January 19, 2026

    You have a couple of options to make funds immediately available to your customers, but only funds transfer credit can reach 99.99% of all debit cardholders.

  • Spotting and avoiding phishing and quishing scams

    posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

    We receive a countless number of messages each day. Most of these are legitimate, but others are cleverly disguised to trick people into giving up their personal or financial information. Here are some red flags to look out for in emails and QR Codes.

  • Tips to staying safe online

    posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed each October to raise public awareness about cybersecurity and promote safe online practices. The annual event makes it a great time to raise awareness about the importance of online safety and security in an ever-digital world.

  • Payment network mandates? We've got you covered

    posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

    No more chasing card network compliance or sweating over network rules. SHAZAM handles the mandate maze so you can focus on building what's next.

  • Five signs you're ready for a digital banking upgrade

    posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

    Community financial institutions are uniquely positioned to deliver the convenience and flexibility digital banking brings, but it can also negatively impact accountholder loyalty if your product doesn't meet expectations. Here are five signs that your digital presence is holding you back.

  • The costs of compromised emails

    posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025

    Business email compromise continues to be a constant fraud threat. It's a low-tech con with high-reward results. BEC losses totaled $2.77 billion across 21,442 incidents, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The losses to BEC highlight the effectiveness of this type of social engineering. Criminals rely on impersonation, urgency and trust to trick employees into giving up personal or financial information. In this blog, learn about BEC, the tactics fraudsters use to trick peo

  • Protect your organization from check fraud

    posted on Monday, June 2, 2025

    In a newly released study, 80% of organizations surveyed reported they were victims of payments fraud attacks or attempts in the past year.

  • Sharing insights at FinovateSpring 2025

    posted on Monday, June 2, 2025

    SHAZAM recently gave a keynote at FinovateSpring 2025, the premier fintech showcase, where innovators and decision-makers connect.

  • Payments breakdown: Instant, ACH and Same-Day ACH

    posted on Monday, June 2, 2025

    As more organizations advance their instant payment offerings, could instant payments be a viable alternative to traditional payments?