EMVCo

In 1999, EMVCo was created to enable the development and management of the EMV® Chip Specifications and build the supporting testing infrastructure. Since then, EMVCo has continued to support the future of digital #payments. EMVCo’s commitment to supporting innovation is underpinned by extensive collaboration. #EMV Specifications do not just happen, they result from sustained and meaningful engagement with industry stakeholders 🤝 Learn more about the evolution of the EMVCo community below 👇

We’re celebrating 25 years of EMVCo 🎉 EMVCo was formed in 1999, to enable the development and management of the EMV® Chip Specifications and build the supporting testing infrastructure. Since then, #EMV Chip has transformed the security of in-store payments by providing a global tool to help prevent card-present #fraud. Today, various EMV technologies are built on this foundation and EMVCo continues to support the future of digital #payments. In this EMV Insights post, Director of Engagement and Operations, Oliver M., and key industry stakeholders from across the world reflect on the evolution of EMVCo and EMV payments technology over the past 25 years: https://bit.ly/4dm4GJ9 You can learn more about some of our key achievements from the past 25 years in the below infographic 👇 Verifone Celent Infineon Technologies Microsoft APSCA Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) U.S. Payments Forum European Payments Council (EPC)

Growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) marks a new era in global #mobility, but the charging #payment experience presents a speed bump. Watch our latest webcast to hear Oliver M. and Arman A. discuss how EMVCo is driving innovation for Electric Vehicle Open Payments and addressing fragmentation through an Open Payments approach. 🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3ZDQzf9

What is EMVCo’s EVOP Initiative? As EV adoption accelerates globally, EV drivers are facing inconvenience and unnecessary friction, as they may need to register for multiple proprietary EV station accounts. EMVCo’s mission is to examine how this fragmentation could be addressed through an open payments approach ⚡ 💡 EMVCo is collaborating with stakeholders across the electric vehicle (#EV) ecosystem to explore how EMV® payment technology could support a simple, consistent and interoperable card-based charging #payment experience. Visit our new #EVOP webpage to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ex69NQ

This week, EMVCo’s Director of Engagement and Operations, Oliver M., will explore EMVCo’s Electric Vehicle Open #Payments (EVOP) initiative in a presentation at the Netcetera Innovation Summit. Oliver will discuss how #EMV® technology can enable a simple, secure and seamless open payment experience for drivers, across charging networks. 📅 27 September 🕗 08:55 CEST 📍 Munich, Germany Learn more about upcoming industry events EMVCo is speaking at: https://bit.ly/3APnvXH

EMVCo’s Director of Engagement and Operations, Oliver M. is speaking at the Infineon Technologies Banking Day 2024 in Munich on 25 September. Don’t miss Oliver’s presentation, which will give insight into the latest updates on some of EMVCo’s key payment initiatives. Oliver will also explore #fraud and secure transactions in #payments on a panel with representatives from Mastercard, Visa, Unzer and starfish.team. 📅 25 September 📍 Munich, Germany Learn more about upcoming industry events EMVCo is speaking at: https://bit.ly/47n0Pdx

EMVCo’s Director of Engagement and Operations, Oliver M., spoke at the Merchant Advisory Group Payments Conference earlier today. Oliver discussed the importance of specifications for merchants and the wider #payments industry on a panel with ASC X9, Inc. and nexo standards. To learn more about upcoming industry events EMVCo is speaking at visit the EMVCo website: https://bit.ly/3XweED1

Save the Date 📆     EMVCo’s regular meetings bring together industry stakeholders from around the world to develop, enhance and evolve the EMV® Specifications.    Want to attend an EMVCo meeting? Save the below dates in your calendar:     14-15 October 2024 – Board of Advisors Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal  16-17 October 2024 – Technical Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal  4-6 March 2025 – Board of Advisors Meeting in Athens, Greece   7-10 April 2025 – Technical Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand   10-11 June 2025 – EMV User Meeting in Osaka, Japan      Details for both the Fall 2025 Board of Advisors Meeting and Technical Meeting are being finalised and will be announced later this year.       Further information will follow closer to the meetings and all dates / timings are subject to change.      Keep up to date with the latest news on EMVCo events👉 http://bit.ly/3ye4oFW      Interested in learning more about participating as an EMVCo Associate or Subscriber? Please visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4fu9nmo  

NEWS: EMVCo has launched a dedicated testing approval process to promote a more seamless experience when smartphones and other handheld mobile devices are used to accept contactless payments – known as #TapToMobile. 💡 The availability of the approval testing process follows extensive engagement and collaboration with EMVCo Associates, along with input from EMVCo Subscribers and other industry participants including device manufacturers and NFC chipset makers. EMVCo has also worked closely with industry partners such as NFC Forum and PCI Security Standards Council to maintain interoperability across respective initiatives. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3z0HbaI

NEWS: EMVCo has launched a dedicated testing approval process to promote a more seamless experience when smartphones and other handheld mobile devices are used to accept contactless payments – known as #TapToMobile. 💡 The availability of the approval testing process follows extensive engagement and collaboration with EMVCo Associates, along with input from EMVCo Subscribers and other industry participants including device manufacturers and NFC chipset makers. EMVCo has also worked closely with industry partners such as NFC Forum and PCI Security Standards Council to maintain interoperability across respective initiatives. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3z0HbaI