EMV solution from CPI serves small, medium issuers

November 11, 2014

EMVReady was developed to support small and medium-size card issuers in the U.S. as they migrate to EMV.

The headlines say it all: EMV is an answer!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

Today, the EMV headlines are coming at us with the velocity we previously attributed to topics such as big data.

UK test solutions provider adds US common AID to test suites

November 10, 2014

The test tool platform and test card packs from British provider ICC can now facilitate EMV implementation and rollout for its clients in the U.S.

EMV chip-and-signature: The mirage of protection

Without a holistic approach to user and transaction verification we're only presenting an appearance of protection — one that will vanish when tested by…

ANZ offers 'world's first' secure contactless EMV transactions at the ATM

November 6, 2014

The solution will scale to integrate future functionalities, such as user authentication and ATM transaction pre-staging via mobile device.

Ascert intros simulator-agnostic driver for EMV testing

November 6, 2014

Using the VersaTest Simulator as its engine, EMV Super Driver serves EMV field 55 data to any existing test simulator.

New report examines FIs' EMV preparedness

November 6, 2014

ATM operators have until 2017 to achieve compliance, but for card issuers it's an 11-month countdown to the liability shift.

Aconite, Proxama deal will create one-stop solution for EMV, NFC migration

November 5, 2014

The companies will offer an end-to-end solution for migration from mag stripe cards to EMV chip cards and token-based contactless mobile NFC systems.

Vantiv prepped to roll out Durbin-compliant EMV card solutions

November 4, 2014

Having completed the first US Common AID-enabled EMV debit transaction with US merchants, Vantiv will begin production of Visa- and MasterCard-certified cards…

EMV used in 30 percent of transactions worldwide, data reveals

November 4, 2014

In Europe Zone 1, 96 percent of transactions were EMV-enabled; in the US, 0.03 percent were, EMVCo says.

UL adds EMVCo contactless level 1 approval services

November 3, 2014

Certification allows the Fremont facility to conduct tests on behalf of card and mobile handset vendors who need level 1 type approval in order to sell their…

ATMIA calls all US ATM operators to take EMV readiness survey

November 3, 2014

ATMIA seeks input from all operators — including FIs and IADs of all sizes — regardless of membership. Findings will be released industry-wide in December.

Amex intros tokenization, HCE services

November 3, 2014

The token service is available in the US, and international rollout is expected to begin in 2015. HCE specifications are available today globally.

FIME adds new features to SAVVI EMV terminal testing platform

October 31, 2014

SAVVI 2.0 introduces a simplified user interface, online test card maintenance capabilities, and programmable test cards.

Alliance advocates concurrent use of smart chip, encryption, tokenization

October 28, 2014

A new paper from the Smart Card Alliance says payments providers can help protect themselves against fraud by using layered technologies.

US banks hit with EMV fraud (yes, EMV fraud)

October 28, 2014

Fraudsters are devoting their energies to exploiting holes in the smart chip transaction process. And it seems that they have found a few.

The ATM industry: Bound for ... where?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Industry experts fielded questions at PayThink 2014 in a session dedicated to sussing out the future of the ATM.

Visa champions nationwide chip card education campaign

October 23, 2014

The company will work with public- and private-sector partners in an effort to educate merchants, policymakers, civic leaders and consumers about EMV.

Half of US POS terminals will be chip-enabled by end of 2015

October 21, 2014

Massive data breaches in the past year seem to have prodded retailers to take action to curb their potential exposure to losses from fraud.

Obama executive order calls for 'BuySecure' initiative

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

An executive order from the president directs the government to lead the way in securing financial transactions and sensitive data — and in pushing toward…