Creating a Competitive Advantage with EMV Upgrades
JANUARY 13, 2021 | 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST, 9:00 AM MST, 8:00 AM PST) OR JANUARY 13, 2020 | 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM MST, 12:00 PM PST)
Learn how to reduce risk, protect your business, and make the best EMV upgrade decisions.
The Importance of EMV Compliance
With less than 6 months before the deadline, it is extremely important that you begin to plan for the EMV transition. Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to help your business avoid absorbing fraudulent fees for non compliance.
1. How to protect your site, starting today? 2. What equipment do you need to upgrade? 3. What kind of incentives are available?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
TheJohn W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Gilbarco’s Passport® Point-of-Sale (POS) System software versions 12.03 and prior utilize Windows 7 as the operating system (OS).
Microsoft is ending support of Windows 7* and will no longer provide:
Software Updates
Application Patches
Security Updates
Technical Support
How this affects your Passport POS System
Your Passport POS System will continue to function, but your operating system (OS) Combo/Server will not be optimized or receive updates.
IntroducingWindows 10
Windows 10 operating system is now required with all Passport POS systems and is included beginning with version 20.
Windows 10 provides Better Performance with Solid-State Drives (SSD) • 75% FASTER reboots • 60% FASTER data backups • Handle 30% MORE transactions per hour without seeing authorization times start to increase • FASTER installation of upgrades
Improved Security Upgrading to the latest Passport POS System hardware with Windows 10 OS, assures you’ll have the most secure, robust POS solution that minimizes the risk of security or data breaches.
The risks of not upgrading toWindows 10
Passport POS Systems running on Windows 7 are at high risk of not being Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant.*
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council requires all merchants processing cardholder data to use systems that are still supported by their respective OS vendors or have a plan to migrate to the new system if it is not yet available.
PLEASE CALL US AT 1.800.451.4021 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ORDERING DETAILS.
PX60 Combo/Server – Running Windows 7 Professional Operating System, Microsoft Support Ended January 2020*. All other Passport devices (EDH/Client) – Running Windows 7 POS Embedded Operating System – Microsoft Support Ends October 2021*. * New patches, feature enhancements, and security updates will not be released for Windows 7 after this date, work with your Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) on your plan to maintain PCI compliance.
Identifying YOUR Passport® POS Hardware & Upgrade Package
This simple guide will help you select the specific Gilbarco Passport POS Software Version 20 package designed to work seamlessly with Windows 10.
Passport® POSPX51/PX52
Purchase an upgrade to PX60 Combo, Server or Client, or Passport Edge running Version 20 or higher with Windows 10 Windows 10 cannot be installed on PX51 or PX52 model systems.
Enhanced Dispenser Hub 1EDH1/Hub 2EDH2
Purchase an EDH2 with Version 20 or higher with Windows 10 to replace EDH1 Purchase an EDH2 Version 20 or higher Windows 10 Upgrade Kit
Passport® POSPX60
Purchase a Combo, Server, or Client Version 20 or higher Windows 10 Upgrade Kit
Passport® Express Lane Self-Checkout
Purchase a Client Version 20 or higher Windows 10 Upgrade Kit
Passport® Edge POS
Purchase a PS65 EDGE Server Version 20 or higher Windows 10 Upgrade Kit Passport EDGE Subscription customers will receive kits at no charge per their subscription agreement.
PLEASE CALL US AT 1.800.451.4021 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ORDERING DETAILS.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Fueling and convenience store equipment and technology manufacturing is our ONLY business, and has been for 155 years. We’ll always be here when you need us – today, tomorrow, and years to come.
Largest Install Base
With more than 720,000 fueling positions, we have the largest installed base of UL certified and approved fueling points in North America.
Integrated Ecosystems
Whatever Point-of-Sale system you have, Gilbarco has a solution that will seamlessly integrate with it—no need for expensive modifications.
Future Proof
The Encore 700 S dispenser and FlexPay IV payment platform– better together, and the better investment for your business.
Outdoor EMV Solution
Why risk your EMV compliance to anyone but the biggest and the best?
1. Proven Design
Gilbarco’s field-proven Encore® 700 S series comes with a familiar ATM-style customer interface, a full range of alternative fuel options, and the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.
2. Enhanced Upgradable Security
You’ll benefit from Gilbarco’s global EMV® leadership and experience, including the largest install base of EMV® fueling pay points in North America.
3. Superior Merchandising Improves Profits
Encore® 700 S gives you field-proven tools to inform, persuade, and motivate your fuel customers to come inside your store and buy higher-margin goods.
4. Platform for Continued Growth
Encore® 700 S provides a strong foundation for growth with powerful, future-ready electronics to support your innovation needs, such as mobile payments, loyalty, merchandising and other applications.
Trust the numbers
155+
Years of Operation
720K +
Gilbarco Fueling Positions
350K +
EMV-capable CRINDS
3K +
Certified Service Contractors
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Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
The following is a re-post of the original article by Gilbarco Veeder-Root that can beread here.
Businesses that go without EMV on their forecourts should expect damaging monthly losses and no site is immune, according to a new fraud report.
Even relatively small gas station operators can now expect ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in fraud losses monthly for each station once the EMV liability shift goes into effect in April 2021.
We have previously detailed the painful process of getting hit with a chargeback and the criminal system in which fuel thieves operate. These new numbers mirror the harsh reality of waiting to upgrade or skipping it altogether.
In an example offered by Mercator, an operator with 12 locations spread evenly among areas deemed be low-, medium-, and high-risk, would face fraud liability totaling $17,315 per store over 12 months, or $207,783 overall. “This could change dramatically depending on the risk position of each station, and it should be noted that Mercator’s calculation takes a decidedly conservative approach,” said Tim Sloane, vice president of payments innovation at Marlborough, Mass.-based Mercator, in a statement.
The new outdoor EMV deadline will be April 17, 2021. If you haven’t begun your outdoor EMV upgrade, we strongly suggest contacting us as soon as possible at 1.800.451.4021.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
The following is a re-post of the original article by Gilbarco Veeder-Root that can be read here.
Considering getting into higher fuel blends of ethanol like E15 or E85? Make sure you’re taking advantage of the free money from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is targeting businesses with 10 or fewer sites with the program to encourage more sales and use higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel blends.
E15, E85, and other high blends of ethanol must be stored in specialized compatible equipment. HBIIP funds are being made available to help ease the costs related to upgrading fuel dispensers (gas and diesel pumps) and attached equipment, underground storage tanks, and more.
The number and size of the HBIIP grants will depend on the successful number of applicants. The agency expects to give out about 150 awards, providing assistance to 1,500 locations.
The number and size of the HBIIP grants will depend on the successful number of applicants. The agency expects to give out about 150 awards, providing assistance to 1,500 locations.
Need help navigating clean fuels?
Here’s an article to help you decide which blends are right for your business.
Applications for HBIIP funds are being accepted now through August 13, 2020 11:59 p.m. ET.
The new outdoor EMV deadline will be April 17, 2021. If you haven’t begun your outdoor EMV upgrade, we strongly suggest contacting us as soon as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
The latest one echoes Chris Whitley, Gilbarco VP of Sales and Marketing: the pressure is still on.
Beyond tips or advice, retailers might also need consider the following warnings as well. Read the full article from CS News here.
Here are some of the pulled highlights:
1. Consider the Costs
“Based on recent reports from retailers, some major card processors are considering charging retainer fees of up to $50,000 to cover expected fraud liability for operators that do not upgrade by the deadline.”
2. Don’t Count on Additional Deadline Shifts
“Regardless of the final deadline date, retailers have a lot of progress to make and an inevitably limited timeframe. Proceeding promptly is the best course of action.”
3. Start Now
“Whether or not an operator expects to be ready by the current deadline, getting plans in motion now will save hassle and money in the long run.”
4. Turn to Experts for Help
Gilbarco has “created a certification to support their specific EMV programs, designating managed network services providers (MNSPs) that are familiar with deploying and servicing their EMV compliant hardware and software.”
5. Think Beyond the Deadline
“While meeting the EMV transition deadline may feel like a sprint to the finish line, upgrading POS security is just one aspect of network transformation that can help petroleum retailers thrive. View EMV transition as a beginning, not an end.”
The new outdoor EMV deadline will be April 17, 2021. If you haven’t begun your outdoor EMV upgrade, we strongly suggest contacting your local Gilbarco distributor as soon as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Setting up new employees on the Passport POS is easy!
As we cautiously emerge from the current crisis, C-stores are on hiring sprees. You might even be training new team members right now. This week’s featured video on the Passport® Resource Center is all about setting up new employees.
Use the Gilbarco Veeder-Root resource center to give your cashier teams a crash course too!
Send them to the Passport Resource Center, to learn new tips and tricks to make transactions even faster.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to place an order at 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
Earlier this month, Visa and several other leading credit card issuers announced that they will delay the October 2020 EMV liability shift to April 17, 2021 due to complications caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
In a May 4th article that appeared on convenience.org, it states Visa had initially declined NACS request to delay as it was still monitoring the situation. NACS had requested a new deadline be set after the crisis passed and market forces could be reevaluated but Visa moved forward with setting a new deadline of April 17, 2021.
The six-month cushion will benefit retailers in varying ways, some greater than others, depending on their progress towards EMV compliance. For those that have the ball rolling, the delay may eliminate their lapse in compliance, keeping their businesses safe from fraud chargebacks. Retailers that haven’t started will still experience a gap in fraud liability protection.
“Most Gilbarco distributors suggest placing orders sooner rather than later,” said Chris Whitley – Gilbarco Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “Getting on a distributor’s schedule now will help that retailer understand how much the new delay really benefits their business.”
Meanwhile—despite the recent announcement of the EMV deadline delay—many retailers are staying the course, despite the commercial disruption posed by COVID-19. Businesses that already put their EMV plans in motion are now seeing the fruits of their preparations – even during the pandemic.
And of course, the John W. Kennedy Company is here to help with your migration by offering you the best options from the leader in EMV Forecourt and Point Of Sale technology: Click on the images below to get an overview of some of your options:
Beat the October 2020 EMV deadline with huge savings from Gilbarco Veeder-Root.
Please note: While we are authorized to sell genuine Gilbarco replacement boards and parts nationwide, we are NOT authorized to sell equipment or kit sides beyond our Gilbarco PMA distributor agreement. If you have any questions about Gilbarco parts or equipment, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.
These Packages are Easy Steps to Instant Savings
Purchase Via the John W. Kennedy Company – Dispensers and Passport must be on the same purchase order by 11/15/20
Rebate Request & Commission – We fill out “Rebate Request Form” and commission equipment.
Your C-store, powered by Gilbarco.
Independent stations save $10,000 when you bundle 4 or more Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with a new Passport® Point-of-Sale or $7,500 when you bundle 4 or more Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with a Passport® trade-up.
Exclusive Dispenser + Passport Package
The Encore® 700 S is the industry’s most durable and proven fuel dispenser, paired with the industry’s fastest growing POS solution, Passport,® Gilbarco has designed a package to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. The exclusive Shell package E700 S dispensers come standard with FlexPay™ IV CRIND with full EMV and PCI PED certification. The CRIND comes with a FlexPay™ Hybrid Card Reader that accepts both magnetic stripe cards and EMV chip cards to provide your customers protection through data encryption as well as innovative physical security features. Gilbarco’s Passport® Point of Sale System has industry-leading security and functionality. No POS system offers more runway to keep your business up and running longer.
Independent gas stations save an additional $4,500 per site when you bundle 2-5 Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with the simple and intuitive tablet Passport® EDGE
Exclusive Dispenser + Passport EDGE Package
The Encore® 700 S is the industry’s most durable and proven fuel dispenser, paired with the industry’s fastest growing POS solution, Passport,® Gilbarco has designed a package to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. The exclusive Shell package E700 S dispensers come standard with FlexPay™ IV CRIND with full EMV and PCI PED certification. The CRIND comes with a FlexPay™ Hybrid Card Reader that accepts both magnetic stripe cards and EMV chip cards to provide your customers protection through data encryption as well as innovative physical security features.
Encore® 700 S Included Features
5.7″ Color Screen
Included
Option to upgrade to 10.4″ Color Screen
With 8-year ATV Agreement
Contactless Card Reader
Included
DCM
Included
Catlow Hanging Hardware
Included
Option to upgrade to ERGO 75 Nozzles
$55 per nozzle | 2 year warranty
Brand Image
Included
Passport EDGE Pricing
Single Cashier Workstation Monthly Subscription
$249
Dual Cashier Workstation Monthly Subscription
$299
Optional Installation Monthly Pricing
$70
Optional Installation Monthly Pricing
$70
Total Monthly Subscription Price + Install
$319
Total Monthly Subscription Price + Install
$369
Your store, at your fingertips.
Independent Marketers save up to $7,000 when switching to Gilbarco’s industry-leading c-store POS or save over $1,400when upgrading your current Passport.
The Passport® Point Of Sale system provides you with the tools you need to grow, control, and track your business. With the richest third-party interfaces on the market, an easy-to-use touch screen, accurate reporting features, and reliable service, you can stay on top of your c-store POS transactions while being guaranteed expert support if you need it.
Exclusive Passport® Package
Gilbarco’s Passport® Point of Sale System is the fuel and c-store industry’s fastest growing POS solution. Passport® is designed to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. With industry-leading security and functionality, no POS system offers more runway to keep your business up and running longer.
Passport® Included Features
Base Applications Modules
Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Store Module
Pricing via Distributor
Employee Management Module
Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Card Services Module
Pricing via Distributor
Advanced Merchandising Module
Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Loyalty Module
Pricing via Distributor
Carwash Module
Included
Play at Pump Module
Included
Passport PSO Plus Coverage
Included- 1st year
And Remember These Easy Steps to Instant Savings for The Above Packages
Purchase Via the John W. Kennedy Company – Dispensers and Passport must be on the same purchase order by 11/15/20!!
Rebate Request & Commission – We fill out “Rebate Request Form” and commission equipment.
There are also available offers for branded locations as well. So don’t hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021!
Please note: While we are authorized to sell genuine Gilbarco replacement boards and parts nationwide, we are NOT authorized to sell equipment or kit sides beyond our Gilbarco PMA distributor agreement. If you have any questions about Gilbarco parts or equipment, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.
And of course, the John W. Kennedy Company is here to help with your migration by offering you the best options from the leader in EMV Forecourt and Point Of Sale technology: Click on the images below to get an overview of some of your options:
Ignoring the October 2020 deadline for EMV at the pump could cost you more than upgrading
The October 2020 deadline to upgrade your equipment to the EMV standard is just around the corner and will be here before you know it! If you haven’t addressed your EMV needs as of yet, you should start right now! Not only will there be a crunch on equipment as the deadline approaches, there will be an even bigger crunch on the available service companies and technicians qualified to perform your required upgrades before you hit the deadline wall of October 2020!
Missing this deadline will be very costly to those who don’t act at all. Don’t expect the deadline to be pushed out again as there is extreme concern by consumers when it comes to the security of their personal information and the credit card companies are listening! But more importantly to retailers is the HUGE liability shift of chargebacks from the credit card companies to YOU, the retailers who don’t upgrade; that’s a financial hit that will certainly be felt immediately. Currently, gas stations and c-stores are some of the weakest links in the chain at this time for being non-EMV compliant and with the plethora of information available on all matters related to EMV, there is no reason to hesitate any longer.
Jerry Soverinsky, a contributor to NACS Magazine has a great article in the December 2019 issue (click here to see the PDF of Jerry’s article). Jerry points out the associated costs for those who wait and those who ignore the deadline, which could very likely cost you more than the upgrade itself! Jerry’s article is quite the read and very worth a look if you are weighing the options of upgrading now or waiting. The article has facts, figures and some great graphs to lay out what’s at stake.
And of course, the John W. Kennedy Company is here to help with your migration by offering you the best options from the leader in EMV Forecourt and Point Of Sale technology: Click on the images below to get an overview of some of your options:
Windows 7!
The number and size of the HBIIP grants will depend on the successful number of applicants. The agency expects to give out about 150 awards, providing assistance to 1,500 locations.
