Remote Key Injection (RKI) and Local Key Injection (LKI) are two secure methods for loading keys into payment terminals. The main differences lie in speed, scalability, and deployment flexibility.
|
Feature |
RKI (Remote Key Injection) |
LKI (Local Key Injection) |
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Delivery method |
Remote via secure network |
In person at a secure facility |
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Scalability |
High – inject hundreds of terminals at once |
Low – 7–10 devices/day per technician |
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Speed |
Fast–rollout in under a week |
Slow – often takes weeks or months |
|
PCI Compliance |
Yes |
Yes |
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Accuracy |
Automated, low error risk |
Manual, higher chance of errors |
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Operational Cost |
Lower |
Higher (logistics, manual labor) |
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Best for |
Large, distributed estates |
Small-scale, secure-room deployments |
With Ingenico’s RKI solution, keys are injected remotely - eliminating the need for shipping, on-site operations, and manual intervention.
Thinking of switching from LKI to RKI? Talk to us about migrating your terminal estate.