The Cost of EMV and the Credit Card Issuer
Investment Decision

Abstract: The EMV standard derives much of its value from its ability to prevent fraud, and European issuers have testified to the technology's effectiveness in this area. But U.S. banks are wondering, "Is the reduction in counterfeit fraud sufficient to justify the investment?"

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