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EMV® Level 3 Test Tool Qualification Service Provider Accreditation Process & Forms

This page summarizes the process of Level 3 Test Tool Qualification Service Provider (QSP) Accreditation and provides all of the forms and information the QSP need to complete the process, such as the accreditation requirements, flows, fees etc.

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Process Summary

Step 1: EMVCo releases the RFP to potential QSP, and the QSP may submit questions regarding the RFP.

EMVCo L3 Qualification Service RFP

Step 2: QSP must submit request form and final proposal to EMVCo.

EMVCo L3 QSP Request Form

Step 3: EMVCo reviews request and proposals from QSP and submit additional questions to QSP.

Step 4: Auditor audits the L3 QSP for accreditation purpose, and submits the result to EMVCo.

Step 5: EMVCo evaluates the L3 QSP audit results and determines if EMVCo accreditation should be granted to an L3 QSP.

L3 Accredited Test Tool QSP

Prerequisites

The request for accreditation directed by EMVCo shall meet all the following criteria:

  • The QSP must have more than 5 years’ experience in test tool qualification areas.
  • The QSP must be founded more than 5 years.
  • The QSP should provide a detailed solution(s) proposal that meets the requirements in [document Link: (abbreviation), EMVCo L3 Qualification Service RFP], and specify Qualification Service set-up details including timelines and operational details.
  • The QSP is able to deliver the L3 test tool qualification service by the target activation date.

Fee Structure

The following qualification fees shall be paid to EMVCo by the L3 Test Tool QSP:

  • $5,000 (Five Thousand USD per year) for accrediting QSP to provide these qualification services on L3 tools submitted by suppliers.
  • 10% of all fees payable to an L3 QSP by the L3 Test Tool Supplier, intends to offset EMVCo’s administrative and other costs associated with supporting EMVCo materials required by the L3 QSP.
  • $500 (Five Hundred USD) for handling an incorrectly submitted ICS.

Note: The fees listed above are all conditional on EMVCo Board approval.

Note: The fees above are nonrefundable except in limited circumstances.

Fee Schedule

FAQs

Q: Is there any annual audit request by EMVCo?

A: Yes. EMVCo reserves the right to audit the L3 QSP’s processes at least once a year. If a process issue is discovered, a more thorough, ad-hoc audit may be requested by EMVCo at the expense of the L3 QSP. If the findings of such an audit reveal significant shortfalls in the process, a termination of the contract could possibly be initiated by EMVCo.