The PCI PED approval guarantees that all transactions carried out through smart card are securely handled at the PIN acceptance device. The tests conducted by an independent laboratory focused on the physical and logical security of the terminals and certify the highest level of security ever defined today in terms of security. The PCI PED standard, which will be compulsory for all new PIN-based payment devices delivered from January 1st, 2008 on, is already an assurance for merchants and consumers that their transactions are carried out in conformity with the strictest security requirements.

These new approvals are a demonstration of Ingenico’s expertise in terms of payment security and certify the compliance of its terminals with the highest standards of the market, explains Didier Sérodon, Chief Marketing Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at Ingenico Group. Ingenico has placed the security at the heart of its strategy and intends to go beyond the standards by implementing a dynamic research and development policy and by engaging outstanding resources and investments in its industry.»

The i5100 and i5310 terminals are fixed, compact, reliable and evolutive devices meant for traditional merchants. The i5100 terminal was a major success and is the mostly sold terminal in the world today.

The i6780 terminal presents for its users outstanding signature capture capabilities on a large color touch screen display. Also equipped with magnetic stripe and smart card readers, this terminal is an efficient and innovative solution for all Points of sale of the large retail business.

Finally, the i8200 and i8550 portable terminals are designed for professionals who need to manage data treatment in real time and accept secure payments in external environments. Fitted with the latest wireless technologies and a large color touch screen display, the i8550 terminal is the only solution on the market to integrate secure payment functions and multi-application capabilities in a robust and user-friendly terminal.