Arroweye Solutions Implements BCSS for Payment Card Production

This case study details Arroweye Solutions, Inc.'s implementation of the Bank Card Security System (BCSS) to enhance its card manufacturing process for the open loop payment card market. The document outlines the challenges faced by Arroweye in passing Visa security audits, particularly regarding key management and security code generation. Brian Huse, the company's CIO, led the initiative to find a software solution that would meet Visa's technical requirements while reducing time to market. The BCSS was identified as a cost-effective alternative to traditional in-house programming, enabling Arroweye to complete a six-month project in just six weeks. The BCSS includes a comprehensive library of functions that streamline the integration of Thales payment HSMs, allowing for the secure processing of payment transactions. The case study emphasizes the operational efficiencies gained through BCSS, including the ability to produce customized payment cards rapidly while maintaining compliance with Visa standards.