Barnes has released the new version 3.62 of its CPT/CAT PVT Tool

September 2020
Barnes International is pleased to announce that a new version 3.62.0 of the Barnes CPT & CAT Software used by Issuers, Payment Schemes, Personalization Bureaus and Laboratories worldwide is now available.

Customers wishing to update their existing CPT or CAT installation can download the required update package which also includes the product release notes and update instructions at www.barnestest.com/en-us/support/ (“Product Downloads”).

➡️ In addition, we are pleased to advise that Barnes CPT/CAT 3000v3CL Tool with the (optional) Visa GPR PVT Module are qualified by Visa Europe and meet the published requirements of the “PVT Tool Qualification Process v1.0, June 2020”.

FAQ – Software Updates

Why is it important to update my CPT Personalization Validation Tool?

All users are recommended to update their tool in order to keep up with Payment Scheme requirements and to benefit from these improvements.

How do I update my CPT to the new version?

Customers wishing to update their existing CPT or CAT 3000v3 installation can download the required update package from our support page (“Product Downloads”).
The product release notes and update instructions are available within the downloadable zip file.

Do I have to pay?

The software updates require no extra cost and are already included in your licence fee.

How do I know what CPT version I am currently using?

To check which version you are currently using: please open your CPT or CAT 3000v3 software and click on Help/ About.

If you have any questions or need more comprehensive update instructions, please email chipsupport@barnestest.com.

For more information about Barnes EMV Personalization Validation Test Tools, please visit: www.barnestest.com/test-tools/emv-personalization-validation/ or contact our team at sales@barnestest.com.