Discover has unveiled a new strategy and roadmapfor EMV migration that will include its Discover Network, Diners Club International, PULSE and Discover Card utilities. According to a release on Discover’s site, the new strategy is mindful of the U.S. EMV migration timelines in place and will introduce Fraud Liability Shift for Discover Network in the […]

TMONET and GO-Trust have partnered to form a microSD-based mobile service platform for the single-wire protocol microSD technologies and institute a mobile NFC payments infrastructure in Korea. A release from GO-Trust states that the creation of the microSD service platform will make Korea the second nation, behind China, to publish a national standard specifying microSD […]

In an effort to facilitate and streamline the buying experience, Walmart is exploring an option that will enable its customers to find specific in-store items using their smart phones, according to a report by FierceMobileContent.com. The retail giant is planning to test the app — which will also report the customer’s exact location within the […]

The U.S. Patent Office has recently confirmed that Microsoft has a gaming development that could enable for real-time biometrics for multi-player gaming. The patent – uncovered by PatentBolt.com – shows a technology that would enable gamers to quickly and easily join a video game session already in progress using advanced biometrics. The biometric capture method […]

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it will begin accepting Square’s mobile payment method— the Square Wallet— in all participating U.S. locations. According to a release from the coffee giant, the acceptance of Square wallet payments will help facilitate an easy payment experience for customers. The partnership will see some 7,000 Starbucks stores accepting mobile […]

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and UK based NatWest have announced the launch of TouchPay— a contactless payments service for Apple iPhone 4 and 4S models. According to a report by Telecompaper.com, an NFC-enabled, protective cover accessory will power the service. The TouchPay service was initially available to a pilot of 1,000 customers, but […]

MasterCard is preparing to launch a next-generation of credit card that will feature an LCD display and built-in keyboard. According to an ITProPortal.com report, the new card will be unveiled in Singapore this coming January, with plans for global rollout set for later in 2013. Accompanying MasterCard on the endeavor is Standard Chartered’s Asian branch […]

The NFC Forum has released its NFC Controller Interface (NCI) specification. The specification defines a standard interface within an NFC device between an NFC controller and the device’s main application processor. The new specification will make it easier for device manufacturers to integrate chipsets from various chip manufacturers and it also defines a common level […]

Oberthur Technologies announced its 1 millionth PIN deployment. The PIN by SMS service launched in 2010 and simply transmits a PIN code to a cardholder via SMS message. Oberthur’s issuance method provides card issuers with a quicker, safer and more efficient means of PIN transmission when compared to traditional paper mail, saving money in handling, […]

Morpho, a part of the Safran Group, launched Morpho Trusted Identity Services— a suite of solutions for secure online management of identity services. The solutions will enable government agencies and private firms such as banks or telecom operators to offer users an online platform for fast, seamless and secure access to services. The Morpho Trusted […]