When can cluster approach be adopted?

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• Who are applicable for Cluster approach?

  A set of banks will be classified as cluster banks if they have the same 1. Application service provider (ASP) 2. Switch software & version 3. CBS software & version 4. Reconciliation system. Further, this is applicable only for select Products & ...

• What is the difference between normal approach and cluster approach?

  In normal Certification, the Bank needs to undergo complete testing - need to execute all the prescribed test cases successfully - and obtain the Certification sign-off. Only after receiving this signoff, the Bank can proceed for Production movement. ...

• What are the documents required for cluster approach?

  • Bank Waiver letter – In bank letter head with Bank seal and sign. • ASP waiver letter – In ASP letter head with ASP seal and sign.

• How many test cases are to be performed for EMV Host to Host testing in cluster approach?

  Under cluster approach, there will not be any Certification testing as such. The request will directly go for Production movement, subject to On-boarding Documents being approved.

• What documents required for cluster approach?

  Along with risk & legal documents, waiver letter from bank & ASP is required.