1. What is D-PAS?
D-Payment Application Specification, or D-PAS, is the Discover®
EMV compliant smart-card payment solution
for both contact and contactless interfaces. Discover supports and conforms to current EMV standards,
allowing for easy implementation and integration of the D-PAS solution.
Investing in D-PAS provides the opportunity to build new business partnerships and alliances while meeting the
growing demands of the industry.
Our Global Experience
Across all regions of the world, Discover has been implementing D-PAS for several years. Over 3 million cards have
already been issued globally and cross-border D-PAS transactions are taking place today.
With our growing list of D-PAS deployment opportunities, we have both the infrastructure and partners in place to
support your clients’ migration to D-PAS.
Discover has a comprehensive list of globally qualified test tool platforms to assist with your clients’ migration to
D-PAS. We have developed an efficient test tool qualification process to ensure your clients can use their preferred
EMV testing platform when migrating to D-PAS.
Opportunities when Developing for D-PAS
Discover is ready to help you easily develop and integrate D-PAS testing tools into your system, so you can:
• Meet many payment scheme requirements and quickly increase your global market reach all at the same
time with solution offerings for Discover Network, Diner’s Club International®
, PULSE®
and our network
alliance partners
• Capitalize on our clients’ migration to chip, ensuring satisfaction on all fronts
• Gain access to dedicated test tool qualification representatives who understand your business case and
who have the technical expertise to support you every step of the way
Discover®
Contact & Contactless: D-PAS
For EMV Test Solution Providers

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We are Here to Support You
Discover is committed to making the migration to D-PAS quick, efficient and frictionless. Our process is simple,
straightforward to implement, and works to solve for your business needs. Here’s how it works…
Vendor Registration
Specification & Process Review
Product Need Assessment
Product Registration
Product Development
Lab Evaluation
Qualification Request
Letter of Qualification Issuance
EMV Test Solution Providers
Standing Out Starts Here.
If you are ready to be part of the migration to D-PAS, contact Discover to get started.
D-PAS Testing Needs
With your customers’ needs in mind, consider upgrading your EMV test tools to support the following D-PAS testing:
• Acquirer host
• Issuer host
• Acquirer terminal end-to-end
• Card simulation
• Personalization validation
General Inquiries
Email: dpasinfo@discover.com
Test Tool Qualification Inquiries
Email: dpastoolqualification@discover.com