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6 reasons to integrate Kardia Contactless Suite
6 reasons to integrate Kardia contactless EMV® payment suite Kardia is a greek term for heart. At Alcinéo, we deliver the core […]
SoftPOS, the new payment use case in urban transport systems
SoftPOS, the new payment use case in urban transport systems SoftPOS technology has grown in popularity in the retail sector, and is […]
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 […]
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.