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Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

VISTA InfoSec

Given this recent wave of cyberattacks, all small businesses must do their part to secure their Point of Sale (POS) systems from unauthorized parties. Don’t Allow Swiped Transactions You may want to avoid processing older magnetic stripe cards in favor of Near Field Communication (NFC) and EMV chip cards.

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Shift4 to Acquire Gift Card and Loyalty Company Givex

Finovate

Givex was founded in 1999 to help businesses launch and manage gift card and e-gift solutions, loyalty programs, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and more. Founded in 1994, Shift4 offers a range of in-person and online payments solutions, including physical point-of-sale, mobile ordering, and contactless payment solutions. .

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JCB Extends Collaboration with Worldpay from FIS for Largest Contactless Deployment in the UK

Fintech Finance

In 2023, almost 20% of Worldpay Point of Sale (POS) systems in the UK are now equipped to accept JCB contactless payments. JCB Contactless is based on the global chip standard ‘EMV(R),’ offeThe Queens headring a high level of security. JCB International Co., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co.,

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The Most Popular Credit Card Machines in Canada

Clearly Payments

The Different Types of Credit Card Machines Credit card machines, also known as point-of-sale (POS) terminals or card readers, come in various forms to accommodate the diverse needs of merchants. It accepts a wide range of payment methods, including contactless, chip, and magnetic stripe cards.

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Square Chip Readers Get Speed Boost

PYMNTS

As card swipes turned to chip insertions across the U.S., Recently, to combat long lines and payments fatigue, financial, merchant service and mobile payment company Square rolled out a firmware update to its chip payment terminals. lines got longer and customers got more frustrated.

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JCB and Worldpay from FIS Look to Enable Contactless Payments for UK Merchants

The Fintech Times

Currently, almost 20 per cent of Worldpay from FIS Point-of-Sale (POS) systems in the UK are now equipped to accept JCB contactless payments. JCB Contactless is also based on the global chip standard ‘EMV(R),’ offering a high level of security.

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Jabil Teams with Fintech Leader Revolut to Scale Development and Production of Innovative Mobile Payment mPOS Solution

Fintech Finance

Jabil’s custom, pre-certified Point-of-Sale (POS) hardware platform, as well as other retail automation technologies transforming digital commerce, will be on display at NRF’24 (Booth 4375). The affordable and lightweight pocket-sized reader offers instant and secure transactions for debit and credit cards.