EMV Migration Forum Ramps Up Efforts to Support U.S. Move to Chip-based Payments, Elects Steering Committee

Princeton Junction, N.J., March 5, 2013–Formed in August 2012 to help the payments ecosystem in the United States move to a new way to pay with EMV chip cards, the EMV Migration Forum has advanced significantly in a short period of time. Following its third meeting last month in Salt Lake City, the Forum announced its newly-elected steering committee, membership growth, and progress of its four Working Committees.

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EMV Migration Forum Releases Standardized Terminology to Promote Consistent Communication in U.S. Move Toward Chip-Based Payments

Princeton Junction, N.J., March 5, 2013–To promote clear and consistent communication as EMV technology is introduced into the U.S., the EMV Migration Forum today released its first official publication, “The Standardization of Terminology.” Created by the Forum’s Communication and Education Working Committee, the document defines common chip and EMV terms for use in educational and marketing communications.

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