Category: EMV News

Raiffeisen launches World’s First Bio-Sourced Bank Card developed by Gemalto

Amsterdam – Oct 4, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security and Raiffeisen, Austria’s leading banking group, today announced the introduction of the world’s first Bio Sourced payment card for its Austrian cardholders. Visa Europe allowed Gemalto to use the Bio Sourced card material for Visa branded EMV card programs….

G&D Committed to EMV Migration Initiatives in the U.S.

Dulles, Virginia, September 10, 2012 – Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), an international leader in mobile security solutions, is supporting the U.S. banking industry with the migration from magnetic stripe to EMV technology. G&D’s commitment includes participation in a new industry organization, launching new EMV products for the U.S. market and expanding U.S. production capabilities. G&D…

American Express Announces U.S. EMV Roadmap to Advance Contact, Contactless and Mobile Payments

NEW YORK, June 29, 2012–American Express today announced its network roadmap to advance EMV chip-based contact, contactless and mobile payments for all merchants, processors and issuers of American Express-branded cards in the U.S. American Express will work alongside other industry participants to drive interoperability across the U.S. and other countries and support chip-based technology for…

MasterCard to Foster Industry Collaboration in Preparation for EMV Migration

Industry Alignment Proven to Be Crucial in Migration of Technology and Implementation of Enhanced Consumer Experience and Increased Security PURCHASE, N.Y.–May. 21, 2012–MasterCard today proposed the formation of a cross-industry group designed to foster collaboration and alignment between networks, issuers, merchants, acquirers, processors, terminal manufacturers, card manufacturers and other groups in the implementation of EMV…

Al Bilad Customers In Saudi Arabia Receive New Banking Cards Instantly with Gemalto’s Solution

Cards & Digital ID World Middle East, Abu Dhabi – May 16, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that Al Bilad Bank, a Shariah-based financial organization, is deploying the Dexxis Instant Issuance solution for EMV payment cards in over 120 branches throughout Saudi Arabia. Gemalto delivered its unique…