Betel

Accelerate EMVCo C-8 transition without hardware dependencies.

Betel is a cloud-based terminal simulator that helps payment stakeholders identify field issues, debug rapidly, and reduce costs across the certification lifecycle.

Built for distributed teams, Betel enables you to replicate contact and contactless terminal behavior and run EMV transactions remotely across POS, ATM, and SoftPOS environments, all from your browser.

Whether you are an acquirer, issuer, processor, scheme, terminal vendor, or merchant, Betel simplifies the collection of real-time transaction logs. It avoids the time spent on terminal shipping, issue identification, and reproduction.

With EMVCo C-8 becoming the new global standard for contactless payments, Betel's multi-kernel architecture enables seamless validation, debugging, and transition between legacy and C-8 profiles.

Challenges

Betel tackles the technical and operational challenges faced by acquirers, processors, schemes, and merchants in isolating and reproducing bugs in the exact terminal environment, including kernel, issuer response, and host integration.  

It removes the need for physical device management, reducing both certification and QA timelines while enabling parallel testing and faster collaboration.

Addresses all the test challenges that the acquirer, issuer, processor, scheme, terminal vendor, or merchant would face:

  • Payment teams are linked to physical hardware that needs constant shipping and logistics management
  • Reproducing and debugging issues takes forever, slowing down the entire process
  • There's little to no real-time visibility into what's happening during transactions
  • Transitioning to the newly released EMVCo C-8 and validating new kernels adds layers of complexity
  • Teams spread across different geographies are finding it difficult to collaborate effectively
  • Certification and QA drag on for months, delaying go-to-market

Features

Multi-Terminal Support

Test across POS, mPOS, ATM, and SoftPOS configurations from one platform

Cloud-Based Testing

Access terminal simulations remotely without physical hardware dependencies

C-8 Kernel Validation

Validate EMVCo C-8 contactless kernel specifications seamlessly

Transaction Monitoring

Track every transaction in real-time with detailed logs and instant visibility

Custom Terminal Configurations

Use pre-defined setups or create custom configurations tailored to your needs

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Cryptogram Generation & Validation

Process issuer scripts and validate cryptograms within the testing environment

Parallel Testing at Scale

Run multiple test suites concurrently to accelerate certification timelines

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Plug-In Your Own Kernel

Integrate scheme-specific kernels for specialized testing requirements

Benefits

Some of the key benefits of Betel include:

  • Validate cards against the schemes kernel and C-8 (EMVCo Contactless) kernel.
  • Configure PIN, Amount, TAC, CVM, and keys.
  • Support a minimum transaction type to enable testing with various configurations provided by the schemes.
  • Seamless connection with issuer/acquirer host test platforms.
  • Visualizes terminal display for transaction prompts and progress.
  • HTML-format logs for easy review and sharing.
  • User-friendly interface; minimal setup required.

Credibility

A leading international payment scheme deployed Betel to help its merchants and issuing partners debug and resolve terminal issues faster. Read the complete case study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betel?

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Betel is our cloud-based terminal simulator that lets you remotely simulate contact and contactless payment terminals. It's designed to help you identify field issues, debug rapidly, and reduce costs for host integration and card testing, all without physical hardware.

Is Betel a cloud-based tool?

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Yes, Betel is completely cloud-based. You can access it from anywhere through your browser; no infrastructure setup or physical terminals are required.

What types of terminals can Betel simulate?

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Betel supports multiple terminal types, including:

  • POS terminals
  • mPOS devices
  • ATM terminals
  • SoftPOS environments
  • Both contact and contactless configurations

How is Betel different from physical terminal testing?

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Betel eliminates the need for physical hardware, which means:

  • No shipping terminals
  • No logistics costs or delays
  • Real-time debugging from anywhere
  • Multi-user access for distributed teams
  • Faster issue identification and resolution

Can Betel be used for host integration testing?

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Yes. Betel seamlessly connects to issuer and acquirer host test platforms, making it ideal for host integration testing and validation.

How does Betel help with debugging?

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Betel helps you isolate and reproduce bugs in real time by replicating the exact terminal environment, including the kernel and the issuer's response. You get detailed transaction logs in HTML format for easy review and sharing.

Can it customize terminal configurations?

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Yes. Betel supports:

  • Pre-defined terminal configuration templates
  • Custom configurations based on your needs
  • PIN, Amount, TAC, CVM, and key configurations
  • Region and language-based customizations
  • Multiple transaction types with various scheme configurations

Can multiple team members use Betel simultaneously?

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Yes. Betel's cloud-based system enables multi-user access with shared configurations, making collaboration efficient for distributed teams.

Do we need physical card readers to use Betel?

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Betel is compatible with PC/SC readers if you want to test with physical cards, but it's not required. You can also simulate success messages without a connected acquirer.