A chip card, commonly known as a smart card, is a plastic card with a microchip in it. When coupled with a chip card reader, this combination has the processing power to perform complex operations well beyond the capabilities of magnetic strip cards.
When used as part of a credit card, the chip memory stores payment information similar to the magnetic strip, but may also enable additional benefits such as added security and enhanced loyalty schemes. For the foreseeable future, all chip cards will continue to have an embossed account number and a magnetic strip. This allows the card to be used at locations that are not yet equipped to accept chip cards.
Chip card processing and memory capabilities vary and are similar to a scientific calculator. The capacity of the chip dictates the number of ways the chip card can be used.作者: masterq 时间: 2011-5-9 22:45:19
Using EMV Chip-Enabled Cards
The terminal will prompt you to INSERT THE CARD into the chip reader. Follow this instruction leaving the card in the terminal until instructed to remove it.
NOTE: Chip card reader (slot) may be located elsewhere dependent on terminal model.
The terminal will then briefly display PLEASE WAIT. After this you can enter the amount of the transaction. The Cardholder is then asked to select the account they wish to pay from and enter their PIN number. A PROCESSING NOW message will be shown on the screen.
Following that, the ACCEPTED or DECLINED message will be shown followed by REMOVE CARD.
IF THE CARD IS REMOVED TOO EARLY THE TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED.
If there is a problem with the chip card you may be asked to swipe the card again as the transaction 'falls back' to magstripe processing mode. And remember to give the customer back their card.作者: masterq 时间: 2011-5-9 22:47:36
What is EMV?
EMV is a technical specification developed by Europay, MasterCard and Visa that outlines the interaction between chip (smart) cards and terminals to ensure worldwide inter-operability.
EMV is the predominant global standard and used by many card schemes (such as Visa, MasterCard, Amex and JCB) and is being implemented in many countries worldwide. More information is available on the EMVCo website: www.emvco.com
In New Zealand, EMV standards are being phased in through a series of EFTPOS terminal software and hardware upgrades. This phasing minimises the impact on merchants, terminal vendors, and banks.
To check if you need to upgrade your EFTPOS terminal to meet EMV standards visit our upgrade pages