Contact Smart Cards with Chip

Contact chip smart cards feature an embedded chip for secure data storage and processing, requiring physical contact for communication. They offer versatile applications in finance, healthcare, government, and education, supporting secure transactions, access control, electronic passports, loyalty programs, and more. The cards integrate with biometrics for enhanced security, adhere to industry standards, and provide advanced encryption features.

Contact smart cards have a contact area of approximately 1 square centimetre (0.16 sq in), comprising several gold-plated contact pads. These pads provide electrical connectivity when inserted into a reader, which is used as a communications medium between the smart card and a host (e.g., a computer, a point of sale terminal) or a mobile telephone. These Cards do not contain batteries, power is supplied by the card reader.