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

The CB 5.2/EMV specifications provide Eftpos terminals with an even greater level of security and international interoperability.   © Photo Joël Gavy To meet the new international standard, bankcard payment equipment must comply with the CB 5.2/EMV specifications that provide terminals with an even greater level of security and international interoperability. Several payment terminals have been granted CB 5.2/EMV approval and accept both French and foreign EMV cards. The list of CB 5.2/EMV approved terminals is regularly updated and can be viewed on the Cartes Bancaires "CB" website at www.cartes-bancaires.com, click on Information, Merchants Information. For more details: http://www.cartes-bancaires.com 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!