ICC Solutions News
ICC Solutions receives qualification from
MasterCard for NIV Testing
July 27th, 2009
ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of
ICCSimTMat: MC NIV being a dedicated test package simulating the full
set of ETEC cards in subset 3. This package is fully validated by
MasterCard for Network Integration Validation (NIV) as an alternative to
ETEC subset 3 card pack.
Subset 3 is designed for use during the network testing and
certification of the single-message and dual-message interfaces between
the acquirer host debit/credit application and MasterCard International
network systems. This subset is used when upgrading magnetic
stripe-based systems to additionally support ICC-based operations.
ICC Solutions is the only test tool vendor able to offer fully validated
test packages for EMV Level 2 type approval and all payment scheme
terminal certifications. The extensive range of ICCSimTMat test packages
includes EMV Level 2 type approval, INTERAC, TIP for MasterCard
(featuring ETEC subset 1 plus field interoperability and UK Maestro
subsets) and Visa ADVT.
Christian Delporte, Head of Chip Engineering at MasterCard Worldwide
said "We are pleased that the tool offered by ICC Solutions, a
recognized player in the chip testing market, is qualified as part of
the MasterCard program. This qualification broadens the offer of test
tools available to MasterCard acquirers for use in the Network Interface
Validation (NIV). We are confident that MasterCard acquirers will
directly benefit from this qualification. MasterCard will inform its
customers about qualified test tools via the MasterCard OnLine™
website."
According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions “ICC
Solutions’ welcomes this opportunity to further extend our MasterCard
portfolio by offering this fully approved NIV test solution based on our
unique programmable ICCSim card based test tool platform. This new
MasterCard NIV test solution will enable efficient, reliable and cost
effective NIV testing for MasterCard member banks and vendors also able
to benefit from early availability of future updates without the need to
wait for physical cards!.”
ICC Solutions is a member of the MasterCard Global Vendor Information
Forum. Please contact info@iccsolutions.com for further information.
ICC Solutions
ICC Solutions is the global leader in the provision of industry
recognised Test Tools and Test Scripts (contact and contactless).
Powerful and highly effective test tools and test scripts constitute The
ICCSim Portfolio. The ICCSim Portfolio is used to simplify both device
and chip card testing, at the application and functional levels. The
Portfolio offers flexibility with rapid speed to market and is
invaluable when performing development, acceptance or confidence
testing. The ICCSim portfolio is used worldwide by Banks, Retailers,
Payment Schemes, Terminal / Card Vendors and EMVCo Test Labs.
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