AUSTRIACARD Achieves World-First Published Visa 3.1 Approval for Next-Generation Payment Smart Card OS

EQS-Media / 07.07.2026 / 10:09 CET/CEST

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   AUSTRIACARD Achieves World-First Published Visa 3.1 Approval for
   Next-Generation Payment Smart Card OS

   AUSTRIACARD advances the future of payments with Visa 3.1, Mastercard ECOS
   and post-quantum-ready security architecture — reinforcing its evolution
   from secure card manufacturer into a globally relevant payment technology
   innovator.

   Vienna, 7  July 2026: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG today announced a major
   technological milestone: its latest smart card OS is among the first
   globally to enable the latest Visa Inc. 3.1 VIS and VCPS specifications,
   including advanced AES and ECC cryptography, with simultaneous support for
   the new Mastercard Incorporated ECOS standard. The public Visa approval
   marks a global first, underscoring AUSTRIACARD’s ability to deliver
   cutting-edge payment technology ahead of the market.

   A Major Technological and Strategic Milestone

   This achievement confirms AUSTRIACARD’s advanced in-house OS and
   cryptographic expertise and positions the company among a very limited
   number of global players capable of supporting the industry’s newest
   payment architectures. The platform was designed not only for current
   compliance requirements, but also for long-term crypto agility and future
   security evolution, including readiness for post-quantum migration
   strategies. It opens access to next-generation issuer and fintech
   programs, international payment tenders, high-security deployments, and
   customers preparing for future cryptographic transitions.

   A Future-Ready Platform for Banks, Issuers, and Fintechs

   For banks, issuers, and fintechs, this means access to a truly
   future-ready payment platform combining support for Visa 3.1 VIS and VCPS,
   Mastercard ECOS, advanced AES and ECC cryptography for the new EMVCo
   Contactless Kernel C8, and AES support for legacy payment environments.
   Customers benefit from stronger security, simplified future migration
   paths, and reduced technology obsolescence risk.

   The introduction of modern cryptography marks an important transition
   point for the payments industry. Financial institutions are increasingly
   looking for partners that can support both current compliance and future
   transformation — and AUSTRIACARD’s solution directly addresses these
   goals. For cardholders, the experience remains seamless and intuitive,
   while every transaction benefit from a platform designed for the future of
   digital payments.

   Strengthening Global Market Position

   This achievement reinforces AUSTRIACARD as an innovation-driven global
   payment technology company with deep expertise in secure payment operating
   systems and advanced cryptography. The world-first public Visa approval —
   verifiable at Visa’s Digital Partner Services portal — alongside support
   for both Visa 3.1 and Mastercard ECOS, signals that AUSTRIACARD can
   compete at the highest international level in payment innovation and
   actively shape the future of secure digital payments.

   Mohamed Chemloul, Group CTO, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS said:

   “This is not simply about certification — it is about technological
   leadership, future readiness, and global relevance. Being the first in the
   world to achieve a publicly listed Visa 3.1 approval is a defining moment
   for AUSTRIACARD, validating years of investment in advanced cryptography
   and in-house OS development. It is proof that we have the expertise and
   ambition to compete at the highest international level — and for our
   clients, banks, issuers, and fintechs, it means a trusted partner that is
   not only compliant today, but architected for what comes next.”

    

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   ABOUT AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG

   AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG leverages over 130 years of experience in
   information management, printing, and communications to deliver secure and
   transparent experiences for its customers. They offer a comprehensive
   suite of products and services, including payment solutions,
   identification solutions, smart cards, card personalization, digitization
   solutions, and secure data management. ACAG employs a global workforce of
   2,360 people and is publicly traded on both the Euronext Athens and Vienna
   Stock Exchanges under the symbol ACAG.

   Contact Person:  Theoni Dimopoulou, Group Communications & Marketing
   Manager

   Tel.:  T: +43 (1) 61065 - 355

   E-Mail:  [1][email protected] 

   Website:  [2]www.austriacard.com

   Symbol:  ACAG

   ISIN:  AT0000A325L0

   Stock Exchanges:  Vienna Prime Market, Euronext Athens Main Market

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   Issuer: AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
   Key word(s): Information technology

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   Language:    English
   Company:     AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG
                Lamezanstraße 4-8
                1230 Vienna
                Austria
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    https://www.austriacard.com/
   ISIN:        AT0000A325L0
   WKN:         A3D5BK
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   EQS News ID: 2361654


    
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