Hsinchu, Taiwan ROC (Oct 30, 2024) – XAC Automation Corporation (5490 Taiwan OTC), a leading R&D and manufacturing company focused on delivering commerce solutions to the payment industry since 1993, is pleased to announce it’s PCI 6 certified AT150U terminal has successfully achieved Switzerland's EP2 Hardware Certification by a close collaboration with Traffitec AG and Abrantix AG. This is a prestigious recognition essential for secure payment transactions across Swiss vending machine and petrol station environments. Designed specifically for robust outdoor performance, the AT150U is engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions while providing dependable, high-speed payment processing, making it ideal for unattended, self-service payment scenarios.

The EP2 (EFT/POS) certification, widely recognized in Switzerland, is a critical standard that ensures payment devices meet rigorous requirements for encryption, data security, and interoperability with Swiss financial networks, thereby reinforcing confidence in payment safety and performance. For Australia, West & Central European countries and Nordic area, EP2 validity are also recognized. 

This certification milestone was accomplished through a collaborative partnership with Traffitec and Abrantix, two leaders in payment technology and system integration. Traffitec, a pioneer in creating advanced kiosk systems and fuel station pump interfaces, has incorporated the AT150U to streamline payment services in Swiss fuel stations and self-service locations. By integrating XAC's AT150U, Traffitec can deliver a more seamless, user-friendly payment experience, enhancing convenience for both operators and end-users.

Abrantix played a vital role by developing the supporting payment application and other essential systems for Traffitec's pump solution. Beyond application development, Abrantix also provided comprehensive project management services and other systems Traffitec requests, ensuring the smooth implementation of the AT150U solution across various environments and aligning the project's requirements with Switzerland's regulatory standards.

“We are thrilled to reach this certification milestone with our AT150U, enabling us to better serve the Swiss market's needs for outdoor, unattended payment systems,” commented Goran Sparrdal, XAC's EMEA Chief Marketing Officer. “This achievement marks an important step in our growth strategy, as we plan to expand into other territories that value certified, reliable, and user-friendly payment solutions. We look forward to continuing our strong partnerships with Traffitec and Abrantix to deliver the AT150U's reach to additional European territories requiring EP2 certification, where the demand for secure outdoor payment solutions is on the rise.
 
 
About XAC Automation Corp.
Founded in 1993, XAC (5490 TAIWAN OTC Securities Exchange) is a leading R&D/Manufacturing company focused on transaction automation devices. With over 30 years of payment industry experience, XAC distinguishes itself by developing its own key components modules, cost-effective secure hardware architecture, and flexible commerce enabling Cloud Platforms to offer its partners (Payment Service Providers, acquirers, System Integrators (SIs), VARs, and FinTechs) complete “white label” solutions. High quality manufacturing of products is achieved through XAC's closed loop quality system and still includes owning its own factories (versus outsourcing) which is another differentiator. Today, XAC's payment technology solutions are found globally in POS terminals, high-end countertop payment devices, Electronic Cash Registers (ECRs), wireless “pay-at-the-table” devices, multi-lane consumer activated terminals, outdoor payment terminals including petroleum and gas dispensers, PIN pads, Smartcard peripherals, RFID/NFC readers, cashless ATMs, kiosks, and countless other solutions. For more information about XAC, please visit https://www.xac.com.tw
 
About Traffitec AG
Traffitec AG is an experienced and established provider of system solutions for the payment processing of fuels. As a Swiss family business, they are globally anchored and active nationally. Together with competent and long-standing partners, Traffitec offers flexible system solutions for the whole of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
More information about Traffitec, please visit https://www.traffitec.ch
 
About Abrantix AG
Abrantix AG is an experts in software and technology solutions for the payment industry. They have developed more than 500 successful payment solutions and projects and their technology is used in over 30 countries worldwide. Expertise Area includes Payment Software Engineering, Terminal Test Automation and Payment Reconciliation Tools."
More information about Abrantix, please visit https://www.abrantix.com