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Fime certification streamlines Pulse D-PAS implementation for ATM, POS deployers

November 30, 2017

U.S. payments consultancy Fime has achieved D-Payment Application Specification consulting services accreditation.

According to a press release, this accreditation means that Fime can now provide test tools and services for Pulse end-to-end D-PAS certifications of contact point-of-sale debit and ATM terminals.

This makes Fime a one-stop shop for acquirers implementing EMV chip-enabled systems using D-PAS on Discover Network, Diners Club International, and now Pulse.

Fime offers complete precertification consulting alongside a range of test tool products, certification services and training workshops that can flex to meet the needs of acquirers and direct-connect merchants, the release said.

Precertification consulting provides test setup, testing and fault diagnosis support, conducted on-site or remotely by EMV acquiring specialists.

"Discover continues to cultivate innovative solutions for better payment security by streamlining D-PAS deployment," said Ellie Smith, head of the chip center of excellence at Discover. "With Fime's expanded services, they are now able to better serve their clients, while supporting our ongoing efforts to advance D-PAS implementation globally."