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The Merchant Advisory Group

The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) is a global organization dedicated to driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry through merchant collaboration, education, and advocacy. Representing over 200 of the world’s leading merchants across many industries, including airlines, retail, restaurants, insurance, amusement parks, grocery, and software, the MAG facilitates strategic engagement across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Mission

Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry serving merchants' interest globally through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

Vision

An improved and equitable payments ecosystem.

Ensure your voice is heard!

Membership Value

  • ✔ Connect with your merchant peers and gather insights that help you solve payments acceptance problems.
  • ✔ Discuss strategies for applying new technology in today's rapidly changing payments environment.
  • ✔ Learn from industry experts and draw on a wealth of resources and best practices to help move your business forward.

MAG Members

  • ✔ Merchants who collaborate across the payments industry to create one merchant voice.
  • ✔ Payments operations or payments technology subject matter experts willing to share knowledge.
  • ✔ New payments professionals looking to gain a foundational knowledge of payments and the ecosystem.

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Membership Levels and Annual Member Dues

All Access Merchant Membership - $5,750

Unlimited individuals from your organization may participate in your company’s MAG merchant membership. All participants will have full access to our complete networking, education, and best practices resources, including our Merchant Payments 101 course, along with designated free registrations for MAG conferences and Tech Forum.

Digital Access Merchant Membership - $1,000

Two individuals from your organization may participate in your company’s MAG merchant membership. Both will have access to networking, education, and best practice resources. Reduced pricing for all Payments e-Learning Courses as well as participation in MAG conferences and Tech Forum available at program rates.

 

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Membership Overview

MAG’s membership is comprised of leading merchants representing all key verticals and their payments IT professionals.

Having opportunities to network and share updates across the payments industry and within your own vertical, where you can discuss emerging issues, is one of the biggest benefits of MAG membership.

The best way to take advantage of the MAG's expansive opportunities is to review the committees, knowledge networks, special interest groups, and educational calendar with your team, identify the best fit, and get involved today!

One Global Merchant Voice, Endless Impact. The Merchant Advisory Group unites merchants across industries and regions to drive innovation, influence policy, and shape the future of payments globally. Together, we amplify the merchant perspective and deliver results.

Mass merchants, department stores, and specialty retailers driving omnichannel innovation and seamless customer experiences across physical and digital commerce.

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Merchant Members

  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • 7-Eleven
  • ADP, Inc
  • ADT
  • Ahold Delhaize USA
  • Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc.
  • Aldi
  • Amazon
  • AMC Entertainment Inc
  • American Airlines
  • Apple Inc.
  • Aramark
  • Asurion
  • AT&T
  • AutoNation, Inc.
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Banner Health
  • Barnes & Noble College
  • Bath & Body Works
  • Bealls Inc.
  • Belk
  • Best Buy
  • Bloomin' Brands
  • Boscov’s Department Store LLC
  • BP
  • Brinker International - Chili's and Maggiano's
  • Brinker International Inc.
  • Brownells Inc
  • Canadian Tire
  • Carter's Retail, Inc.
  • Catalyst Brands
  • CEFCO Convenience Stores
  • CFNA
  • Chanel, Inc.
  • Charter Communications
  • Chevron Products, Co.
  • Chewy, Inc.
  • Chick-fil-A, Inc.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • CHS Inc.
  • Cinemark
  • Circle K
  • CITGO Petroleum Corp
  • City of Minneapolis
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Compass Group
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • CVS Caremark
  • Darden Restaurants
  • Delek US
  • Delta Airlines
  • Denny's
  • DHL
  • Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
  • Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. - Footlocker
  • Dillard's Inc.
  • Discount Tire
  • Dollar General
  • Dollar Tree Stores
  • Domino's
  • doTERRA
  • DraftKings
  • Dutch Bros
  • EasyPark Group
  • eBay
  • EG America
  • Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
  • Etsy
  • Extended Stay America
  • ExxonMobil
  • Fanatics
  • Fareway Stores, Inc.
  • Farmers Insurance
  • Fitness Connection
  • Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc.
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Gap Inc.
  • Genuine Parts Company
  • Giant Eagle, Inc.
  • Google
  • GROWMARK, Inc.
  • Guitar Center
  • H.Y. Louie Co. Limited
  • HEB
  • HF Sinclair (formally Sinclair Oil)
  • HMSHost Corporation
  • Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
  • Hughes Network Systems, LLC
  • Hyatt Shared Service Center
  • iHerb
  • IKEA
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Inspire Brands
  • Inspire Brands - Arby's
  • Inspire Brands - Baskin Robins
  • Inspire Brands - Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Inspire Brands - Dunkin Donuts
  • Inspire Brands - Jimmy John's
  • Inspire Brands - Sonic
  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
  • Kwik Trip Inc.
  • Lidl
  • Lithia Motors Inc
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  • lululemon athletica
  • LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.
  • Macy's
  • Marathon Petroleum Company LP
  • Maritz LLC
  • MarketWise
  • Marriott International
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide
  • Match Group, Inc.
  • Maverik Inc.
  • McDonald’s Corporation
  • Meijer, Inc.
  • MGM Resorts International
  • Michaels Stores
  • Microsoft
  • ModMed
  • Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
  • Nationwide Insurance
  • Netflix
  • Nordstrom
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.
  • Optum Financial
  • P.C. Richard & Son
  • Panera Bread
  • Patreon
  • Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
  • Peoplefinders
  • PetSmart LLC
  • Phillips 66
  • Phillips 66 - 76
  • Phillips 66 - Conoco
  • Pilot Flying J
  • Publix Super Markets, Inc.
  • Pump & Pantry
  • QuikTrip Corporation
  • Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.
  • Red Lobster
  • REI CO-OP
  • Restaurant Brands International
  • Rollins Inc.
  • Royal Caribbean Group
  • Saks Global
  • Sheetz, Inc.
  • Shell Oil Products Company
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment, LLC
  • Southeastern Grocers, LLC
  • Southwest Airlines Company
  • Spotify
  • Square, Inc.
  • Staples, Inc.
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
  • Sunoco
  • TAG
  • Target
  • Tenerity LLC
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • The Cheesecake Factory Inc.
  • The Home Depot
  • The Kroger Co.
  • The New York Times
  • The Spinx Company, LLC
  • The Vitamin Shoppe
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • The Wendy’s Company
  • TJX
  • T-Mobile
  • Topco Associates LLC
  • Trimble Inc.
  • Uber Technologies Inc.
  • U-Haul International Inc.
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Under Armour
  • UNFI
  • United Airlines
  • Universal Orlando
  • UPS
  • US Postal Service
  • Valero Energy Corporation
  • Verizon Communications
  • VF Corporation
  • Victoria's Secret & Co.
  • Wakefern Food Corp.
  • Walmart
  • Wawa, Inc.
  • Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
  • Whataburger
  • Yum! Brands, Inc.
  • Zumba
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The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) addresses a broad range of payments issues with no limitations in scope. Make the MAG part of your business strategy. Join the leading organization shaping the future of payments acceptance and gain a competitive advantage for your business.

If you are a Merchant interested in membership, complete the interest form on this page and a MAG staff person will contact you.

 

Testimonials

  • "I realized immediately that MAG merchants and the MAG leadership are serious and committed to making a difference. I was sold on the MAG. As a new person to the payments industry I had an immediate network of industry contacts to help me with my questions about our industry and its complex issues. I also had experts available to explain to me the issues of the day through webinars. That’s how I learned the basics of payments as well as timely items like the ins and outs of the Visa Mastercard Settlement..."
    Greg Pellegrino, Director, Contracts and Systems Performance Phillips 66
  • “Three years ago I decided to accept a new role at Lowe’s involving credit card acceptance and reconciliation and having no previous experience in the industry I felt totally lost. Since that time the MAG has provided the background I needed to understand the complexities of credit card processing as well as best practices for interchange management and credit card chargebacks. In addition the ability to meet and brainstorm with other merchants on credit card issues has been invaluable. Thanks to the Merchant Advisory Group for providing these opportunities!”
    Sherry B. Macy, Director, Payment Card Operations Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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The Merchant Advisory Group

Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry serving merchants' interests globally through collaboration, education, and advocacy.