Mastercard has announced the roadmap for retiring Contactless MSD Technology. The new mandates for support of Contactless EMV Technology and disabling Contactless MSD Technology effective dates are listed below.
- Effective October 12, 2018, all new Contactless terminals/POS must support Contactless EMV Technology only. Contactless MSD technology is no longer allowed.
- Effective April 1, 2023, all new and existing Contactless terminals/POS must support Contactless EMV Technology only. Contactless MSD technology is no longer available.