Founded in 2000, the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) is a global non-profit association dedicated to fraud prevention and payments processing within eCommerce. The organisation connects over 700 companies, including more than 400 merchants, across the United States, Europe, APAC, and LATAM. Its mission is to foster collaboration among fraud prevention and payments professionals to build a safer and more profitable digital commerce ecosystem.
The MRC provides member-only resources that facilitate real-time peer support and collaboration. It hosts flagship events and local meetups - including virtual summits and in-person conferences - that offer networking opportunities for professionals in payments and risk management. These forums serve as a practical channel for knowledge exchange across the industry.
Education and professional development form a core part of the MRC's offering. Members have access to eLearning courses and the Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP) designation, which is considered the industry-standard certification in the field. The organisation also runs advocacy programmes aimed at ensuring its members' perspectives influence emerging regulations and policies affecting digital commerce.