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Welcome to Acquiris


Acquiris a.i.s.b.l. is an organisation dedicated to the management of specifications for payment terminals within the SEPA region. 

In close co-operation with stakeholders, Acquiris keeps the specifications under its management in line with market demands and technological developments. The certification process guarantees to all parties in the payment value chain that terminals deployed are in conformity with the specifications. For more information is referred to the Objectives page.

Currently Acquiris is managing the C-TAP (Common Terminal Acquiring Protocol) Specifications, the only SEPA-proof payment terminal specifications which is deployed in several European countries. 

Acquiris is a not-for-profit, independent, Membership driven organisation with an open Governance.

In case you have questions or would like more information, please Contact us.


Latest news

  • Final version C-TAP v10 released! The final version of C-TAP v10 has been released. All Acquiris members have received an email with a link and password enabling them to download the full set of ...
    Posted Apr 4, 2012 6:54 AM by Gaston Aussems
  • Draft C-TAP v10 released for consultation Acquiris is proud to announce that C-TAP v10 has been released for consultation with the stakeholders. C-TAP v10 provides for harmonisation across all geographies in which C-TAP ...
    Posted Nov 11, 2011 6:11 AM by Gaston Aussems
  • New acquiris website live Today the new and revised Acquiris website went live. Information is included on the organisation, but also the specifications and certification procedures.
    Posted Oct 18, 2011 1:24 PM by Gaston Aussems
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