PROXusb

Quick and easy introduction of contactless payments

Contactless payments are becoming more and more common in public transport because the advantages are clear: during the Covid-19 pandemic, transport operators can increase the safety of their drivers and passengers, while also speeding up boarding times and reducing expensive cash handling costs. INIT has responded quickly to the changing needs of its customers with the development of its new external payment terminal, PROXusb for contactless payments.

The compact device (9,5 cm x 9,5 cm x 4 cm; 3.7" x 3.7" x 1.6") can be easily connected via a USB cable to the PC-based ticket printer and on-board computer EVENDpc/EVENDpc2/EVENDpc3. Using the standardised ZVT protocol, PROXusb is connected outside the driver’s cab to create a safe distance between the driver and paying passenger.

PROXusb enables transport operators to offer the entire range of contactless payment options – NFC smartcards, EMV compatible credit/debit cards, or NFC compatible smartphones via Apple Pay® or Google Pay™. This includes either pure contactless payment (EMV retail), open-payment applications according to the EMV transit standard or account-based systems. The implementation of national standards such as ITSO, Calypso, the VDV core application, or even a proprietary solution defined for the transport company is also possible.

Variants for Bluetooth data transmission and PIN entry

In addition, INIT is currently developing a version with an integrated PIN pad that also enables the purchase of higher priced tickets from the driver. In this way, INIT provides a really simple solution that is designed for robust use within the vehicle.

Another external device will make any cable connection obsolete: Instead, Bluetooth will be used as the data connection and an integrated battery will supply the power.

Features

  • Enables the quick introduction of contactless payments
  • Delivers a compact solution with easy installation
  • Allows contactless payments with NFC for smartcards, debit/credit cards and smartphones
  • Supports several payment service providers: fiserv/FirstData/TeleCash and VR Payment
  • Supported standards: VDV-KA, ITSO, Calypso
  • Extremely swift transactions

Contact

Georg-Maximilian Michalski

Key Account Manager
INIT GmbH
Germany

 

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This article was published in our customer magazine INITiative, issue 1/2021. If you want to receive the magazine regularly per e-mail, we kindly ask you to subscribe.

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