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Gemalto rolls out EMV payment card for US travellers

Friday 12 February 2010 10:43 CET | News

Dutch digital security company Gemalto has launched its World Traveller program, which includes a globally accepted dual interface EMV payment microprocessor card as well as an issuance service for US banks and card issuers.

Gemalto’s new World Traveller program allows any US issuer to provide cards to their customers in under two months, ensuring secure payments while travelling internationally and at home.

Gemalto’s World Traveller card program provides US banks and card issuers with a portfolio of service offerings including return on investment and technical consulting to support the introduction of this product to their top tier customers. The portfolio provides full card design and production, personalization data preparation, and personalization of EMV dynamic data authorization (DDA) contact and contactless dual interface cards ensuring global acceptance and forward compatibility for both online and offline payment transactions.

Gemalto also provides additional services such as SMS-based PIN reminder service and global emergency card replacement as part of the complete World Traveller program.

EMV is a global standard for chip card payment managed by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB. The Gemalto EMV based World Traveller card contains a microprocessor which provides global acceptance and access to a secure payment technology. Gemalto will provide banking cards containing its secure digital technology for EMV payments, as well as a magnetic stripe for paying in the United States.


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Keywords: Gemalto, EMV payment card, World Traveller program, US banks, card issuers
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