What's Inside:
- Why EMV contactless kernel certification is complex
- How EMVCo's new Contactless kernel 8 (C-8) will unify contactless standards and what this means for issuers
- The critical role of terminal simulators in validating card personalization before deploying fully
- How virtual testing enables faster reproduction of field issues without physical hardware dependencies
- Real-world strategies for pre-certification validation that reduce certification delays and improve success rates in the first iteration
- The shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive card testing that prevents customer experience failures
- Why simulators supplement rather than replace accredited lab testing in the certification process
This article is a perfect read for card issuers, personalization validation bureaus, and payment industry professionals seeking to understand how terminal simulation technology is transforming contactless card validation and enabling confident deployment in a complex, multi-kernel environment.
