smartcard
Plastic with microprocessor
A smartcard is a plastic card embedded with a microprocessor chip that stores and processes data.
Unlike magnetic stripe cards, smartcards can perform calculations and authentication: The office uses smartcards for building access.
They appear in credit cards, transit passes, and identification systems.
Also written as two words: smart card.
Compact computing circuit
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
circuitry · integrated circuit · memory · antenna · e-wallet · reader · interface · embedded
One who peruses text
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- insertPlace within another thing
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
terminal · turnstile · gate · badge · entry · keypad · slot · validation
Authentication number sequence
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- tokenizationConverting input into discrete units
biometrics · cryptographic · digital signature · tamper-resistant · access control · data protection · confidentiality · two-factor
Transport payment
- transitMovement between places
- metroUrban rail transit
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- busLarge passenger vehicle
railcard · clipper · commuter · transfer · reload · journey · concession · zone
Exchange of goods/money
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- debitSubtraction from account
- prepaidSettled in advance
- e-walletElectronic payment storage system
POS · merchant · balance · top-up · checkout · refund · bank · Visa
Identity document abbreviation
- credentialProof of qualification
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- employeeHired organizational member
student · membership · photo · national ID · government · verification · citizen · registration
microprocessor
Compact computing circuit
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- chipSmall broken-off piece
contactless · circuitry · integrated circuit · memory · antenna · e-wallet · reader · interface · embedded · programmable
reader
One who peruses text
contactless · terminal · turnstile · gate · badge · entry · keypad · slot · validation · verification
PIN
Authentication number sequence
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- chipSmall broken-off piece
tokenization · biometrics · cryptographic · digital signature · tamper-resistant · access control · data protection · confidentiality · two-factor · certificate
fare
Transport payment
bus · railcard · clipper · commuter · transfer · reload · journey · concession · zone
transaction
Exchange of goods/money
e-wallet · POS · merchant · balance · top-up · checkout · refund · bank · Visa · Mastercard
ID
Identity document abbreviation
- credentialProof of qualification
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- licenseFormal grant of permission
employee · student · membership · photo · national ID · government · verification · citizen · registration · personnel
- access cardskey cards, keycard, room key, ID badges, employee badges
- prepaidprepaid phone, prepaid plan, prepaid debit, prepaid visa, top-up
- RFIDtag, RFID tags, reader, RFID chips, transponder
- faresbase fare, standard fare, adult fare, student fare, senior fare
- ticketsticket purchase, concert tickets, train ticket, bus ticket, movie tickets
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
smartcardswipe card
Magnetic-strip access credential
paper ticket · punch card · cash · paper currency · coins
smartcarddigital wallet
Virtual payment storage
mobile payment · virtual card · cryptocurrency · Apple Pay · Google Pay