In a constantly evolving payments landscape, Amadis (Preludd Group), a leading provider of EMV Level 2 solutions, is now recognized by CB through this certification, offering an innovative and simplified solution for SoftPOS providers.
This collaboration marks a crucial milestone in the deployment of secure and certified payment solutions across France and Europe.
The CPACE Level 2 Certification: A Major Asset
Amadis (Preludd Group) is proud to announce the achievement of PayCert’s ECPC Certification for its CPACE kernel, an EMV Level 2 certification that demonstrates our commitment to supporting SoftPOS providers.
This certification is essential for market players wishing to serve the French market via the CB network.
For our partners and clients, this Level 2 certification ensures that our CPACE kernel meets all CB functional requirements, allowing them to focus on obtaining their Level 3 certifications.
This results in significant savings in time, money, and effort, by avoiding the complexities of development, maintenance, and Level 2 certification.
Benefits for SoftPOS Providers
By choosing Amadis’ (Preludd Group) certified CPACE solution, SoftPOS providers gain numerous advantages:
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Reduced Costs and Time-to-Market:
Level 2 certification simplifies and accelerates the overall certification process, reducing both costs and time-to-market. -
Compliance and Security:
EMV Level 2 certification ensures that payment solutions comply with the strictest security standards, offering optimal protection against fraud.
Access to the French Market
- CB is France’s sovereign card and mobile payment network, accounting for two-thirds of household consumer spending, and handling over 13 billion secure transactions each year.
- The CPACE certification enables SoftPOS providers to access this lucrative and fast-growing market.
- Integration with Multiple Payment Schemes:
The CPACE standard will eventually be adopted by other domestic European payment networks such as Bancontact (Belgium), Borica (Bulgaria), Sistema (Spain), Girocard (Germany), and SIBS (Portugal).
Having a single certified kernel allows SoftPOS providers to easily expand their solutions to other European markets, offering greater flexibility and adaptability.
CB: A Trusted Partner
CB is the leading payment network in France and a key player in the European payments ecosystem, as France accounts for 20% of all card payments in Europe.
The CB network provides a robust, resilient, and secure infrastructure for card transactions.
By partnering with Amadis (Preludd Group), CB reaffirms its commitment to supporting innovation and delivering cutting-edge payment solutions for consumers and businesses alike.
A Step Forward for SoftPOS Providers
The PayCert ECPC certification obtained by Amadis (Preludd Group) represents a major step forward for SoftPOS providers. By leveraging the EMV Level 2 CPACE certification, providers can not only simplify their certification process but also gain access to one of Europe’s most dynamic payment markets.
Together, CB and its partners, including Amadis (Preludd Group), continue to shape the future of payments in France, delivering secure, innovative, and standards-compliant solutions.
To learn more about the benefits of our EMV Level 2 certification for SoftPOS providers and our ongoing commitments, check out our latest article here.
