Grasp EMV Level 1 Reduced Range testing for SoftPOS
Grasp EMV® Level 1 Reduced Range testing for SoftPOS The new EMV Level 1 Reduced Range testing process released by EMVCo, applies […]
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All you need to know about smart payment systems
JCB – internationally-renowned Japanese payment brand
Focus on JCB, the internationally-renowned Japanese payment brand JCB was created in Japan in 1961. The company was established to issue credit […]
focus on the most attractive payment method in Germany – girocard
girocard is the most popular payment system among German citizens for purchases in shops and is also increasingly used for e-commerce payments.
The name “girocard” was introduced in 2007 by the German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) to refer to its ATM network and the electronic payment system.
CB is a recognized and innovative payment network
Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB was set up in 1984 to implement a universal and interoperable card and mobile payment system, as well as a system for cash withdrawals from ATMs in France. Over 65% of household purchases are paid for with a CB card or mobile phone.
Inside Alcinéo’s EMV payment software quality assessment
At Alcinéo, the software development process is characterized by a methodical quality assessment and a collaborative approach. Our R&D department plays a crucial role in ensuring quality deliverables and seamless product integration, enabling payment solution providers to certify their EMV® payment terminals efficiently.
Visa facilitates Tap to Phone in transit payment systems
SoftPOS technology enables the acceptance of contactless payments on NFC smartphones or tablets. It offers flexibility, convenience and security that agents in transit networks need to take contactless payments on the go and perform fare inspection.
Visa has updated their tap to phone specification to reflect this new use case and simplify the deployment of SoftPOS solutions in the transit payment system.
Follow EMV® contactless books to build secure terminals
To deploy at a global scale, payment terminal providers must develop their products in compliance with the international payment standard EMV. EMV technology ensures interoperability and secure payment transactions, contact or contactless. EMV contactless specifications are structured into different books, describing the requirements and functionalities that POS systems must comply with to be approved.
How to reduce PCI MPoC evaluation scope ?
PCI MPoC certification is a challenge for SoftPOS providers, but they can optimize the scope of the evaluation.
The current challenge for all players involved in the tap to phone technology is to evaluate the best strategy to easily and rapidly comply with the new specification from the PCI Security Standard and fast track their product deployment.
What is Bancontact ?
Bancontact is a very popular payment method in Belgium for the purchase of goods and services, either online or in-store. It offers secure and reliable debit card payments.
MPoC certification tips
How to certify your SoftPOS solution with MPoC ?
The new security standard enables SoftPOS providers to certify that their solutions for contactless payment on COTS meet the security requirements, ensuring the accurate protection of cardholder data in a tap on phone / tap to phone / tap on mobile environment. The crucial challenge for SoftPOS solution providers is to ensure that their products integrate the highest level of protection of sensitive data and comply with the new PCI MPoC standard.