ep2 Freeze Zone 2025-2026
2. October 2025
The ep2 freeze zone starts on 15. december 2025 and ends on 12. january 2026. Within this period no activities
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Ever thought about what happens if you tap your card and it just works?
25. March 2025
Just listen to this amazing podcast and dive into the magical world of ep2. Find out, why it was invented,
Is quantum computing a threat for EMV and ep2 based payment?
16. January 2025
Introduction Quantum computing represents a significant technological advancement with the potential to revolutionize various fields, including cryptography. As quantum computers
ep2 Version 8.3.0 released
14. January 2025
The association Technical Cooperation ep2 (TeCo ep2) has published the ep2 Specification Version 8.3.0. In 2024, the ep2 working group treated
ep2 Freeze Zone 2024-2025
15. December 2024
The ep2 freeze zone starts on 16. december 2024 and ends on 13. january 2025. Within this period no activities
ep2 Version 8.2.0 released
14. January 2024
The association Technical Cooperation ep2 (TeCo ep2) has published the ep2 Specification Version 8.2.0. In 2023, the ep2 working group
About ep2
In order to push and to develop the chip based EMV payment method in the Swiss market, the mentioned companies above combined their forces and developed the standard ep2 for card present and distance payment. With this ep2 standard the current eft/pos infrastructure of credit and debit terminals, as well for vending machines in Switzerland is defined. The result is an open system based on international standards and recommendations. The ep2 standard has been introduced in May 31, 2003 and fulfills all needs of a modern cashless payment instrument.
Request for ep2-specifications
For registration, please download the registration form and mail it back to the ep2 Registration Authority. Once your are registered, you will get access to download specification releases.
Certification Authority
For certification or testsystem access, please download the registration form and mail it back to the ep2 Certification Authority.
