Tag: Point-of-sale

NFC is always a hot topic, especially at NFC World…

Just a few weeks ago NFC services launched in Singapore and with over 20,000 point-of-sales, it is an exciting time to see where NFC technology will take us. For those of you, who are more visually inclined, take a look at this infographic outlining a day in the life of an NFC user. The mobile […]

What does it take to upgrade to EMV in the…

EMV is quickly approaching in the US. There is no doubt that a wave of implementation is upon us. Successful migration to EMV will involve making changes to all payment systems, processes and procedures, so it is important to for card issuers and merchants alike to begin the implementation now. Lately banks and processors have […]

Gartner highlights EMV and NFC trends in recent Hype Cycle…

In its recently released Hype Cycle for Financial Services Payment Systems report, Gartner gave warning of increasing payment card fraud in the U.S., highlighting EMV (‘chip and pin’) payment cards as the preferred solution. According to Gartner, “U.S. banks should recognize that fraud will likely increase exponentially and with little warning. They should develop an EMV-centric […]