INSIDE Contactless, the provider of contactless chip technologies, has signed an agreement with Discover Financial Services, for the development of future Discover Zip contactless payment devices. Through this partnership, INSIDE intends to support Discover Zip in upcoming versions of its MicroPass contactless payment platform.
Designed from the ground up for Discover Zip contactless payment applications, the MicroPass 4002 offers relatively speedy transaction for an improved cardholder experience, enabling contactless transactions to be completed quickly and reliably. The card issuers can have access to a complete suite of form factors, including chip, module, card inlay, fob inlay (mini, 2D, 3D), sticker or paper ticket configurations. The company claimed that, with pre-certification to Discover’s requirements, MicroPass 4002- powered payment devices can be delivered to market quickly and easily.
Farhan Ahmad, general manager of prepaid and director of emerging payments at Discover, said: “INSIDE’s MicroPass provides our card issuers with a multifaceted contactless platform from which they can build their unique product offerings. Future MicroPass platforms will allow issuers to combine Discover Zip with other value-added contactless applications such as mass transit, building access and merchant loyalty programs in one convenient payment device.”
Charles Walton, executive vice president of INSIDE Contactless, said: “This strategic agreement with Discover Network signals our commitment to supporting Discover Zip on future MicroPass products. As a strategic partner, we will work very closely with Discover Network to ensure our future MicroPass products continue to provide superior Discover Zip implementations to meet their needs in the timeliest manner.”
