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JCB contactless kernel – What changes ?

JCB has recently released new bulletins to announce some features changes that will impact the implementation of JCB contactless kernel integrating...

JCB type approval process

From April 3rd 2023, payment terminal providers submitting their products to JCB contactless terminal IC type approval shall use the latest ICS form...

New interoperability tests for JCB type approval

The Japan-based payment system has recently released several documents to announce the addition of interoperability tests to be performed during the...

New test for MCL contactless card reader certification

Last December 2022, Mastercard has published a communique to announce the introduction of a new test required for MCL Level 2 certification. The new...

JCB documentation updated

Earlier this year, the Japanese payment scheme JCB has published a new version of their IC terminal implementation guide...

American Express specifications sunset

To guarantee that the payment terminals certified to accept ExpressPay contactless payments meet the latest specification enhancements, American...

Applicability of the new EMV Contact Level 2 specification

End of 2022, EMVCo announced a change in the EMV contact specification documentation. The documentation related to the update of the EMV Contact Level...

New bulletin for JCB contactless specifications

Last December 2022, the Japanese payment scheme JCB issued a terminal specification bulletin announcing a modification applying on both specifications...

Expresspay 4.1

Alcineo contactless payment suite includes the latest version of American Express specification for contactless terminals : Expresspay 4.1. Do not...

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