Category: Contactless Payments News

New Infineon ‘Coil on Module’ Chip Package Simplifies Manufacturing of Robust Dual Interface Bank and Credit Cards; Supports Global Introduction of Contactless Payment Applications

Neubiberg, Germany, January 29, 2013–Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a worldwide leading manufacturer of semiconductor solutions for payment applications, today introduced its innovative ‘Coil on Module’ chip package for Dual Interface bank and credit cards. Dual Interface cards, which are used for both contact-based and contactless applications, are a fast growing segment…

Gemalto and Standard Bank in South Africa combine payment and transport into one app

Just the ticket for speedier banking and bus travel Amsterdam – Nov 21, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is providing Standard Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in South Africa, with a multifunction EMV contactless payment card enabling users to pay for transit fares and other goods…

Discover financial services announces next steps for EMV deployment across the globe

Discover Introduces Global Chip Card Fraud Liability Shift Policy Across Discover, Diners Club International® and PULSE® Networks PULSE to Support EMV Chip-Based Debit Transactions to Align with Industry Deployment and Certification Efforts Riverwoods, IL–October 30, 2012–Discover (NYSE: DFS) today announced the next milestone in its global EMV deployment: a comprehensive strategy and roadmap that includes…

EMV Migration Forum Continues Support of U.S. Move to Chip-based Payments with December Meeting, Launch of Working Committees

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., OCTOBER 15, 2012–Industry leaders from across the broad payments market are marking their calendars in anticipation of the EMV Migration Forum’s next meeting, to be held December 6-7 at Visa’s corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA. The Forum, an independent organization created by the Smart Card Alliance, supports the coordination of the…