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Latin America and the Caribbean Region
6.2 Card Standards and Specifications
In Brazil, all solicitations, applications, advertisements, disclosures, and other
material and information regarding any A/CB program (collectively for the
purposes of this rules chapter only, “Solicitations”) must refer prominently to
the offering as a “MasterCard débito Card” and may not position the offering
as something other than a Card. The A/CB brand name or logo may not be
positioned as adding superior utility to the Card.
Any Solicitation regarding any MasterCard “débito” A/CB program must
prominently and integrally feature the MasterCard Mark accompanied by the
“débito” identifier and must identify the Issuer.
6.2 Card Standards and Specifications
6.2.5 Signature Panel
The following replaces Rule 6.2.5 of Chapter 6, “Issuing,” in part 1 of this
rulebook:
In Brazil, no signature panel or laser engraved signature is required on Cards
bearing the MasterCard Mark accompanied by the proprietary “débito” graphic
identifier. However, if a signature panel is used, it must be the authorized
MasterCard signature panel in compliance with the Identity Standards.
6.3 Optional Card Security Features
The following replaces Rule 6.3 of Chapter 6, “Issuing,” in part 1 of this
rulebook:
In Brazil, Issuers must comply with the security features for Cards bearing the
MasterCard Mark accompanied by the proprietary “débito” graphic identifier
as set forth in the Identity Standards.
6.4 PIN and Signature Requirements >>
In addition to the Rules in Chapter 6, “Issuing,” Rule 6.4 in part 1 of this
rulebook, the following applies in Brazil:
The Cardholder must be verified by a PIN for any Maestro PayPass Transaction
or Contactless Magnetic Stripe Transaction initiated with a Card issued in Brazil
that exceeds the Maestro PayPass Transaction amount ceiling limit.
A CVM is not required for a Contactless Magnetic Stripe Transaction that is
less than or equal to BRL 50.
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