Fime is one of the first Test Platform Providers to support EMV 3DS Access Control Server (ACS) testing in line with v2.3.1 of the EMV 3DS Specifications.
These services will help stakeholders to align with the latest version of the specifications, to enhance fraud prevention and improve the user authentication journey, and thereby reduce cart abandonment.
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Fime’s Card Personalization Validation tool has been updated to meet the latest requirements defined by major international and domestic payment schemes. PersevalPro Issuer, can now be used to test payment cards and contactless devices in line with additional personalization, biometric, cryptographic and security features.
Fime has supported QuantumAeon to become the first transit payment terminal vendor to completely design, build, test and certify in India.
Transport ticketing has rapidly evolved in the digital age. As recently as the 1990s, closed loop systems based around paper tickets or tokens were the norm. This resulted in a poor user experience. Lines to purchase tickets were often long, and turnstile throughput was inefficient. Today, passengers can use a smartcard or even their phone as their ticket, utilizing contactless and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality to tap-and-go.
Fime and National Instruments (NI) have confirmed an exclusive, long-term contactless testing collaboration. The companies will combine their core expertise to offer the best possible contactless test bench solutions to the industry.
Fime has supported QuantumAeon to become the first transit payment terminal vendor to completely design, build, test and certify in India.
ELAN is a Taiwan-based company specializing in fingerprint sensors and integrated circuit design technology. After years of successfully developing solutions for laptop touchpads, ELAN has recently diversified into the mobile and payments ecosystem. Utilizing their innovative Match-on-Chip fingerprint sensors, ELAN is working to adapt their technology to deliver a secure, seamless biometric authentication solution for mobile and card payments.
Across both in-person and online payments, consumer demands have significantly increased. Easy, interconnected payment solutions are now expected, leaving merchants constantly looking for ways to prov...
Fime has been chosen by Australia’s domestic payment scheme eftpos to support its ecosystem’s migration to the latest EMV®* 3DS protocols with its EMV 3DS test solution powered by Fime Test Factory.
Fime's expert consultancy and testing solutions speeds up the operation of AFC systems and certification of STQC.
We discussed the challenges of building a new payment network as the European Payments Initiative (EPI) at the age of digitalization. Want to learn more about how to build a trusted, secure and frictionless payment network in the digital age? Watch the replay.
Today, contactless cards provide a fast and frictionless payment experience, where up to a certain value, the normal cardholder verification method of entering a PIN is not needed. It has revolutionized payments for low value items.
This eBook explores the different options available to implement EMV in transit, and the benefits of each solution.
Fime is now supporting the certification of point of interaction (POI) solutions in line with the latest nexo standards implementation specifications. Based on nexo Fast specifications and nexo ISO 20022 protocols, the certification harmonizes the behavior and communication between the terminal, the acquirer host and the estate management system.
Fime’s PersevalPro Issuer tool has received an additional approval from Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB. The tool can now be used to test the personalization of payment cards in line with CB’s new CPACE (CPA Contactless Extensions) card personalization specification.
Fime end-to-end API testing services accelerates the testing and compliance by combining state-of-the-art automated test solutions with common open API standards.
Fime has been empaneled as an official certifier by India’s DigiSahamati Foundation (Sahamati) to support the organic and sustainable growth of the country’s open banking account aggregator ecosystem.
Transport ticketing has rapidly evolved in the digital age. As recently as the 1990s, closed loop systems based around paper tickets or tokens were the norm. This resulted in a poor user experience. Lines to purchase tickets were often long, and turnstile throughput was inefficient. Today, passengers can use a smartcard or even their phone as their ticket, utilizing contactless and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality to tap-and-go.
Fime has been recognized by Mastercard to test solutions in line with the Mastercard’s Enhanced Contactless specifications. The Ecos specifications look to future-proof contactless solutions against new technologies such as quantum computing. This allows consumers, merchants and financial institutions to benefit from enhanced convenience, trust and privacy.
Fime Test Factory allows automation, digitalization and customization of the end-to-end testing process. Want to know more about how Fime Test Factory is revolutionizing the way tests are developed, deployed and consumed? Watch the replay.
Fime shared its expertise on payment authentication at Seamless Asia. We discussed the considerations and challenges to ensure a frictionless online payment experience and successful launch.
EMV® closed-loop? A new perspective on EMV in transit and the key use cases. Fime shared its expertise on EMV at Transit Ticketing and Fare Collection in Europe. Watch the replay.
Fime has collaborated with the Government of India to develop and launch the testing infrastructure for India’s National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). Part of the national Make in India program, the ambitious initiative will deliver ‘One nation, one mobility card’ to bring unity, efficiency and smoother end-to-end travel experiences to India.
Fime is supporting the unification of European payment terminal compliance with its Eval+ test tool. Fime experts have designed and delivered the strategic testing plan and tools for the CPACE (CPA Contactless Extensions) ecosystem.
Fime has extended its portfolio of biometric consultancy and testing services to its Taiwan laboratory. Now accredited by the FIDO Alliance Biometric Component Certification Program, Fime is supporting APAC device manufacturers, and biometric component and software providers, with local services.
Fime has become the first to help APAC EMV®* 3-D Secure (EMV 3DS) vendors with local EMV 3DS pre-compliance and compliance service. EMV 3DS protocols are key to...
The Japanese payments market has long been something of a paradox. On the one hand, Japan boasts the third-largest economy in the world and is a culture synonymous with high-tech and innovation.
Fime has continued its mission to evolve and digitize testing processes with the launch of its fully cloud-based, automated test tool, Global+ . The new tool is qualified to validate Level 2 ...
What’s in the e-Book? This eBook provides insight into some of the challenges facing the payments market and how setting up and managing a certification body can help address these challenges and dr...
Fime and Bridge powered by Bankin’, have partnered to help banks fast-track the functional and security testing of their APIs to achieve exemption from the fall back mechanism under thePSD2 regulation.
After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).
After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).
After several months of research, 16 banks representing five European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI).
After several months of research, 16 banks representing 5 European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain) approved the official launch of a new European payment scheme called the European Payments Initiative (EPI) on July 2nd 2020. In this series, we explore the purpose of the initiative and how it plans to achieve its ambitious goals.
FIME’s Test Platform has been qualified by EMVCo enabling it to test EMV 3DS Server (3DSS) modules. FIME continues to expand its testing and consulting services portfolio to support issuers, acquirer...
*Introduction headline* Fime has been chosen by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to support the growth and expansion of its Nol Card unified transportation network. Fime provides third-par...
In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.
In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.
As None [1] data breaches continue to rise globally, protecting the integrity of customer data (especially in the payments world) is vital. One essential security standard helping keep such data sec...
mada is the brand name for the payment scheme in Saudi Arabia. mada central payment switch processes all inter-bank automated teller machines (ATMs) transactions and directly drives all point-of-sale (POS) terminals on behalf of acquirer banks throughout the country.
None [1] Fime has supported the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards ( None [2] TAICS ) to standardize contactless transit fare collection and micro retail payments. To addr...
As None [1] data breaches continue to rise globally, protecting the integrity of customer data (especially in the payments world) is vital. One essential security standard helping keep such data sec...
In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.
PCI DSS has been around for a long time but, shockingly, some payments actors do not take it seriously and others do not even know if they fall under its scope.
Fime continues innovation and adapts testing in line with the rapid digital transformation of the global payments industry. The new Fime Test Factory 4.0 platform enables payment actors to accelerate...
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In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.
EMV 3-D Secure is one solution that’s leading the way in the CNP ‘catch up’. But what is EMV 3DS? And why is it important for the future of CNP payments?
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Fime has been approved by Mastercard to deliver biometric authentication certification services in line with its new guidelines for mobile device sensors. The certification program enables mobile, wea...
Fime’s Japanese laboratory is the first in the country accredited to perform testing in line with the Discover Global Network Contactless Reader specification and the EMV® C-6 specification. Contactl...
EMV 3-D Secure is one solution that’s leading the way in the CNP ‘catch up’. But what is EMV 3DS? And why is it important for the future of CNP payments?
Global technical association, OSPT Alliance has collaborated with Fime to develop and launch a technical training program. It will educate security, ID, payment, access control and transport players ...
In this Q&A, we speak to Pierre Aurel, Product Manager at Synthesis, to learn more about how FIME supported them to achieve the first automated Mastercard TEI accreditation for a new SoftPOS solution.
FIME’s Test Platform has been qualified by EMVCo enabling it to test EMV 3DS Server (3DSS) modules. FIME continues to expand its testing and consulting services portfolio to support issuers, acquirer...
EMV 3-D Secure is one solution that’s leading the way in the CNP ‘catch up’. But what is EMV 3DS? And why is it important for the future of CNP payments?