Dual-interface cards deliver on promise of flexibility
With both contact and contactless on board, the cards are finding favor with a host of global issuers
Contactless 2.0: Latest generation chips are bigger, faster
Biometrics, new apps require more memory and faster data transfer
Episode 154: John McAfee backs authentication key
Evaluating card durability
Industry standard test procedures help issuers achieve the ultimate ’10-year credential'
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08 Dec, 2011FIME, Thales collaborate on testing, certification service
FIME is joining forces with Thales IT Security Evaluation Facility (ITSEF), a provider of information systems and secure communication in defense, security and transportation markets, to provide a new testing and certification service. According to FIME, the integrated service will combine Thales’ NFC and mobile payment product security evaluation expertise with FIME’s functional assessment experience. […]
07 Dec, 2011Ingenico, MasterCard bring contactless ticketing to Turkey
Ingenico announced the launch of a new conactless card payment system for public transportation in Eskisehir, Turkey. Based on MasterCard’s M/Chip Advance technology, the new system will allow riders on Eskisehir’s buses and tramways to pay for fares with the tap of a contactless “Esparacard” card. Ingenico designed and supplied both the point-of-sales hardware and […]
06 Dec, 2011Beijing Metro taps HID for access control system
The Beijing Metro has deployed a new access control system that uses HID Global’s network access controllers and contactless readers. HID is providing its VertX V1000 network access controller and iCLASS R10 readers for the new system, which enables control center staff to monitor and control access to a variety of facilities, including offices, electrical […]
06 Dec, 2011Coles plans contactless rollout for 2012
Australian supermarket chain Coles is gearing up to launch contactless payments in stores by mid-2012, according to CNET Australia. Despite expressing misgivings about NFC security back in August, Coles says they will go ahead with a payment terminal roll out that will see customers making contactless purchases of $100 or less. Coles, which opened its […]
05 Dec, 2011Six German banks to issue contactless Visa cards
Visa Europe has announced that six of Germany’s leading banks are launching Visa payWave contactless services in 2012. BW Bank, comdirect, DKB, Landesbank Berlin, TARGOBANK and Volkswagen Bank have all confirmed their plans to roll out payWave technology by the middle of next year. Contactless payments are based on EMV technology, where a card terminal […]
05 Dec, 2011Lo-Q, MasterCard partner for contactless payments in theme parks
Lo-Q has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with MasterCard to develop a new contactless payment solution for theme parks, water parks and other entertainment attractions. The solution will combine MasterCard’s PayPass contactless payments technology with Lo-Q’s queuing software and systems, which enables guest to reserve their spot in a virtual queue rather than wait […]
05 Dec, 2011Barclaycard launches UK’s first corporate contactless card
Barclaycard Global Commercial Payments has announced the launch of the UK’s first contactless corporate payment card. All new cardholders can make purchases of £15 or under by simply holding the card over a reader. Aside from greater convenience for customers, the cards enable businesses to track all small transactions that until now were typically made […]
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