How Fraud Is Likely to Increase Post Rollout of EMV Security Chips in Credit Cards
The fact that the US is finally shifting to credit cards that are embedded with anti fraud computer chips does not mean that there will be a reduction in crimes related to theft from credit or debit cards. In fact, an increase in fraud is more likely to occur. United States is currently the last…
EMV Basics and Terminology
Euro MasterCard Visa (EMV) chip technology defines a global standard for credit card and debit card payments. The EMV technology makes use of embedded microprocessor chips which hold cardholder data and keeps it secure. In comparison to magnetic stripe technology, a cardholder’s data is more secure on a chip-enabled payment card. This is because chip…
How Do Chip-based Credit Cards Enhance Your Security?
EMV or chip-based cards provide added security for credit card processing and merchant account services. Modern point-of-sale devices will most likely remain with us for some time, and these devices require more secure credit card processing. Businesses such as those providing merchant services need to offer their customers easy modes of payment. Ideally, merchant account providers…
EMV Benefits: It’s Not Just Security Benefits; it’s Much More than That!
EMV credit cards use an electronic chip that is built inside them. EMV provides superior security features for credit card processing and credit card merchant services. EMV uses advanced cryptography and digitally-signed payment data which makes the transactions secure. Advantages of EMV go beyond Better Security Aspects While EMV is mostly known for the advanced…
EMV Technology: Answering Some FAQs
EMV is a standard set of specifications for smart card payments and acceptance devices. The cards consist of built-in microprocessors which enhance the security of merchant credit card processing and other merchant account services. EMV technology enhances security features of retail credit card processing services to a great level. We answer some common queries…
