Term
Level 2 Testing
Compliance Payments Testing SoftPOS
EMV L2 Certification
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.).
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 1 Testing
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.