| Specifications License | Subscriber Only |
| Licenses access to VSDC chip contact and contactless specifications. License must be signed by an officer of the company. Please scan and email the signed license to [email protected] |
| Specifications Schedule | Subscriber Only |
| Current list of materials included in the Specifications Schedule. This list will be updated periodically and applies to all companies with an Active license for this category. |
| Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification (VIS) 3.0 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: 3.0
Based on EMV, provides the technical details of chip card and terminal functionality related to Visa Smart Debit/ Credit transactions. ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VSDC Personalization Specification 3.0 (for VIS 3.0 and VCPS 3.0) | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: 3.0
Based on EMV Card Personalization Specification (EMV-CPS), provides the technical details for personalization of VIS 3.0 and/or VCPS 3.0 applications using EMV-CPS. ECCN 5E992NLR
There are Chip Specification Bulletins applicable to this specification. |
| Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification (VIS) 1.6 | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 1.6
Based on EMV, provides the technical details of chip card and terminal functionality related to Debit/Credit transactions. This newer version incorporates additional functionality not supported in VIS 1.5. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VIS 1.6 Updates List 1 (VIS 1.6.1) | Licensed |
Published: Mar-16 Version: 1.6
Updates to the VIS 1.6 specification. The combination of VIS 1.6, dated January 2016, and the updates in this document is referred to as VIS 1.6.1 (there is not a literal VIS 1.6.1 document).Note: Testing to this version will not be available. The first version of VIS 1.6 for which testing will be available is VIS 1.6.1. VIS 1.6 shall encompass the original VIS 1.6, dated January 2016 plus all published Updates Lists. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VIS 1.6 Updates List 2 | Licensed |
Published: Apr-18
This document provides corrections and updates to VIS 1.6, dated January 2016. The result of modifying VIS 1.6, dated January 2016, by the changes in this document is a new version number VIS 1.6.2. VIS 1.6.2 includes all updates previously published as VIS 1.6 Updates List Version 1. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VIS 1.6 Updates List 3 | Licensed |
Published: Aug-19 Version: 3
This document provides corrections and updates to VIS 1.6, dated January 2016. The result of modifying VIS 1.6, dated January 2016, by the changes in this document is a new version number VIS 1.6.3. VIS 1.6.3 includes all updates previously published as VIS 1.6 Updates List Version 1 and VIS 1.6 Updates List Version 2. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VIS 1.6 Functional Changes from VIS 1.5.4 to 1.6.1 | Licensed |
Published: Apr-17 Version: March 2017
This presentation provides an overview of the functional changes introduced in the Visa INtegrated Circuit Card Specification (VIS) 1.6 from the VIS 1.5.4 (VIS 1.5 with Updates List #4). ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VSDC Personalization Specification 2.1 (for VIS 1.6 and VCPS 2.2) | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 2.1
Based on EMV Card Personalization Specification (EMV-CPS), provides the technical details for personalization of VIS 1.6 or VCPS 2.2 applications using EMV-CPS. Note: Users of VIS 1.5 and VCPS 2.1 specifications should use the VSDC Personalization Specification 2.0. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VSDC Perso 2.1 Updates List 1 (for VIS 1.6.3 and VCPS 2.2.4) | Licensed |
Published: Aug-19 Version: 1
This document provides corrections and updates to VSDC Personalization Specification 2.1 (VSDC Perso 2.1), dated January 2016. The result of modifying VSDC Perso 2.1, dated January 2016, by the changes in this document is a new version number VSDC Perso 2.1.1. VSDC Perso 2.1 shall encompass the original VSDC Perso 2.1, dated January 2016 plus all published Updates Lists. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| EMV Instant Issuance Position Paper | Subscriber Only |
Published: May-19
Visa supports instant issuance of chip cards in a secured branch environment, provided sufficient controls over card stock, personnel responsible for personalization, and access to the facility are in place. In addition, communication between the card and personalization device should be encrypted. These risks and mitigating controls are discussed in this position paper. |
| Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification (VIS) 1.5 | Licensed |
Published: May-09 Version: 1.5
Based on EMV, provides the technical details of chip card and terminal functionality related to Visa Smart Debit/ Credit transactions. Incorporates functionality not supported in VIS 1.4.1. ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VIS 1.5 Updates List 3 (VIS 1.5.3) | Licensed |
Published: Mar-12 Version: 3
Updates to the VIS 1.5 specification. The combination of VIS 1.5, dated May 2009, and the updates in this document is referred to as VIS 1.5.3. (there is not a literal VIS 1.5.3 document). ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VIS 1.5 Updates List 4 (VIS 1.5.4) | Licensed |
Published: Mar-12 Version: 4
Updates to the VIS 1.5 specification. The combination of VIS 1.5, dated May 2009, and the updates in this document is referred to as VIS 1.5.4. (there is not a literal VIS 1.5.3 document). ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VIS 1.5 Updates List 5 | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 5
Updates to the VIS 1.5 specification, dated May 2009. The result of incorporating the updates in this document into VIS 1.5, dated May 2009, is VIS 1.6. Note: This document includes all updates previously published in the VIS 1.5 Updates List 1, List 2, List 3, and List 4. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VIS 1.5.3 and VIS 1.5.4 FAQs | Licensed |
Published: Mar-12 Version: 1
Describes the differences between VIS 1.5.3 and VIS 1.5.4, how to determine which version to use, and considerations related to the availability of testing to each version.Note: Testing to this version will not be available. The latest version of VIS 1.5 for which testing is available is VIS 1.5.4. This list is provided only to facilitate identification of the detailed edits that result in VIS 1.6 functionality. |
| VIS 1.5 and VCPS 2.1 Frequently Asked Questions | Public |
Published: Jul-09 Version: 1
FAQ topics include a brief description of functional changes in each specification; who should migrate to the new versions; interoperability with previous versions, etc. |
| VSDC Personalization Specification (for VIS 1.5 and VCPS 2.1) 2.0.2 | Licensed |
Published: Jun-14 Version: 2.0.2
Based on EMV Card Personalization Specification (EMV-CPS), provides the technical details for personalization of VIS 1.5 or VCPS 2.1 applications using EMV-CPS. Note: Users of VIS 1.4.1 and VCPS 2.0.2 specifications should use the VSDC Personalization Specification 1.0. ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VSDC Personalization Specification 2.0 Updates List 2 | Licensed |
Published: Jun-14 Version: 2
Contains corrections and clarifications to the VSDC Personalization Specification 2.0, dated Sept 2009. It consists mostly of errata and clarifications and includes one change based on functionality added in VIS 1.5.4. Applies to vendors implementing Personalization for VIS 1.5 and VCPS 2.1. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VSDC Personalization Specification 2.0 Updates List 3 | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 3
The Updates List contains corrections and clarifications to the VSDC Personalization Specification 2.0, dated Sept 2009. Note: This document includes all updates previously published in the VSDC Perso 2.0 Updates List 1, List 2. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VSDC Personalization Specification (for VIS 1.4.1 and VCPS 2.0.2) 1.0 | Licensed |
Published: Mar-09 Version: 1
Based on EMV Card Personalization Specification (EMV-CPS), provides the technical details for personalization of VIS 1.4.1 or VCPS 2.0.2 applications using EMV-CPS. ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VSDC Certificate Authority Technical Requirements | Licensed |
Published: Sep-18 Version: 2.4.0
Describes the interface formats for data exchanged between a VSDC issuer and the VSDC CA, including the format of VSDC CA Input File and Output File and distribution of the VSDC CA Public Keys. Note: Visa Public Keys for test and production have been combined in the standalone VSDC CA Public Keys document and removed from this Guide. |
| Visa Smart Debit/Credit Certificate Authority Public Keys | Public |
Published: Sep-23
Provides the VSDC Certificate Authority Public Keys. All field values are hexadecimal. Includes test and production VSDC CA public keys. These keys are used for ODA (Offline Data Authentication) e.g. for contactless transit acceptance and for offline Enciphered PIN for contacts. |
| VCPS Card Specification 3.0 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: 3.0
Defines the card functionality necessary to support Visa contactless transactions. ECCON 5E992NLR |
| VCPS Reader Application Selection Specification 3.0 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: 3.0
Defines requirements for the reader processing that occurs at the beginning of a contactless transaction up to the point that the reader activates a kernel. ECCN 5E992NLR
There are Chip Specification Bulletins applicable to this specification. |
| Visa Contactless Payment Specification (VCPS) Version 2.2 | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 2.2
Defines the requirements for conducting Visa contactless transactions at point-of-sale (POS) devices. Includes requirements for cards, POS devices and chip data messages. This specification is necessary to comply with globally interoperable Visa contactless programs. ECCON 5E992NLR |
| Visa Contactless Payment Specification (VCPS) 2.2 Updates List 4 | Licensed |
Published: Aug-19 Version: 4
This document provides corrections and updates to VCPS 2.2, dated January 2016. The result of modifying VCPS 2.2 by the updates in this document is referred to as VCPS 2.2.4. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Contactless Payment Specification (VCPS) Version 2.1 | Licensed |
Published: May-09 Version: 2.1
Defines the requirements for conducting Visa contactless transactions at point-of-sale (POS) devices. Includes requirements for cards, POS devices and chip data messages. This specification is necessary to comply with globally interoperable Visa contactless programs. ECCN 5E992 NLR |
| VCPS 2.1 Updates List 4 | Licensed |
Published: Jan-16 Version: 4
Updates to the VCPS 2.1 specification. The result of incorporating the updates in this document into VCPS 2.1, dated May 2009, is VCPS 2.2. Note: This document includes all updates previously published in the VCPS 2.1 Updates List 1, List 2, and List 3. Note: Testing to this version is available as testing to VCPS 2.2. This list is provided only to facilitate identification of the detailed edits that result in VCPS 2.2 functionality. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| VCPS 2.1 Functional Changes (from VCPS 2.0.2 to VCPS 2.1) | Licensed |
Published: Jul-10 Version: 1.0
Provides an overview of the functional changes in VCPS 2.1 (relative to VCPS 2.0.2 with Additions and Clarifications 3.0). ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Contactless Transit Kernel Specification (VCTKS) | Licensed |
Published: Mar-20 Version: 1.1
The VCTKS v1.1 defines the technical differences between the VCPS contactless kernel used in retail acceptance environments and the contactless kernel used in transit acceptance environments, to guide vendors with implementing kernels that can be used in transit acceptance devices. The VCTKS v1.1 replaces the VCTKS v1.0.2. Approval testing to the VCTKS v1.1 is expected to be available at labs in Q2 2020. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Contactless Transit Kernel Specification (VCTKS) | Licensed |
Published: Jul-19 Version: 1.0.2
The VCTKS v1.0.2 defines the technical differences between the VCPS contactless kernel used in retail acceptance environments and the contactless kernel used in transit acceptance environments, to guide vendors with implementing kernels that can be used in transit acceptance devices. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Ready Tap to Phone Kernel Specification v1.1 | Licensed |
Published: Mar-21 Version: 1.1
ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Ready Tap to Phone Kernel Specification v1.2 | Licensed |
Published: Oct-23 Version: 1.2
ECCN 5E992NLR |
| EMV Chip News November 2021 | Public |
Published: Nov-21
Electric Vehicle Charging solutions are reminded to use Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5552 and understand the authorization models available if offering electric vehicle charging services |
| Quick Chip For EMV and qVSDC Specifications | Public |
Published: Jul-17 Version: 2.0
Provides the technical details for the modified use of standard EMV processing at the Point of Sale to enable a Quick Chip transaction, which minimizes the time a card must remain in the terminal.Version 2 of this specification adds guidance for supporting EMV contactless, i.e., qVSDC (quick Visa Smart Debit Credit), with Quick Chip. |
| Quick Chip Implementation Guide | Licensed |
Published: Jun-18 Version: 1.0.2
This guide is designed to help U.S. acquirers, merchants and vendors prepare the terminal and the corresponding payment infrastructure to support a Quick Chip and/or Quick Contactless implementation. Quick Chip for EMV and qVSDC (Quick Chip and Quick Contactless) is a specification enhancement from Visa that simplifies the POS implementation, speeds up checkout times, and provides a streamlined, common checkout process, regardless of payment form factor. |
| Quick Chip Implementation Steps | Public |
Published: May-17 Version: 1.1
An implementation best practice guide showing 3 steps for implementing Quick Chip. |
| Visa Fleet Personalization Profile for Online Only Card Dual Interface | Licensed |
Published: Sep-22 Version: 1.0
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of dual interface chip cards personalized for online only Visa Fleet with the minimum required data elements without ODA. |
| Multiple Fuel Type Codes on one transaction Procedures & Guidelines | Licensed |
Published: Oct-22
How to submit multiple fuel codes on a single transaction for AFD Over the road trucking merchants. |
| Visa Fleet 2.0 US Implementation Guide V1.3 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: V1.3
This Guide provides detailed information on message and file formats and data elements of the Fleet transaction. This Guide is to be used in conjunction with the following additional guides: Visa Fleet Card 2.0 Implementation Guide, Visa Fleet Merchant Discount Program Implementation Guide |
| Visa Fleet Card 2.0 Data and Platform Guide V1 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: V.1
This Guide provides detailed information on message/file formats and data elements of the Fleet transaction. This Guide is to be used in conjunction with the following additional guides Visa Fleet Card 2.0 Implementation Guide Visa Fleet Merchant Discount Program Implementation Guide |
| U.S. EMV Terminal Requirements to Ensure Interoperability With Canada-issued Co-badged Cards | Public |
Published: Feb-18
Visa is clarifying requirements to ensure that U.S. EMV terminals can properly originate transactions from Canada-issued co-badged credit and debit cards. It is critical that vendors implement these changes to ensure interoperability. |
| Visa Solution for Canadian Co-Badged | Public |
Published: Feb-18
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| Visa Smart Debit / Credit (VSDC) Contact and Contactless U.S. Acquirer Implementation Guide (USAIG) | Public |
Published: Jun-20 Version: 3.0
A handbook for acquirers or acquirer processors responsible for the implementation of a Visa Smart Debit / Credit (VSDC) Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification (VIS) or Visa Contactless Payment Specification (VCPS) program. The guide includes best practices and describes step-by-step implementation activities and checklists. |
| Visa Minimum U.S. Online Only Terminal Configuration | Public |
Published: Jan-22
This white paper outlines the terminal configuration for a minimal implementation of on online-only EMV chip and contactless acceptance which leverages existing online magstripe infrastructure. |
| When Do You Test | Public |
Published: Aug-22
At-a-glance guidelines for Visa's EMV chip terminal testing requirements, including frequently asked questions and a graphical representation of when terminals need to be tested. |
| Visa U.S. EMV Chip Terminal Testing Requirements | Public |
Published: Aug-22
Visa U.S. EMV Chip Terminal Testing Requirements no link. This document was replaced by the Visa Global Level 3 Testing Guidelines and FAQ available for download Level 3 Testing Support Materials section. |
| U.S. EMV Acceptance: Contactless Transit Terminal Testing NEW | Licensed |
Published: Mar-24 Version: 2.0
This document provides guidance to mass transit merchants and processors / acquirers in the U.S. when performing EMV level 3 testing of a terminal accepting contactless payments at a transit gate when using a Visa transit model. |
| Chip Payment Acceptance for Restaurant Merchants Understanding Tip and Gratuity Options | Public |
Published: Feb-19
This document provides information on how to best manage tips and gratuities as the U.S. migrates to chip, and what options restaurant owners and other merchants in Travel and Entertainment can pursue. |
| EMVCo-Qualified and Visa-Confirmed L3 Test Tools NEW | Public |
Published: Mar-24
Lists the EMVCo-Qualified and Visa-Confirmed L3 Test Tools. |
| EMV Newsletter (July 2020) | Public |
Published: Jul-20
Visa Ready Tap to Pay Program including a list of participating providers. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (May 20) | Public |
Published: May-20
Visa offers free tap to pay signage for merchants. |
| EMV Newsletter_AFD_(May 2020) | Public |
Published: May-20
Visa Operational Business Response to COVID19 U.S. Automated Fuel Dispenser EMV Liability Shift Delayed to 2021. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (May 20) | Public |
Published: May-20
Visa offers free tap to pay signage for merchants. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Apr 20) | Public |
Published: Apr-20
Merchant Options for Reducing Cardholder Interaction During COVID19 and Free Contactless Signage available.. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Mar 20) | Public |
Published: Mar-20
Visa U.S. Qualified Tap to Pay Point of Sale Program Recognition Awards Ceremony 5 Providers recognized for optimal tap to pay optimal POS experience and program extension details available. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Jan 20) | Public |
Visa announces a new program where technology partners receive recognition from Visa for having an optimal Tap to Pay POS experience. This program is intended to get technology partners to improve their existing POS experience. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Dec 19) | Public |
Published: Dec-19
Read about reminders for testing when deploying Quick Chip for EMV and Contactless Point-of-Sale Terminals. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Nov 19) | Public |
Published: Nov-19
Read about items of interest when deploying Quick Chip for EMV and Contactless and Brand Standards Requirements for Contactless Point-of-Sale Terminals. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Oct 19) | Public |
Published: Oct-19
Abstract: Read about items of interest when deploying Quick Chip for EMV and Contactless and Streamlining Contactless Level 3 Chip Certifications. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Aug 19) | Public |
Published: Aug-19
Read about items of interest when deploying Quick Chip for EMV and Contactless and Streamlining Contactless Level 3 Chip Certifications. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Aug 18) | Public |
Published: Aug-18
Read about items of interest when deploying Quick Chip for EMV and Contactless and Streamlining Contactless Level 3 Chip Certifications. |
| EMV Newsletter - Did You Know (Oct Nov 18) | Public |
Published: Oct-18
Read about chip card acceptance device renewal policy changes and Visa U.S. streamlined acquirer contactless chip Level 3 chip certification. |
| Visa Smart Debit/Credit Personalization Requirements for U.S. Implementations | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 6.2.4
This document details the Visa personalization profile requirements for U.S. issued contact and contactless Visa branded chip credit and debit payment cards. |
| C1 - US Credit Contact Chip Personalization Profile | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact chip cards personalized for online-only Visa Credit, with the minimum required data elements. |
| D1 - US Debit Contact Chip Personalization Profile | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact chip cards personalized for online-only Visa Debit, with the minimum required data elements. |
| C3 - US Credit Contact and Contactless Chip Personalization Profile with ODA | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact and contactless chip cards personalized for online-only Visa Credit, with the minimum required data elements with ODA. |
| D5 - US Debit Contact and Contactless Chip Personalization Profile with ODA for Visa Debit and U.S. Common Debit | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact and contactless chip cards personalized for online-only Visa Debit with ODA, with the minimum required data elements. |
| D6-U.S. Territory Debit Personalization Profile for Online-Only Card | Licensed |
Published: Jan-24 Version: 1.0
The Debit products issued in US territory Countries are required to follow the Durbin Amendment. This document provides the personalization profile for Dual Interface Debit product without MSD, with support of US Common Debit application. The profile can be used for both LAC and AP regions. |
| U.S. Personalization Validation Requirements Test Cases | Licensed |
Published: Jul-17 Version: Version 2.1
This document outlines the additional test cases, above and beyond the Global Personalization Requirements (GPR), Version 2.1.1, that must be applied to U.S. Visa chip cards during personalization validation. |
| P1 - U.S. Personalization Profile for Proprietary ATM Cards (Online PIN-Only, ATM Access-Only Card, no POS Access) (Contact Only) | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact chip cards personalized for online-only proprietary ATM programs, specifically those cards that only provide ATM cash access with no POS access, with Online PIN being the only supported CVM. |
| P2 - U.S. Personalization Profile for Proprietary ATM Cards (Online PIN-Only, ATM & POS Access Card) (Contact Only) | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document is intended for U.S. issuers of contact chip cards personalized for online-only proprietary ATM programs, specifically those cards that provide both ATM and POS access, with Online PIN being the only supported CVM. |
| U.S. Personalization Profile for Visa HSA1 Exempt Cards | Licensed |
Published: Dec-22 Version: 1.0
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| U.S. Personalization Profile for Visa FSA and stacked FSA1/HSA1 Cards | Licensed |
Published: Dec-22 Version: 1.0
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| Visa FSA HSA Infographic | Licensed |
Published: Dec-22 Version: 2.0
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| Visa Smart Debit/Credit Personalization Requirements for U.S. Implementations | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 6.2.4
This document details the Visa personalization profile requirements for U.S. issued contact and contactless Visa branded chip credit and debit payment cards. |
| Global Chip Acquirer Self-Accreditation Program | Public |
This provides a high-level overview of the Visa Global Chip Acquirer Self-Accreditation Program. |
| ATC Tracking White Paper | Licensed |
Published: Jun-19 Version: 2.3
This document is intended for use by issuers and issuer Processors and provides Visa recommendations for ATC tracking and the use of ATC tracking results as a factor in the authorization decisioning process. |
| Dynamic Passcode Authentication Reader Requirements and Card Implementation Guide v1.4 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-21
Defines an optional functionality that uses EMV Chip cards for two-factor authentication for e-commerce, e-banking and mail order/telephone order transactions. This functionality is used in only a few markets. This document describes the requirements for readers and card applications to support this functionality. This document is compatible with all VIS 1.5 and VIS 1.6 versions. |
| Dynamic Passcode Authentication Issuer Implementation Guide | Licensed |
Published: Sep-21 Version: 1.3
Describes implementation considerations for issuers who choose to support an optional functionality that uses EMV Chip cards for two-factor authentication for e-commerce, e-banking and mail order/telephone order transactions. This functionality is used in only a few markets. This document is compatible with all VIS 1.5 and VIS 1.6 versions. |
| Transaction Acceptance Device Guide (TADG) | Public |
Published: Jan-20 Version: 3.2
Provides vendors, merchants, acceptance device deployers and acquirers or their agents with an overview of best practices for devices that process Visa magnetic stripe, contact chip and contactless transactions. |
| Multi-Access Specification for VSDC 3.0 | Licensed |
Published: Sep-23 Version: 3.0
Defines an option that allows sharing personalized data between multiple entry points to a VSDC applet. This document supports VIS 3.0 and VCPS 3.0. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Multi-Access Specification for VSDC 2.2 | Licensed |
Published: Aug-19 Version: 2.2
Defines an option that allows sharing personalized data between multiple entry points to a VSDC applet. This document supports all VIS 1.5, VIS 1.6, VCPS 2.1, and VCPS 2.2 versions.. It includes updated requirements needed in various markets, and is recommended for all new implementations. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Cash Back Service Guide | Licensed |
Published: Oct-20
This guide provides up-to-date information, tools and best practices for launching the Visa Cash-Back Service. It includes a comprehensive overview of the service as well as steps for implementation. |
| Visa Biometric Sensor-on-Card Specification (VBSS) 1.0.2 | Licensed |
Version: 1.0.2
This document replaces 1.0 which was published on August 8 2020. VBSS 1.0.2 includes updates to address issues that were identified test plan development. Please note that testing will be against version 1.0.2. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Performance Requirements for Biometric Sensor on Chip Card 2.0 | Licensed |
Published: Mar-21 Version: 2.0
This document outlines the requirements for performance of the biometric functionality on Visa cards, including False Acceptance Rate/False Rejection Rate (FAR/FRR), processing times, and other parameters. |
| Biometric Sensor on Card Security Requirements Version 1.3 | Licensed |
Published: Apr-21 Version: 1.3
This document details the security requirements for Visa cards with Biometric Sensors, including information for single-chip and dual-chip implementations. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Sensor-on-card Biometrics FAQs v1.0 | Subscriber Only |
Published: Aug-19 Version: 1.0
This document provides answers to some of the preliminary questions for those that are interested in the sensor-on-card biometric cards supported by Visa |
| Visa Biometric Card Specification (VBCS) 2.0 | Licensed |
Published: Mar-18
This document defines additional chip card functionality to support biometric card holder verification for Visa Smart Debit and Visa Smart Credit transactions, where the biometric is captured on the terminal and matched on the card. It is based on VIS 1.6 and VCPS 2.2. Terminal functionality to support this biometric use case is defined in Specification Bulletin 185 (Biometric Terminal Specification), available from EMVCo.com. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa GlobalPlatform Static Card Implementation Requirements | Licensed |
Published: Oct-14
This document defines the Visa requirements for GlobalPlatform 2.0.1' and 2.1.1 Static cards. This is in line with Sun's new licensing structure for a card that has a limited usable Mutable Persistent Memory (e.g. EEPROM) and that has all intended application code present at issuance. |
| Visa Prepaid Chip Specification, Version 1.1.3 | Licensed |
Published: Apr-14 Version: 1.1.3
This Prepaid Chip Specification introduces additional functionality to the Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification [VIS] and the Visa Contactless Payment Specification [VCPS] in support of a prepaid or pre-authorized debit product that supports offline contact and contactless transactions on the chip instead of a pure online solution managed by the issuer backend system. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Prepaid Chip Specification, Version 1.2 | Licensed |
Published: Nov-19 Version: 1.2
This Prepaid Chip Specification introduces additional functionality to the Visa Integrated Circuit Card Specification VIS and the Visa Contactless Payment Specification VCPS in support of a prepaid or pre-authorized debit product that supports offline contact and contactless transactions on the chip instead of a pure online solution managed by the issuer backend system. This document is current to VIS 1.6.3 and VCPS 2.2.4. ECCN 5E992NLR |
| Visa Prepaid Chip: Prepaid Host Implementation Guide (PHIG) | Licensed |
Version: 1.2
Defines the issuer systems and process changes required to process transactions for Visa prepaid chip cards compliant to the Pilot Visa Prepaid Chip Pilot Specification, Version 1.1, or a Visa prepaid payment application on a mobile phone compliant to the Visa Mobile Contactless Payment Specification, Version 1.4. |
| Visa Prepaid Chip Host Implementation Guide (PHIG), Version 1.2.1 | Licensed |
Published: Nov-19 Version: 1.2.1
Defines the issuer systems and process changes required to process transactions for Visa prepaid chip cards or a Visa prepaid payment application on a mobile phone. This document is current to Visa Prepaid Chip Specification 1.2. |
| Visa-Fleet-Chip-Enhancements-Version-1.2 | Licensed |
Published: Nov-21 Version: 1.2
This provides additional information and control for fleet clients through cardholder prompts and product level restrictions based on EMV and Conexxus International Forecourt Standards Forum IFSF global standard specifications. ECCN 5E992NLR |