Princeton Junction, N.J., Feb. 25, 2015 – The U.S. migration to secure EMV chip technology is picking up speed, making now the right time to educate consumers on the changes to their payment cards and in-store terminals. This leaves the industry with an important challenge: how can issuers and merchants most effectively communicate with their customers and provide education to make the transition to chip cards successful? The EMV Migration Forum released today a guide, “Recommended Communications Best Practices,” which provides a step-by-step resource for issuers and merchants to develop effective messaging and education approaches during the U.S. migration to chip technology.

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Princeton Junction, N.J., February 23, 2015 – The EMV Migration Forum anticipates 2015 to be a pivotal year for the U.S. payments ecosystem as the market transitions to more secure EMV chip payment cards. By the end of 2014, an estimated 120 million chip cards had been issued, and this number is expected to skyrocket to 600 million by the end of 2015. The Forum and its leadership have made major strides in advancing the progress of the migration since its inception in 2012 by providing a platform for cross-industry cooperation and coordination for industry stakeholders. To continue to lead the U.S. chip migration towards success, the EMV Migration Forum announced today its 2015-2016 Steering Committee and officers.

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Princeton Junction, N.J., December 16, 2014 – The new year will bring a new way to pay in-store for many U.S. consumers, with 600 million[i] new EMV chip cards expected to reach their wallets and increasing acceptance of the cards at retail stores. The EMV Migration Forum explains what you need to know about the changes that are coming with this secure payment technology in the new infographic “EMV Chip Cards: The Future of Payments.”

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The EMV Migration Forum Explains the Cryptogram in New Video Tutorial

Princeton Junction, N.J. December 10, 2014 – Increased security and reduction of in-person counterfeit card fraud are major drivers for the ongoing migration to EMV chip payments in the U.S. However, the advanced security processes going on behind the scenes of a chip transaction may be confusing for stakeholders new to the technology. The EMV Migration Forum simplifies one of the fundamental security features of chip transactions – the cryptogram – in a new video tutorial released today.

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September 26 at the Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Hamburger University in Oak Brook, IL.

Princeton Junction, N.J., September 10, 2014 –The EMV Migration Forum invites retail value-added resellers (VARs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and independent service organizations (ISOs) to attend a special training event to prepare for changes coming with the U.S. EMV chip migration. This one-day event, organized by the Forum’s Testing and Certification Working Committee, will provide a comprehensive review of chip technology and focused sessions on the development process and implementation best practices.

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Princeton Junction, N.J., September 4, 2014–The EMV Migration Forum announced today the launch of its new Knowledge Center, an extensive online resource for all stakeholders moving to EMV chip technology in the U.S. Created by the Forum’s Communication and Education Working Committee, the Knowledge Center organizes the growing number of available U.S. chip migration educational materials from across the Web into an interactive, searchable spreadsheet.

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Princeton Junction, N.J., August 28, 2014 – ATM owners and operators have been urged to begin planning for U.S. EMV chip migration as soon as possible to protect themselves from potential fraud losses. To assist with the migration, the EMV Migration Forum today released a comprehensive white paper to serve as an educational guide for ATM providers, acquirers, processors and vendors preparing to implement EMV at the ATM in the U.S.

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Princeton Junction, N.J., August 26, 2014–Since its formation two years ago this summer, the EMV Migration Forum has played an integral role in the acceleration of the U.S. migration to chip card technology. The Forum has reported tremendous progress two years into the U.S. migration, estimating that the payments industry is on track to see 100 million or more EMV chip cards issued, and more than double the number of chip-capable terminals to an estimated 4.5 million installed in the market by year end.

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Webinar to be held September 11

Princeton Junction, N.J., August 25, 2014–With 100 million EMV chip cards expected to be issued to U.S. consumers by year end, merchants need resources on when and how to enable acceptance of the new chip cards. To provide this essential education, the EMV Migration Forum is partnering with the National Retail Federation (NRF) on the webinar, “Merchant Considerations for U.S. Chip Migration.”

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Expects More Than 100 Million Cards Issued to Consumers by Year End

Princeton Junction, N.J., June 12, 2014 – The U.S. payments industry is on track to see 100 million or more EMV chip cards issued, and more than double the number of chip-capable¹ terminals to an estimated 4.5 million installed in the market by year end, according to the EMV Migration Forum². Since its inception in 2012, the EMV Migration Forum is the only body bringing together all payments industry stakeholders to work collaboratively towards a successful U.S. migration to chip payments.

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