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From delivering the latest industry news to developing mission-critical training offerings, we support America's banks as they perform their vital role in energizing the economy and helping communities thrive.

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Our History. Explore the rich history of ABA, going back to the organization’s founding in 1875.
ABA’s subsidiaries. Learn more about CAB, the ABA Foundation, ABASA, and BAFT.
Our core values. Find out about the values that drive everything we do.
ABA’s NASDAQ indices. Find information about ABAQ, ABQI, QABA, and XABQ.
CUSIP®. Get information about the universally recognized identifier for financial instruments and their issuers, and how to obtain a CUSIP-based identifier.
ISO/IEC 7812 Issuer Identification Numbers. Get information about the international standard for uniquely identifying a card-issuing institution, and how to apply for an IIN.
ABA Investments. Learn how ABA is investing in the future of banking.

ABA celebrates 150 years!

As a powerful association of bankers working together for positive change, ABA has helped shape the banking industry. We are proud of what we have accomplished together!

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At our core, ABA delivers:

A Community of Experts & Peers

As the banking industry’s champion, our members turn to ABA for education, advocacy, tools and insights they need to succeed. ABA’s resources, many of which are free, include ABA Communities, webinars, references and guides, online courses and more. Our staff experts are on call to assist members with a specific issue or answer questions about our products and services.

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A Commitment to Advocacy

ABA believes that government policies should recognize the industry’s diversity and the role of banks as drivers of economic growth and job creation. Laws and regulations should be tailored to correspond to a bank’s charter, business model, local markets and risk profile so banks across America can serve their customers and communities.

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A Legacy of Innovation

ABA has always been at the heart of the innovations that have helped bankers serve their customers—from establishing a committee to promote teaching of economics and banking in public schools to creating the routing number system for the processing of checks. As the banking industry continues its rapid transformation, ABA is committed to making sure banks of all sizes stay on the cutting edge of innovation. We actively support and promote technological advancements that make banking services more efficient, convenient and secure.

Explore current efforts in innovation