Smart cards are quickly becoming the preferred platform for conducting transactions and verifying identities around the world. These small devices look like a credit card but are capable of acting like a computer, thus the term "smart card". The portable convenience and security of the smart card has lead to increasing demand. It can be used to verify a user's identity to log on to a computer network; allow a physician to scan a patient's medical records and history; and it is now the modern replacement of the many forms ID, travel, credit and access cards.
What are the advantages of using a smart card?
Smart Cards are:
more reliable than a magnetic strip card
can store a thousand times more information than a magnetic stripe card
more durable and much more secure than a magnetic stripe card
can perform multiple functions in a wide range of industries
compatible with portable electronic devices such as phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and PCs
constantly evolving to accommodate technological advancements
Tx Systems provides a variety of memory smart cards in sizes that range from 1kB to 256kB. We also provide PIN protected memory cards for added security. For even more security features microprocessor cards and contactless smart cards can be used for encryption, authentication and physical access control. To find out more about smart cards technology you can visit our links page. Our smart cards come in packs of 10 cards except where noted.
