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Discover Global Network to Perform Contactless D-PAS Card Application Certification

UL is proud to announce that Discover® has accredited UL to perform functional type approval services for the Discover D-Payment Application Specification (D-PAS) on contactless card application. This service is now available from UL’s UK laboratory.

Card vendors implementing D-PAS must undergo testing and verification to ensure compliance. The functional requirements for this verification are defined in the Discover Type Approval Process. As part of this accreditation, UL will be able to assist customers with this verification, ensuring the global interoperability and compliance with Discover Contactless Card Application Specification.

Erwin Jansen, Managing Director EMEA/LA at UL’s Transaction Security division, said: “We are very pleased with the expansion of our Discover test services portfolio, which adds to our one-stop shop strategy for the accredited certification services we offer for different brands and industry organizations. This accreditation will complement existing D-PAS contact card certification services and will greatly benefit our customers, as it will streamline the certification process, reduce time to market, and enable interoperable and compliant devices.”

UL has been a leading service provider in the field of payment technology since 1997. UL works with companies throughout the payment ecosystem, and is capable of assisting with the EMV migration globally. UL’s Transaction Security division has been independently assessed and accredited to the most stringent standards. As a result, UL is able to provide the highest level of service to its clients and partners. Using its in-depth knowledge of the field, UL supports customers through the entire process of evaluating payment product compliance and interoperability. UL’s advanced development and testing facilities are all equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art automated measurement equipment, and is poised to help clients at all phases to implement the security applications provided by Discover and other service providers.

For further information please visit ul-ts.com

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