Q-Card Test Services

Q-Card is a globally recognized third party test laboratory providing testing services for a wide range payment devices including smart cards, wearables, mobile handsets and readers. Our services range from ISO and ANSI durability testing of cards to EMV certification testing and interoperability testing of mobile handsets for digital wallet applications. We also perform third party testing for payment brand standards such as American Express, Mastercard and Visa. Our laboratory follows strict confidentiality policies and protocols to ensure secure confidential testing, including secure meeting rooms and safe storage of devices and materials.

Payment Brand Testing

payment brand
  • Visa Contactless Card Level 1, Mobile Contactless Level 1 and HCE Level 1
  • Mastercard CQM
  • American Express Card Durability
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EMV, NFC and HCE

emv
  • Visa Level 1 Cerfication Testing
  • EMV Level 1 Certification Testing
  • EMV Level 1 Precertification and Debugging Testing
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Smart Device Testing

Smart Device
  • Chip Testing
  • Contact & Contactless Card
  • Mobile Wallets/NFC
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Environmental Simulation

Environmental
  • Resistance to Heat
  • Resistance to Chemicals
  • UV Exposure
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Mechanical

Mechanical
  • Opacity
  • Peel Strength
  • Surface Profile of Magstripe
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Consulting

Consulting
  • New Product Design
  • Quality Control
  • Improved Reliability
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Physical Card Testing

Physical Card
  • 3 Wheel Testing for Chip Cards
  • Electro Static Discharge (ESD)
  • Impact Resistance
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Magnetic Stripe Testing

Magnetic Stripe
  • 300, 650 Oersted and high coercivity (hico) stripes
  • Signal Amplitude and Jitter
  • Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, (ATB) and central track
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ISO 17025 Certified Tests

ISO 17025
  • Environmental Simulation
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
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Certification Testing

Certification
  • EMVCo
  • Visa
  • ISO/IEC 17025
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Standards

Standards
  • AAMVA Driver License
  • ANSI INCITS 322
  • EMVCo
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Barcode Testing

Barcode
  • ISO 15415, ISO 15416, ISO 15426
  • 2D, 3D
  • Many Symbologies and Applications
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Terminal and Component Testing

Terminal
  • Reader Reliability
  • Magnetic Heads
  • Chips and Antennas
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New Material Verification

New Material
  • Green and Sustainable Materials
  • Metal Cards
  • Metallic Inks
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