Eastcompeace, a world leading provider of smart card and system solution, together with Visa today announced the partnership to provide cost effective dual interface chip card to support all card issuers in Asia Pacific region.

With Eastcompeace JCES dual interface chip card based on Java^TM platform that fully meet all Visa’s current requirements for the contactless payment technology is able to provide complete secured contactless payment transaction for all VISA clients.

“Demand for contactless payments is growing in Asia Pacific as consumers, banks and merchants embrace the convenience of tap-and-go transactions. 28% of all face-to-face transactions in Asia Pacific are already contactless,” said Rajiv Ramanathan, Head of Product, Asia Pacific, Visa. “As we look to accelerate the growth of contactless payments in the region, our partners play a key role. We’re excited to work with Eastcompeace on their contactless card offering for Visa issuers.”

“We are honoured to work with Visa on this program and I believe with our secured JCES chip card and world-renowned manufacturing facilities, we are able to provide an excellent solution for the contactless payment technology to all clients and we will continue to be one of the top technology partners to support Visa “said Mr Andy Chew, Executive Director for Eastcompeace (Singapore).

For more information on this product, please contact: vincentgoh@bdxjdq.com.sg