Level 1 Testing
EMV L1 Certification
EMV Level 1 Certification - Confirms that a device meets electromagnetic and low-level communication requirements. Includes operating-distance testing by placing a reference card at defined positions near the device's antenna.
Related Terms
EMV
EMV - The global standard for chip-based cards that authenticate and secure transactions. The name comes from its three co-founding card organizations: Europay, Mastercard, and Visa.
Level 2 Testing
EMV Level 2 Certification - Confirms that the software implementing payment functions on a device has been EMV-approved. This software, called the 'contactless kernel', defines the supported payment schemes (Mastercard, Visa, Amex, etc.).
NFC
Near Field Communication (NFC) - Technology that lets two contactless-enabled devices (cards, phones) and a payment terminal communicate when in close proximity (usually under 4cm). It is the foundation of tap-to-pay.