June 2004

Home delivery drivers and couriers can now verify credit card details at a consignment's destination. T@lecom's CardHolder Present facility works with its Wireless Delivered consignment tracking service. It operates over the GPRS network to authenticate a credit card with the issuing company.

In addition to verifying the card, the process can serve as a proof of delivery. Authentication information is encrypted for transmission over the GPRS network.

Card verification means that deliveries can be made to wherever the card holder expects to be, which could help customers get their goods and delivery companies improve their hit rate.

T@lecom says its market research indicates that customers will accept higher delivery charges for the improved service and better security.