Host Merchant Services – Credit Card Processing and Point of Sale for Small Business

EMV Card Authentication

EMV Card Authentication

EMV systems use various card authentication protocols to verify that the card being used in a transaction is legitimate. EMV cards and systems can be programmed to support a variety of card authentication protocols, each offering a different level of security.

Types of Card Authentication

There are four types of card authentication that can be used during an EMV transaction:

Interested in EMV compliance?

Host Merchant Services offers EMV solutions for business owners. If you’re interested in getting a head start on the rest of the U.S. market, contact an HMS sales representative today and ask about our EMV-compliant equipment and processing options.

[email protected]

877-517-HOST (4678)