The triumph of an unparalleled concept! Two decades of interbanking! CB's figures never looked better! Cartes 2004, CB on centre stage! CB bankcaard: an everyday item 3D Secure, moving on the test phase! Acquisition: the transformation of the CB system Bank making the commitment Retailers: security is the top priority Migration to EMV, the CB system adapts Distance selling, rentals, etc. The CB contact is changing too! SIBS, the cornerstone of Portugal's banking system EMV: FAQs EMV: current status in Europe

This year, Cartes Bancaires's stand is immediately adjacent to the entrance to Hall 3 (3G27). © Photo Dominique Maître The world's smart card professionals (from card manufacturers to terminal and reader manufacturers) meet at the 19th Cartes & IT Security 2004 trade fair from 2nd to 4th November 2004 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord-Villepinte Exhibition Centre. As in previous years, Cartes Bancaires is also present at this major event on the industry's calendar ready to welcome guests. The CB stand is immediately adjacent to the entrance to Hall 3 (position 3G27). In a buoyant banking market, CB promotes four main topical themes: security of distance selling, the migration to EMV in France and Europe, the FINREAD project and type approvals activities. Back to top of page

– Automatic Fuel Dispensers (AFDs): security on tap – FINREAD heading for standardisation – Security: an international seminar     – Eftpos terminals must be certified CB 5.2/EMV     – CB: recognised expertise – CB welcomes the new european members – "Chip and pin": northern France gets maximum exposure!