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Gemalto intros globally-accepted payment card for U.S. travelers

February 10, 2010

Digital security leader Gemalto today introduced its World Traveler program, which includes a globally accepted dual interface EMV payment microprocessor card and complete issuance service for U.S. banks and card issuers.

With most countries around the world moving to EMV-based payment for greater security, U.S. travelers are increasingly having trouble using magnetic stripe bankcards abroad, especially in offline applications like unattended ticketing/payment kiosks. Gemalto's new World Traveler program allows any U.S. issuer to provide cards to their customers in under two months, ensuring secure and hassle-free payments while traveling internationally and at home, according to today's company release.　

"Cardholders expect to be able to use their payment card anywhere in the world," said Jack Jania, vice president and general manager, Secure Transactions North America. "Gemalto's World Travel card product and service portfolio allows U.S. card issuers to fulfill this expectation with globally accepted smart payment cards ensuring the ability to make secure payments anywhere their customer's travel."