These fields display only for EMV chip cards.
Interface: Identification for the support of contact only cards or dual interface (contact and contactless) cards.
Chip: The name of the chip.
Chip Expiration Date: The chip manufacturer defined expiration date. Plastics cannot be produced from the vendor after this date.
Chip Application Version: The payment application that resides on the chip.
Operating System: The operating system that the chip operates on.
Crypto: The type of cryptography that is utilized for transactions performed by the chip.
LOA Approval Identifier: The Letter of Approval identification number provided by Visa.
MC Type Approval ID: The approval ID provided by Mastercard.
Production BAP Reference Number: Production Batch Approval Process testing reference number.
M Cycle BAP Reference Number: Test cycle Batch Approval Process reference number.
Industry/Association: The industry of association that the chip configuration is certified with.
Association Profile: The Visa and/or Mastercard profile association, such as Contact for contact only chips, or Dual for both contact and contactless chips.
FD Profile: The Fiserv profile reference for card verification.
FD Smart Card Profile: The Fiserv profile reference for dual interface management.
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