EMV L1/L2/L3

Mastercard contactless kernel

A Level 2 non-contact kernel certified for Mastercard, ready to drop into a card reader, POS terminal, or SoftPOS app.

What it covers

Our Mastercard kernel handles the full contactless flow end to end:

Reads and processes Mastercard-branded contactless cards and mobile wallets
Full EMV Level 2 kernel logic — application selection, risk management, cardholder verification
Certified against Mastercard's own test plan, not just a generic EMV baseline

Mastercard Contactless. Mastercard's own contactless brand (formerly PayPass) — our kernel is certified against Mastercard's Level 2 contactless kernel specification.

SchemeMastercard

Brand nameMastercard Contactless (formerly PayPass)

Modes supportedDEK/DET, TORN, RRP and related risk-management profiles

Aonax certification statusLevel 2 kernel certified, integrated into card readers, POS terminals, and SoftPOS builds

Want this kernel in your build?

Tell us your terminal or reader platform and we will scope the integration.

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