Barclaycard plans to launch a loyalty scheme in the next 12 months that uses the chip on the card to offer instant rewards, according to a Retail Week news report. “The scheme must be simple and convenient for customers, with no need to have vouchers and coupons. It must utilize the power of the chip […]

Even though Lloyds TSB has been pushing contactless payments to make the 2012 Olympic games a cash-free environment it’s probably not going to happen, according to a Computing interview with Gerry Pennell, London 2012 CIO. “Contactless is an interesting concept and we have had a few conversations around that, but my suspicion is that it […]

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 […]

Through October 29, 2008, Trustwave’s forensics practice has investigated 443 cases of cardholder data compromise. The information contained within this article is the culmination of almost seven years of card compromise investigations. Key Developments in 2008: The Theft of Cardholder Data in Transit In 2008, the most notable development in payment card compromises is the […]

By Andy Williams, Associate Editor More banks are issuing contactless payment cards and more retailers are also starting to accept the tap go payments, but will these cards replace the proprietary contactless transit cards used in major cities around the globe? If recent progress is an indication, the answer may likely be ‘yes.’ A number […]

In an effort to increase its offerings in the mobile payments market, Gemalto has acquired NXP’s mobile software development unit in Sophia Antipolis, France. The research and development team of about 20 employees will continue to develop and support software for the MIFARE4Mobile specifications, Paul Beverly, president of Gemalto North America tells NFCNews. The specification […]

Identification Systems Group, a network of dealers in identification and card personalization systems, has unveiled the MOCA (Multi-application Open Card Architecture) Card. The MOCA Card was developed in coordination with two key ISG partners, XceedID and CPI Card Group. The 13.56 MHz contactless smart card is can handle multiple applications with its open architecture. Multiple […]

IBM’s Zurich research laboratory has released information on a USB token that can be used to ensure secure banking transaction even if a PC is infected with viruses and malware, according to a PC Advisor report. The ZTIC (Zone Trusted Information Channel) is on display at the Cebit trade show. IBM is marketing the device […]

Legic Identsystems Ltd. has announced a deployment of contactless smart cards to members and employees at Zest, a Madrid-based fitness club. Zest has deployed contactless smart card to its members at its four locations. The cards are used to access to the clubs as well as for members to secure items in lockers at the […]

Infineon Technologies announced that it is the supplier of contactless security microcontrollers for India’s electronic passport program. The rollout has started with the issuance of e-passports to Indian diplomats and officials, with 30,000 expected to be issued. By September 2009, the program is likely to be expanded to include passports used by the general public. […]