Membership and Benefits

When your organization is a member of BAFT, everyone in the company is too! Member benefits and opportunities are available to all employees in any geography, and for every organization type. Learn more about our members and the benefits of membership in the leading transaction banking association.

Member Benefits

No matter your areas of focus or job level, there’s an opportunity to learn and engage with BAFT. Members enjoy access to:

Representing Global Transaction Banking

BAFT provides unmatched advocacy, thought leadership, education and a global forum for its members in transaction banking, including international trade, payments, liquidity, compliance, regulation, innovation, and sustainability.

Join our growing community of financial institution, solution provider and government agency members.

Discover what membership in BAFT can do for you and your institution.

Join BAFT

BAFT membership is at an institutional level, individuals who are employed by a BAFT member are able to get member benefits on the BAFT website, participate in committees, and receive discounts at BAFT conferences. To jumpstart your BAFT membership, start here and see if your institution is already a member. If your company is a member, all you have to do is register for the BAFT website and get started accessing your member benefits.

BAFT offers membership in three categories depending on your organization type. Membership billing cycles follow a Sept. 1 – Aug. 31 fiscal year. New members will be billed on a pro-rated basis based on the fiscal quarter in which they join.

Financial Institution

BAFT financial institution membership dues are based on the asset size of the individual member institution. Every employee has access to all BAFT benefits, resources, discounts and learning opportunities.

Solution Provider

BAFT solution provider membership dues are based upon the level of participation the organization wishes to engage in. This membership is available to companies that sell, partner and serve financial services institutions.

Government Agency

BAFT agency members are government and quasi-government organizations that actively participate in issues related to the mission of the association. Government agency members do not have voting rights.

Interested in learning more about BAFT Membership? Email us at [email protected].

Membership Benefits

Access to Global Markets

Our regional councils—Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Middle East/North Africa (MENA)—offer immediate connection to peers in specific geographic markets combined with localized expertise.

Members-only Opportunities

Receive substantial discounts on conference registrations, exclusive learning opportunities and online training, including the Global Annual Meeting, Bank-to-Bank Forums, regional workshops, symposiums and webinars.

Industry News and Resources

Membership in BAFT includes access to compliance resources, issue-focused webinars, conference calls, monthly updates and more to keep you informed about what is happening in the transaction banking industry.

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BAFT Ambassador of the Year

These outstanding individuals from member organizations have volunteered their time and worked diligently alongside BAFT to help drive meaningful change for the global transaction banking industry.

We are honored to select exceptional contributors from BAFT member organizations for this annual recognition program.

Congratulations to our latest honorees!

2023

Baishali (Poppy)
Biswal
Key Bank N.A.

Okechukwu
Ihejirika
African Export-Import Bank

Sabry
Salman
Barclays

2022

Rana
Beydoun
BLOM Bank

Caryn
Pace
Bank of America

Barry
Tooker
Honorary

Testimonials

"I have always found the networking possibilities at BAFT fantastic. The conferences leave enough time for bilateral meetings in the afternoons. You have a lot of space to network and build your business while learning more about the trade and payments space."

“BAFT is a continuous learning opportunity for professional development. If you attend BAFT events or participate in councils, committees, and working groups you will always learn something. As a member, you are consistently meeting people who you can learn from and who can learn from you. There is no better place to do that in our industry.”

"Along with numerous educational resources and advocacy support, BAFT provides an excellent collaborative, networking environment to share ideas and best practices in the global transaction banking industry"

“The unique thing about BAFT’s events is that only topical issues relating to current developments in the industry are discussed by carefully selected subject matter experts. There is no better way to keep abreast with key developments in the entire spectrum of transactional banking.”

“I highly value BAFT's willingness to work in regions that may sometimes face difficulties. In addition to the fantastic networking opportunities, the expansion in MENA provides an excellent platform for the banking ecosystem and offers adaptable solutions to many specific issues for a region that relies on international exposure, openness and the implementation of international best practices.”