VASCO Data Security International has launched a new, retooled version of its DIGIPASS 83 smart card reader. DIGIPASS 83, which combines smart card reader functions such as one-time password (OTP) and electronic signature with EMV-CAP and Advanced Authentication for chip compliance, now features replaceable batteries, a 25% larger display and an improved user-interface. According to […]

EMVCo, made up of American Express, JCB, MasterCard and Visa, has recognized IT3 EMV, a handset test device provided by Comprion as a qualified test platform for payment terminal Contact Level 1 Electrical Type Approval. In order to receive this qualification the device had to meet the EMV Specifications. The EMVCo accredited test laboratory test […]

Dynamic Card Solutions, a provider of instant issuance and PIN selection solutions for magnetic strip, EMV and contactless cards, announced it has expanded the capabilities of its mobile payments personalization platform, CardWizard Perso-to-Go, to support personalization of NFC Micro SD cards. DCS’ Perso-to-Go platform is a solution that personalizes cardholder information onto various NFC payment […]

Ingenico has announced the launch of its new iPP300 line of contactless-compliant PIN pads. The iPP320 (monochrome screen) and iPP350 (color screen) PIN pads are designed to manage hundreds of thousands of transactions every day with numerous payment card formats, including credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, electronic purses, contactless cards and more, says Ingenico. […]

Trüb AG has announced it is supplying the new chip generation for Swiss Maestro and V Pay cards. This is comes after a supply agreement with SIX Card Solutions, the Swiss credit and debit card processor. SIX Card Solutions consider two suppliers in a formal bidding process before making the deal with Trüb. The new […]

Canadian Retail Solutions (CRS) and YESpay International have partnered to deliver EMV chip and PIN managed card payment service to Canadian customers. YESpay’s EMBOSS is an EMV chip and PIN accredited and PCI-DSS Level 1 certified managed payment service. Because EMBOSS payment gateway for EMV card processing is pre-accredited with Chase Payment and First Data […]

Australian-based Vix ERG has been awarded a 1.7M Euro contract to supply its new range of iVal products to the city of Bolzano, Italy for its public transit system. Vix ERG will deliver 1,050 magnetic and contactless V6000 validators and 630 contactless CP6500 validators to the city to enable more efficient ticket and smart card […]

The Zitouna Bank in Tunisia has selected Gemalto’s Dexxix Instant Issuance solution for personalization options to its customers, making it the first bank in the country to offer technology with its payment cards. Gemalto, in cooperation with local system integrator Bull Tunisia, has installed the personalization stations, software and equipment, in ten Zitouna branches around […]

The Canadian Visa vendor Home Trust has selected Gemalto to manage its migration to EMV smart payment cards. Up until now the company has supplied only magnetic strip payment cards. With the support of Gemalto, Home Trust will begin issuing the new cards through pilot programs in Ontario. The hope of Home Trust is to […]

Actis, a private equity investor in emerging markets, has announced the 100% management buy-out of Mediterranean Smart Cards Company (MSCC), one of Africa’s leading electronic payment processors. According to Actis, Africa is the last continent to move away from a cash society, and the acquisition of MSCC reflects the company’s belief in the fundamental shift […]