Category: EMV News

Barclaycard Germany signed multi-year contract for debit and credit cards with Gemalto

Amsterdam, Apr 29, 2013–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that it will provide the swift and seamless migration of Barclaycard Germany’s entire portfolio representing more than 40 credit and in addition three debit products. Under this multi-year agreement, Gemalto will provide the bank with a complete end-to-end solution encompassing personalization,…

Infineon’s SOLID FLASH™ Security Controllers Selected by VISA for New GlobalPlatform Payment Cards in the Latin America and Caribbean Region

Neubiberg, Germany and Sao Paolo, Brazil, April 11, 2013–Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced that it was selected by Visa as a preferred supplier of security controllers for new GlobalPlatform compliant payment cards issued in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC). Infineon will supply its SOLID FLASH™ security controllers for both…

Interac® debit card fraud skimming losses plummet to lowest level on record Losses down 73 per cent in last three years

Toronto, Ontario, March 5, 2013–Interac Association reported today that Interacdebit card fraud losses, as a result of skimming, are the lowest on record since 2003–decreasing to $38.5 million in 2012 from a high of $142 million in 2009. This represents 0.012 per cent of domestic Interac debit card volume and the lowest volume of fraud…

US Acquirers offered solution for April EMV compliance deadline with Acquirer Systems’ Terminal Emulator

Dublin, Ireland and Charlotte, NC, March 6th, 2013–Acquirer Systems, a global leader in the provision of test and validation solutions to the payments industry, announces the launch of its EMV terminal emulator to help the US payments industry’s migration to EMV. The Payment Schemes have mandated that acquirers must be capable of accepting EMV transactions…

ICMA EXPO Format Expands to Better Serve Members’ Needs

Keynote Speaker Katty Kay, BBC, to Discuss Global Business Influencers Princeton Junction, NJ, February 14, 2013–With a continued focus on meeting members’ needs, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) has expanded the format of its Annual Card Manufacturing and Personalization EXPO, June 4-7, 2013 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., USA. The…

U.S. Military Members in Germany Can Now Receive Instant-Issue Credit and Debit Cards with EMV Smart Card Technology

Service Credit Union uses Datacard® CardWizard® software to enable this convenient new option for its members. Minnetonka, Minn., Feb. 12, 2013–Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today announced that Service Credit Union is utilizing Datacard® CardWizard® issuance software to provide instant-issue EMV smart cards to its military members. Activation…

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…

Gemalto and Standard Chartered Bank Announce First Large Scale Rollout of Display Payment Cards

Amsterdam – Nov 15, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, and Standard Chartered Bank, a leading financial institution, announce the first large scale rollout of a display card solution in Singapore. Jointly developed with Nagra ID Security, Gemalto’s Ezio onCard PAD & PAY is an innovative two-in-one device with…

Bell ID Joins EMV Migration Forum

02 November 2012 (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)–Leading smart token management solution provider, Bell ID, has joined the EMV® Migration Forum, an independent, cross-industry organisation started by the Smart Card Alliance, to help drive forward and support the implementation of EMV payments technology in the United States (U.S.). With experience gained in the smart card, payments and…