smart cards
Microprocessor-equipped credentials
Smart cards are plastic cards embedded with an integrated circuit chip that stores and processes data.
Unlike magnetic stripe cards, smart cards can perform cryptographic operations and store more information securely.
They're used for credit cards with chip readers, SIM cards in phones, transit passes, and secure ID badges.
Insert your smart card into the reader.
Requiring no physical touch
- tap-to-payChip-proximity checkout method
- terminalAt the endpoint
- POSRetail or grammar term
- transactionExchange of goods/money
merchant · credit · debit · prepaid · retail · checkout · purchase · Visa
Confirming genuine identity
- encryptionConverting data into code
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- PINAuthentication number sequence
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
tokenization · tamper-resistant · digital signature · certificate · private key · fraud prevention · two-factor · secure channel
Electronic entry credential
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- entryAccess or submission
- turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
- checkpointInspection station on route
reader · swipe · tap · clearance · restricted · gatekeeper · barrier · permit
Compact computing circuit
- integrated circuitMiniaturized semiconductor electronics package
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- circuitryInterconnected electronic components
antenna · memory · read-write
Phone identity module
- e-passportChip-enabled identity booklet
- national IDState-issued citizen document
- driver licenseOfficial authorization to operate vehicles
- biometric passportChip-embedded identity booklet for travel
contactless
Requiring no physical touch
- tap-to-payChip-proximity checkout method
- terminalAt the endpoint
- POSRetail or grammar term
transaction · merchant · credit · debit · prepaid · retail · checkout · purchase · Visa · Mastercard
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
- encryptionConverting data into code
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- PINAuthentication number sequence
biometrics · tokenization · tamper-resistant · digital signature · certificate · private key · fraud prevention · two-factor · secure channel · data protection
keycard
Electronic entry credential
checkpoint · reader · swipe · tap · clearance · restricted · gatekeeper · barrier · permit · visitor pass
microprocessor
Compact computing circuit
- integrated circuitMiniaturized semiconductor electronics package
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
circuitry · antenna · memory · read-write
SIM
Phone identity module
- e-passportChip-enabled identity booklet
- national IDState-issued citizen document
- driver licenseOfficial authorization to operate vehicles
biometric passport · telecom · mobile · eSIM
metro
Urban rail transit
- public transitbus, train, subway, metro, tram
- ID badgesID badges, badge, ID cards, photo ID, name tags
- access cardskey cards, keycard, room key, ID badges, employee badges
- NFCNFC, NFC chip, NFC chips, contactless, contactless payment
- smart transittraffic management, traffic lights, traffic cameras, real-time data, pedestrian signals
- directory servicesActive Directory, LDAP, directory tree, schema, domain
smart cardspaper tickets
Printed proof of admission
punch cards · swipe cards · cash · tokens