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Mastercard Contactless Update

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. 




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