PayPal has become the latest member of GlobalPlatform, the international specification body for smart card infrastructure. PayPal will contribute to the ongoing development of standards to ensure interoperability across the payments industry.

Joining as a Participating Member, PayPal will play an active role in GlobalPlatform’s Card Committee and its various working groups. Representatives from PayPal will also have the opportunity to participate on the GlobalPlatform Advisory Council and within the organization’s Task Forces, including the important Mobile Task Force, sharing best practice and technical knowledge with other members.