Global payment processing company First Data Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Oberthur Technologies to manage and promote EMV in the US.
According to First Data, the expertise, smart cards, and Common Personalization System (CPS) of Oberthur Technologies will be leveraged along with both companies’ card personalisation capabilities, to deliver a secure and comprehensive EMV solution.
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As part of the partnership, Oberthur Technologies has also become First Data’s preferred provider of EMV smart cards.
First Data CEO, Frank Bisignano, said: "With this agreement, First Data extends its market leadership with an outstanding solution that provides card issuers with flexibility, security and control.
"The partnership reflects First Data’s determination to lead the industry in preparing for the US EMV migration and provide its customers a world-class solution."
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