PAX Technology Secures EMVCo C8 Approval for A920Pro

PAX Technology, the global leader in payment terminal solutions, is pleased to announce that its flagship Android payment terminal model A920Pro has received EMVCo certification for the EMV Contactless Specification C-8 - a milestone that positions PAX as a pioneer of next-generation standards for contactless payments.

Developed by the world’s leading payment networks, the EMVCo C-8 specification sets a new global benchmark for contactless payments - replacing multiple proprietary kernels with a unified, more secure, and easier-to-deploy solution.

Why It Matters for PAX Customers

For payment service providers deploying the A920Pro, C-8 certification means:

• Future-Ready: Compliance with upcoming global mandates as the industry shifts to the EMVCo C-8 standard.
• Stronger Security: ECC*, encrypted card data, and RRP (Relay Resistance Protocol) against modern fraud threats**.
• Simplified Rollout: One standard across schemes reduces integration effort and cost.
• Seamless Transition: Maintains support for existing kernels during migration.

“Achieving EMVCo C-8 certification underscores our commitment to delivering secure, innovative payment solutions,” said Aileen Liu, Payment Technology Director at PAX Technology. “The A920Pro's certification reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the payment industry at large”.

Commitment to Innovation

As a member of the EMVCo Board of Advisors, PAX plays an active role in shaping global payment standards- demonstrating deep in-house kernel expertise and a forward-thinking approach to compliance and innovation.

Additional Compliance Milestones

PAX Technology’s commitment to global regulatory alignment extends beyond C-8, with parallel advancements underway across regional frameworks:

• The A920Pro has completed testing for RED cybersecurity and is currently awaiting the final EU-Type Examination Certification from the Notified Body (NB).
• PAX payment terminals such as A920Pro, IM30, E800, and Q25 have achieved Verification of Compliance (VOC) for the European Accessibility Act (EU EAA) directive through independent laboratory testing***.

* Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) for Offline Data Authentication, replacing RSA with a future-proof cryptographic algorithm to ensure the authenticity of a payment card.

** Relay Resistance Protocol, which protects against relay attacks that could misuse payment credentials at unauthorized merchants.

*** The EAA process does not issue formal certificates, but VOC confirms technical compliance.