It is possible to change the issuing CA for an originator, but not possible to merge originators.
Merchant certificates can be renewed until the issuer revokes it. It is necessary to issue a new activation URL and distribute this before the old certificate is set to revoked.
Before the merger:
Step
Description
Responsible
Task
Deadline
Status
Documents and notes
1) Set up internal routines
The respective TSP or Bank will require to have in place internal routines for move or merger of RA's.
TSP or Bank
Decide the following:
How to deal with the OTP tokens
End user impact
Information to end users
How to deal with logs and how/who to archive (admin logs for certificates)
Which originator will be used after the merger
If the originator will change name or not
Note that the TSP/Bank is responsible for handling the end user certificates through the whole process, including revoke of old certificates.
Status
title
Planning
2) BITS Approval
The respective TSP or Bank will require BITS approval for the following move or merger before ordering an RA ceremony.