Category: EMV News

ACS an Exhibitor in IOTE 2014

Hong Kong, Aug. 11, 2014 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), a top worldwide supplier of smart cards and smart card readers, will be an exhibitor in International Internet of Things Technologies and Smart China Application Exhibition (IOTE) 2014. Organized by IOT World, this event is the largest exhibition of its kind in China. It…

TSYS Releases Payment Security White Paper

Columbus, Ga., Aug. 7, 2014–TSYS (NYSE: TSS) today published a white paper entitled “Opportunity Knocks: How Card Issuers Can Address Consumers’ Concerns Around Payment Security.” The paper explores changing consumers’ sentiments and the growing concern around the security of their data by highlighting results of the 2014 TSYS Consumer Awareness Data Security Study. The report examines actions financial institutions…

FIME First North American Laboratory Accredited by Visa to Perform Level One Testing

Certification Covers Testing for Mobile Devices Montreal, July 28, 2014 — FIME has announced that its Montreal-based laboratory has been qualified by Visa to perform testing for its ‘contactless EMV analogue and digital’ specifications. This latest qualification supports handset manufacturers by enabling the leading payments consultancy and advanced testing provider to confirm compliance of near…

OT’s Cosmo RSA v5, the First Durbin-Compliant Debit Card Certified by MasterCard for the US EMV Migration

Cosmo v5 M/Chip Multi-Application enables use of two unaffiliated debit networks Colombes, France, Jul 22, 2014–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that it has developed the first debit card certified by MasterCard that meets the Durbin Amendment guidelines. These guidelines require issuers to identify…

oti Launches Trio Modular Payments Reader

The Trio Reader Handles Multiple Payment Methods in Single Solution for Self-Service Markets Rosh Pina, Israel, June 3, 2014–On Track Innovations Ltd. (oti) (NASDAQ:OTIV), a global provider of near field communication (NFC) and cashless payment solutions, introduced today its standards-certified Trio modular reader three-in-one payment solution. oti’s Trio, an innovative modular reader for the cashless…

Giesecke & Devrient Offers the Most Advanced U.S. Debit EMV Solution

Dulles, Virginia, May 13, 2014–Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a leading global supplier of secure payment products and solutions, has developed and deployed an EMV solution that allows a debit card to meet Durbin Amendment requirements while supporting bank, merchant and consumer needs today and in the future. The challenges presented by the Durbin Amendment brought…

FIME Launches Customized EMV Chip Migration Consulting to U.S. Payments Issuers and Acquirers

San Francisco, April 22, 2014–Leading payments consultancy FIME today launched a customized consulting offer to help U.S. payment card issuers and acquirers accelerate their move to secure EMV® chip payments. Designed specifically for the unique and complex U.S. payments industry, FIME’s EMV chip consulting packages can ensure successful, cost-effective and efficient migrations for organizations of…

TSYS Releases Importance of 3D Secure with EMV

Columbus, Ga., U.S., Dec. 11, 2013–TSYS (NYSE: TSS) today announced the release of a white paper titled “EMV is Not Enough: Considerations for Implementing 3D Secure.” The paper considers the impending U.S. migration to Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) chip to combat fraud, but concludes that there are additional steps issuers must consider to mitigate…

First Data and Oberthur Technologies Sign Long-term Strategic Technology and Commercial Partnership

Atlanta, Unites States, Colombes, France, November 18, 2013–First Data Corporation and Oberthur Technologies today announced a strategic partnership to manage and promote EMV in the United States. First Data is a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing. Oberthur Technologies is one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services…

oti signs its largest purchase contract for NFCreaders, valued at more than $10 million

Initial Shipment of 40,000 Readers Scheduled for Delivery to U.S. Channel Partner by Year-End Rosh Pina, Israel, November 5, 2013–On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTI) (NASDAQ: OTIV), a global leader in cashless payment solutions based on contactless transactions and near-field communication (NFC) technology, has signed a major contract to supply its NFC readers to one of…