 | Though somewhat reluctantly, I agree in principle that we will continue to rely on cash when it comes to the very basic transactions. Reading other posts I get a very real sense that it's just too early to count out the usefulness of cash. Globally … |
 | EMV, which stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, refers to the chip and PIN payment card technology commonly used in Europe and elsewhere around the world. Credit cards that incorporate an embedded microprocessor chip are far more secure than any … |
 | The world's largest ATM security conference (ATM Security 2011) was held in London last month and it is clear that ATM security is still a major issue. Skimming remains the dominant threat, although losses are falling in most countries. Ironically … |
 | The hot topic in the payments industry today is the recent push by the major card associations for moving to EMV in the U.S. The transition to EMV will be a long and complex one. The issuing and merchant communities are both confused on how to … |
 | Whenever a major network like MasterCard imposes a mandate on its participants, it's typically accompanied by a three- to five-year bleed-in period. That's what makes the network's recent announcement of its enforcement of EMV compliance by April … |
 | Now is the time to knock off your first New Year's resolution. It's time to finish off those upgrades for ADA, PCI and EMV (for those in Canada). Planning now to meet the pending deadlines or liability changes will help everyone. How so, you might … |
 | At last there is a liability shift deadline for U.S. ATMs. What does this mean for EMV card issuers (issuers of chip-and-PIN smart cards)? According to the revised MasterCard chip liability program, from April 19, 2013, EMV card issuers will be able … |
| I have been blogging for some time about the importance of covering your PIN when making an ATM or payment transaction. Doing so protects it from visual compromise, although there is still a risk of compromise if a key pad overlay is used by the bad … |
| With all of the recent discussions on EMV and if/when it will hit the U.S. market, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the actual changes that occur at the machine itself when upgrading one to handle chip-based cards. I'll leave the … |
| The results of RBR's latest global payment cards research provide remarkable reading. Several findings stand out, including surpassing a phenomenal eight billion cards worldwide, a fall in the number of cards in North America and more than 10 … |
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Live Webinar: What U.S. financial institutions need to know about EMV
With debit and credit cards continuing to make attractive targets for criminals, financial institutions have to continuously evolve their fraud-fighting methods to ward off a variety of attacks. One …Type: WebinarSponsored by: Diebold, Incorporated -
Securing ATMs with Software: Five Strategies
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Samba Financial Group Case Study
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Preparing Payments Devices for EMV Implementation
ATM operators in the U.S. face a tight deadline to upgrade machines for smart cards to comply with the new rules.Type: White PaperSponsored by: Cryptera -
Guide to EMV Migration at the ATM
A guide to avoiding the challenges associated with EMV migration and ensuring the added complexity at the ATM channel is properly managed.Type: GuideSponsored by: Level Four
