EMV
IC Group is trained in the latest EMV technology to ensure a seamless experience for cardholders and financial institutions. Let our experts guide you through the complex steps to issuing your chip cards.
What is EMV?
EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. The goal is to provide a global standard for inter-operable credit and debit transactions.
Why do I need to move to chip technology?
Effective October 1, 2015, the party that is responsible for a contact chip transaction not occurring will bear the financial responsibility for any resultant card present counterfeit fraud losses (excluding fuel transactions which have a liability shift date of October 2017).
What are the advantages of converting to EMV?
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- Avoid increased liability.
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- Provide added security to cardholders against certain types of fraud (such as counterfeit and lost/stolen card transactions).
- Chips allow far more data storage than current magnetic stripe cards.
How do I get started?
Step 1 – Card Design
IC Group has talented graphic artists to assist in the re-design of your card. Whether it is just time to refresh the look or if a re-design is necessary for chip placement, our team is ready to help.
Step 2 – Card Manufacturing
IC Group will manage card manufacturing from the procurement of the appropriate chip to the delivery of completed cards for personalization and fulfillment.
Step 3 – Personalization
IC Group will help navigate the increased complexity of issuing cards with chip technology. From key exchanges to programming specific to your financial institution, IC Group stands ready to guide you through the process.
Step 4 – Card Issuance
IC Group will help you to communicate the new card features and benefits to your customer.
Comprehensive Card Design Service
Your cards reflect the brand that you work hard to build and their design is therefore just as important as functionality and price. We’ll help you promote your identity to your clients by offering a wide choice of card designs, online services and custom design capabilities. We’ll handle the entire process quickly and professionally, making sure your final designs meet all industry compliance standards.
Feel free to use our online card design tools, or just give us a call and we will go to work designing the card you want.