JCB introduces paper approval for derivative products
Derivative products are new terminals that providers submit to JCB contactless approval, that are identical to products already approved (same PCD and same Level 2 kernel).
JCB introduces paper approval for these strictly identical products, to eliminate the burden of long certification process.
Derivative products - paper approval
JCB has introduced a new process for derivative products, allowing payment terminal providers to request approval for new products based on the same platform initially approved.
To submit a derivative product to JCB approval, the vendor must send the ICS for the product, with the ICS and LoA of the initial product. When the vendor sends the paper approval, they must confirm that the products are strictly identical (functionalities, performance, same hardware and communication configuration).
Documents to provide for a paper approval :
- ICS for the derivative product applying for paper approval
- ICS and LoA of the initial product (JCB approved Level 2)
- ICS and LoA of the EMV level 1 PCD (identical hardware) approved and tested with the initial product (Level 2)
JCB reviews all documents and grants approval for the derivative product, without requiring additional testing*.
*JCB may require the vendor to conduct additional testing depending on review results.
Currently, payment terminals submitted to JCB contactless certification process must support JCB v 1.6 specification, including additional bulletins 13, 14, 15, 16*.
*except for derivative products
To know more about the purpose of these additional bulletins please refer to our previous article HERE.
Feel free to contact us for additional information about JCB certification process, and visit JCB official website to register and obtain the latest specifications for your products.