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Ingenico to show contactless payment at Cartes and Identification 2008

October 20, 2008

PARIS— Ingenico has announced that it will showcase a range of contactless payment solutions at the forthcoming Cartes and Identification 2008 exhibition in Paris this November, according to a news release.

Utilizing its own unique embedded contactless technology, the Ingenico portfolio of PINpad, wireless and unattended devices are Mastercard PayPass and Visa PayWave certified, guaranteeing the highest levels of security, alongside the unmatched functionality that comes as standard on any one of Ingenico's market leading terminals.

Ingenico has become the first Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) manufacturer to achieve full industry certification for its integrated PINpad and contactless readers.The Ingenico contactless range features the flexibility of the PCI-PED certified i3070 and ML30 handheld PinPads, combining a smart card, magnetic card and contactless reader, and offering mobile phone (NFC) payment in a single integrated package. Contactless wireless payment is provided through its GPRS-enabled EFT930 G and Bluetooth compatible EFT930 B, while Ingenico's unattended contactless solution encompasses the Vending Pass and CAD30 UPT.

"Consumers are increasingly demanding faster, more convenient methods of payment. Anticipating and responding to these changing behaviours is critical for today's retail and banking brands," said JoÃ«l Chevillard, director of payment terminals at Ingenico. "Ingenico is chosen by more businesses across the world because we understand these developing behaviours and the impact they have on existing payment infrastructures and cost bases. Crucially, we also have the solutions to allow customers to take advantage of the commercial opportunities presented by new trends."

Cartes'08 takes place Nov. 4-6 at Paris Villepinte.