Apriva Partners To Address mPOS EMV/NFC Gap

Through the integration of one mPOS application with a payment hardware provider, the mPOS market is about to get a little extra functionality when it comes to EMV and NFC capability.

Apriva, a provider of secure end-to-end wireless transaction and information solutions and Miura Systems, a U.K.-based mPOS provider, announced yesterday (June 9) that they would be partnering to integrate their core products. This integration will certify Miura’s M010 hardware (a Bluetooth-enabled Chip and PIN card reader) to Apriva’s AprivaPay Plus mPOS application. AprivaPay Plus is a white-labeled mobile point of sale application that turns an Apple or Android device into a mPOS.

“As chip card acceptance grows the market will demand more versatile mobile point of sale solutions. There is currently a gap in the market for a comprehensive solution that addresses EMV, Chip and PIN, NFC and other emerging technologies,” said David Riddiford, President at Apriva. “Partnering with Miura allows us to not only fill that gap but provide the ability to adapt with market needs and provide an all-in-one, future-proof mobile commerce solution to customers.”

By integrating the mPOS with the hardware, Miura will be able to deliver EMV and NFC contactless mPOS card readers to merchants. Through this, Miura will be able to enable merchants to accept Chip and Signature and Chip and PIN cards, which will allow merchants to stay up to date with POS security requirements. By enabling the merchants with options, the partnership allows those merchants to pick what payment method works best for their needs and the needs of their customers.

“As we’ve seen the U.S. market expand in mobile payments and chip card acceptance begin to take off, we saw a great opportunity to bring the EMV, Contactless and NFC technologies we’ve tested and proven in over 35 global markets to the U.S.,” said Mark Roberts, SVP Sales & Marketing, Miura Systems. “With their vast connections and highly respected products, Apriva provided us with the ideal partner to bring our Chip and PIN ready peripherals to customers in the U.S.”

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