AFPP Exam Information and Outline
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Syllabus Update Checked on: November 9, 2026
AFPP Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
Before you start practicing with our exam simulator, it is essential to understand the
official AFPP exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
NACHA.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
- Exam Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination
- Faster Payments Landscape
- RTP, FedNow, Same Day ACH, push-to-card
- Payment Rules and Regulations
- Regulation E, UCC 4A, network operating rules
- ISO 20022 Messaging
- Settlement, Liquidity and Operations
- Fraud and Risk Management for Real-Time Payments
- Use Cases and Implementation