The PCI PTS 3.0 is the latest version of the PIN Transaction (PTS) security requirements. After 3 years of planning the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) release version 3.0 on May 12, 2010. PCI PTS 3.0 strengthens existing requirements to increase security, and expands the scope of the program by adding three new modules for open protocols, integration and secure reading and exchange of data.
Learn more at: www.pcisecuritystandards.org
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.
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.