Cardtrend Joins IFSF as Technical Associate Member

KUALA LUMPUR / BIRMINGHAM  – Cardtrend, the trusted leader in customized closed-loop transaction authorization since 2001, is proud to announce its admission as a Technical Associate Member of the International Forecourt Standards Forum (IFSF). This strategic milestone bridges Cardtrend’s 20-year legacy of high-volume delivery in Southeast Asia with its ongoing expansion into the global mobility and fuel retail payment ecosystem. As the architect behind the region’s most sought-after fuel retail systems, Cardtrend’s membership in the IFSF reinforces a commitment to driving global technical standards, interoperability and digital transformation.

Pioneering Security and Scale

With a reputation built on powering Southeast Asia’s largest closed-loop fuel card network, Cardtrend brings unparalleled expertise in managing complex, high-volume B2B transaction environments. Notably, Cardtrend remains at the forefront of industry compliance as the first provider in ASEAN to achieve the prestigious PCI-SSF certification, setting a regional benchmark for secure transaction authorization at scale.

Shaping the Future of Mobility

Through this IFSF collaboration, Cardtrend will actively contribute to the advancement of open technical standards for forecourt systems. This involvement is critical as the industry evolves toward:

  • Seamless POS and Payment Integration: Ensuring efficient processing across diverse service providers.
  • New Energy Solutions: Enabling future-ready payment ecosystems for EV charging and alternative fuels.
  • Data-Driven Fleet Management: Empowering B2B clients with specialized, secure digital infrastructure.

 

“We look forward to collaborating with global peers to ensure that as the fuel retail sector digitizes, it remains secure, efficient and customer-centric”

About Cardtrend

Founded in 2001, Cardtrend specializes in customized closed-loop transaction authorization and card management solutions. Serving exclusively B2B clients, the company delivers the most sought-after system in the fuel retail industry, powering secure and high-speed transaction authorization across Southeast Asia’s largest fuel card network.