The EMV standards are a series of specifications and testing procedures for EMV chip payment cards and card accepting devices, such as point of sale (POS) terminals and ATMs. A primary goal of the EMV standards, and EMVCo as an organization, is to help facilitate the global interoperability and compatibility of chip-based payment cards and payment terminals.
Learn more at:
www.emvco.com
Interac Association is responsible for the development and operations of the Inter–Member Network (IMN), a national payment network that allows Canadians to access their money through Automated Banking Machines and Point–of–Sale terminals across Canada.
Learn more at:
www.interac.ca 
