Introduction

iOS 3DS SDK

3-D Secure Mobile SDK is the mobile-device-side component of 3-D Secure, one of the novelties introduced by the new, EMVCo 2.0 protocol version. It secures authentication in mobile-based purchases. Being integrated in 3-D Secure Requestor (Merchant) app, enables the app for EMV 3DS (2.0) transactions.

The Netcetera iOS 3DS SDK is an implementation of the 3-D Secure Mobile SDK, by Netcetera AG.

System Requirements

Requirement Details
Swift 4.2 The 3DS SDK is developed in Swift development language. Because of still not stable ABI of Swift, the SDK can be used only in the same development Swift Version.
Objective-C The SDK can also be used in an Objective-C application or library, proper bridging is implemented.
iOS 10 Minimum iOS version that the SDK supports.

Deliveries

The Netcetera iOS 3DS SDK delivery includes:

  • 3DS development SDK
  • 3DS production SDK only for devices
  • License file
  • Integration Guide document for the SDK
  • Netcetera Merchant Demo app - sample requestor app
  • Guide for the demo app

Versioning and Update Policy

The Netcetera iOS 3DS SDK follows the software versioning convention. The releases have semantic versioning scheme, meaning the version name will be composed of MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.

  • MAJOR - protocol version, i.e. 2
  • MINOR - OS version update (a new iOS release), typically once a year
  • PATCH - bug or security fix, immediate or quarterly at most

It is recommended that the 3DS Requestor App always use the latest available version of the SDK.

Scope

This document serves as a guide for the 3DS SDK integrator of the Netcetera iOS 3DS SDK version 2.0.0, providing details how the SDK to be configured and integrated into an iOS application or library.

Please check Release Notes page for detailed release notes about the current and previous versions of the Netcetera iOS 3DS SDK.

Supporting documentation

Relevant documents that are specific to the EMV 3-D Secure protocol and could be used in conjunction with this guide:

Disclaimer

Information in this document is provided as it is. All representations, statements, opinions and proposals are to the best of our present knowledge.