A Guide to EMV Version 1.0 May 2011
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the EMV1 specifications and processes. The document is intended to describe the “what” and the “why” of EMV within the context of the wider payments industry.
Additionally, the document describes the role of EMVCo LLC (EMVCo), and how various payment industry stakeholders may interact with EMVCo to participate in the ongoing management of the EMV specifications.