CPACE is the contactless application used on the Zimswitch national scheme, and it is what turns a Zimswitch card into a tap-to-pay card. We support issuers and acquirers on both sides of that transaction.
For issuers we handle CPACE profile setup, personalisation and key management. For acquirers we configure and certify terminals to accept CPACE taps alongside contact chip and magstripe.
What you get
CPACE issuing
Card profile design, personalisation data preparation and issuer key management for contactless Zimswitch cards.
Terminal acceptance
CPACE kernel configuration on Sunmi, Aisino and Nexgo terminals, including CVM and floor-limit rules.
Certification support
We prepare and walk your test cases through scheme certification rather than handing you a specification.
HSM-backed key handling
Contactless keys are generated and stored in Thales HSMs under dual control.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zimswitch CPACE?
CPACE is the contactless payment application supported on the Zimswitch national scheme. It is what allows a Zimswitch card to be tapped at a terminal instead of inserted.
Can my existing POS terminals accept CPACE?
Contactless-capable terminals can generally be configured to accept CPACE. We assess your estate and handle the kernel configuration and certification where the hardware supports it.