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Gemalto deploys contactless EMV payment cards in Brazil
Financial services provider Banco Santander Brasil has selected Gemalto to deploy a contactless EMV payment system in Brazil. Santander Universities Global Division, responsible for the project, expects to issue thousands of contactless payment cards to Brazilian university students over the next 12 months.
The project represents the evolution of the University Smart Card, which is currently available in 12 countries, in more than 200 universities with 5 million users. Bank Santander will issue personalized contactless EMV cards, produced in Breazil.
In addition to contactless payments, students in Brazil will continue accessing the features of the university smart cards they already have. These features include EMV security, digital ID, strong authentication and access to university facilities, as well as public transportation.