The Visa Ready Program approved five devices in VeriFone Systems Inc.'s PAYware Mobile line of EMV-enabled mobile point-of-sale devices, VeriFone announced in a press release.

Visa's program is designed to ensure that devices, software and solutions used to initiate or accept Visa payments are compatible with Visa's requirements.

"We are committed to providing innovative payment solutions that meet the growing needs of our merchants, retailers and channel partners," Bill Nelson, executive vice president of global product management and services for VeriFone, said in the press release. "By validating the security of our mPOS technology, the Visa Ready approval gives our clients added peace of mind in knowing that they are better managing and growing their business with mPOS solutions that enhance payment security."

PAYware Mobile devices feature universal, Payment Card Industry-compliant mPOS adapters that transform smartphones and tablets into secure devices that can accept contactless, chip-and-PIN and traditional mag-stripe card payments, VeriFone said in a statement. Some devices also accept NFC payments and feature high-end barcode scanning for additional functionality such as remote inventory management, checkout and access to product information.

Specific devices within the PAYware Mobile product suite that are approved by the Visa Ready Program include the PAYware Mobile e105, e210, e255, e315 and e335.