In addition, FIME has also received accreditation to deliver UnionPay card personalization validation testing services in line with UnionPay guidelines, and becomes the first accredited laboratory overseas. Issuers, card manufacturers and personalization bureaus around the world can now accelerate personalization validation for a range of secure chip products including EMV® chip cards, near field communication (NFC) devices and other contactless-enabled solutions, such as wearables.

FIME PersevalPro Issuer test tool, co-developed with Barnes International, automates the personalization validation testing process and enables testers to mitigate errors ahead of submission for formal certification. Combined with FIME’s consultancy and evaluation testing services, the tool - qualified across 13 international and domestic payment networks - gives issuers the most extensive brand personalization validation testing support on the market.

“EMV migration is gathering serious momentum worldwide, driven by the rising demand for smart cards and other contactless solutions, such as NFC mobile and wearable devices. For issuers, the challenge is on how to deliver these products on time,” comments Leo Jiang, Country Manager for China at FIME.

“This latest accreditation reflects our continued efforts to support the region and overseas to simplify EMV product testing and reduce time to market. With the rapid global growth of UPI in recent years, it was crucial to add this library to our testing portfolio to ensure we continue to deliver comprehensive testing and certification support to our customers,” adds Leo.