The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG)
The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) plays a vital role in helping merchants and the industry shape innovative approaches to payments. Providing unparalleled collaboration and networking opportunities for merchants and sponsors, the MAG collaborates with industry stakeholders and advocates for merchants’ interests. The MAG represents over 150 U.S. merchants which account for over $4.8 Trillion in annual sales at over 580,000 locations across the U.S. and online. Roughly $3.5 Trillion of those sales and over 100 billion card payments are electronic which represents approximately 62%* of total U.S. card volume. MAG members employ over 14 million associates.
*Source of Total U.S. card volumes: Federal Reserve Payments Study 2019
The MAG Experience
Become a Member TodayOur Mission, Vision, and Values
MISSION
Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry that serves the merchants' interests through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
VISION
An improved and equitable payments ecosystem.
VALUES
The Merchant Advisory Group is dedicated to investing in the values of celebrating curiosity, giving back, fostering trust while leveraging different perspectives, leading with our customers in mind, and prioritizing meaningful results in all aspects of our work.
