This eBook will explore some of the key considerations for solution vendors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) when developing SoftPOS solutions. It outlines how these solutions can ensure a positive user experience with high levels of security.
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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’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.
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 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.
Swiss-based Netcetera provides software solutions in secure digital payments, financial technologies, transport and more. Netcetera is working with 500 banking institutions plus 160,000 merchants and PSPs to provide EMV® 3-D Secure (3DS) protection to over 50+ million cards worldwide.
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.
Keyless’ next-generation biometric authentication eliminates the need to process and store biometric data, enabling passwordless authentication for users in a way that exceeds GDPR and is PSD2 ready. With device-agnostic software, organizations have the ability to provide a consistent and intuitive user experience, that is user friendly, private and secure.
User adoption of biometric authentication has accelerated in recent years, yet some users are still cautious. Fime is exploring ways to innovate on biometric evaluation to help solution providers to launch reliable and high-performance products. In this interview, Communications Director Stéphanie Pietri speaks to Joël and Abdarahmane about Fime’s recently published paper on environmental impact.
Authenticate 2021 will go in depth on the state of authentication and provide education and best practices to build your own authentication strategy.
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.
It was good to be back! Money 20/20 Europe 2021 brought together key players from throughout payments for a series of presentations and debates on the key concerns and opportunities within the industry. From global leaders to dynamic startups, the event brought together over 1,500 people to share thoughts and ideas.
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.
Indian payments technology firm Uvik specializes in mobile payment solutions. Its SoftPOS solution can turn Android phones with contactless technology into payments terminals without additional hardware. Both local and global banks are working to adopt the solution to reduce costs and drive financial inclusion for small and medium retailers.
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.
L’outil PersevalPro Issuer de Fime a été qualifié par le Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB. Cet outil peut désormais être utilisé pour tester la conformité des données de personnalisation des cartes de paiement avec la nouvelle spécification CPACE (CPA Contactless Extensions) de CB.
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.
Fintechs aim to challenge traditional financial services thinking with the use of innovative technologies. In doing so, they can often provide a better user experience than entrenched methods. These improvements include speeding up transactions, lowering the number of rejected payments, giving greater insight into finances and creating more seamless payment processes.
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.
Digital payments have sky-rocketed in popularity as consumers have sought new, more hygienic ways to pay. SoftPOS payments offer numerous benefits to consumers and merchants alike. Comprised of software solutions that run on Android Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices, they can enable digital payment acceptance in a cost-effective and simple way.
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’s Global+ test tool has been awarded twelve new qualifications by GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices. Powered by the Fime Test Factory platform, Global+ is the world’s first fully cloud-based card and mobile payment application test tool.
In today’s frequently changing payments landscape, stakeholders are embracing new technologies to reflect shifting consumer behaviors. One such technology is SoftPOS, a solution which uses Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices to accept contactless payments. In fact, 41% of small business owners are investigating the possibility of accepting payments via mobile device.
Qonto is the European leader in Business Finance management for SMEs and freelancers founded by Steve and Alexandre Prot. More than a bank, Qonto simplifies everyday banking, accounting and expense management for more than 150,000 businesses, with its fast and innovative product, responsive customer service and transparent prices.
This eBook explores some of the key considerations vendors and OEMs face when developing and integrating biometric solutions.
It outlines the need for strategies to be clearly defined, and highlights the role testing can play in biometric success.
*The power of NFC.* SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) solutions transform a regular smartphone or tablet– known as a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) device – into a contactless payment terminal. These ...
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 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 and Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) have collaborated to achieve compliance with Mastercard’s Reference Specifications for Fingerprints’ latest T-Shape ® sensor module and software platf...
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...
Deliver quality software faster and more cost efficiently with a cloud-based, automated test platform.
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...
Along with Fime’s comprehensive expertise and technical consultancy services, this latest EMVCo qualification gives manufacturers access to local lab services when launching their contactless payment and transport solutions.
Participez à notre e-Innovation Café du 03 décembre pour en savoir plus sur l'impact et les enjeux de l'initiative EPI en Europe.
Having better control of the payment chain, EPI will be able to facilitate omnichannel customer journeys while maintaining a high level of security.
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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.
Participez à notre e-Innovation Café du 03 décembre pour en savoir plus sur l'impact et les enjeux de l'initiative EPI en Europe.
Participez à notre e-Innovation Café du 03 décembre pour en savoir plus sur l'impact et les enjeux de l'initiative EPI en Europe.
Participez à notre e-Innovation Café du 03 décembre pour en savoir plus sur l'impact et les enjeux de l'initiative EPI en Europe.
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.
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.
SmartPesa develops payments and agency banking solutions for merchantsand banks across the globe. Using an intuitive mobile app and / or card terminal, merchants enjoy a simple unified one-stop solution for accepting smart multi-channel payments online and offline, instant access to transaction histories and automated reconciliations....
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.
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?
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.
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.
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...
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?
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.
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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 ...
Fime is the first to have both its test tool and laboratory qualified by GlobalPlatform in line with the GSMA’s latest consumer eUICC SGP.23 specifications and the SIMalliance Interoperable Profile. F...
Fime and Barnes International announced that their jointly-developed personalization validation tool (PVT) is qualified against the latest Mastercard PVT Tool Release 2018 Requirements v11.3 March 20...
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?
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