Another year of success for the CB card CB: a new Chairman of the Board Cartes 2004: EMV a superstar! The French are "newver without their card"! A card advantage for the public sector! eAdministration on the cards! CB card adopted by the State sector Major savings for small purchases! Towards contactless technology and eSignatures The bankcard takes off in Poland: + 47% by 2008! Building trust on the Web! EMV: meeting our goals!

Pilot tests will be run this year to validate the specifications for the additional data on the purchasing card (VAT, etc.).   © DR The specifications for the additional data (VAT, computerised invoice, etc.) on the purchasing card - essential for optimising the purchasing process - have been made available by CB banks to electronic payment manufacturers and solution providers. The final approval for these specifications is now dependent on carrying out pilot tests scheduled for this year. Back to top of page

– CB celebrates a record Christmas – Distance selling: France a winner in Europe – e-Administration and the smart card spelt out!     – What is ADAE? – CB analyses the IAS specifications – Purchasing card: specifications now available     – In the United States, e-Payments take the lead – EMV: "Liability Shift" now in force – Migration to EMV: dual-pace Europe