What are the EMV Versions?

The history of EMV versions is given below:

1. EMV was standardized in 1995.
2. EMV 3.0, released in 1996, was the first widely used version. For this reason, it is commonly known as EMV '96.
3. In 1998, additions were made to EMV 3.0, creating version EMV 3.1.1.
4. In December 2000, version EMV 4.0 was created. Although its official name is EMV 4.0, it became popularly known as EMV 2000.
5. In June 2007, a new version was released as EMV 4.1.
6. In June 2008, version EMV 4.2 was created.
7. In November 2011, version EMV 4.3 was created. Version 4.3 was published as 4 separate books.
   • Book 1 – Application Independent ICC to Terminal Interface Requirements
   • Book 2 – Security and Key Management
   • Book 3 – Application Specification
   • Book 4 – Cardholder, Attendant, and Acquirer Interface Requirements
8. Later, version EMV 4.3 was further developed into versions 4.3a, 4.3c, 4.3g, and 4.3h.