smartcards
Chip-embedded plastic rectangles
Smartcards are plastic cards embedded with a microprocessor chip that stores and processes data.
Unlike magnetic stripe cards, smartcards can perform computations and encrypt information, making them more secure for banking, identification, and access control.
She tapped her smartcard to enter the building.
Credit cards with chips are a common type.
Requiring no physical touch
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- PINAuthentication number sequence
- terminalAt the endpoint
NFC · POS · merchant · transaction · checkout · cashless · wallet · prepaid
Small broken-off piece
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- embeddedSet firmly within something
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
reader · firmware · protocol · antenna · memory · circuitry · contact · contactless
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- PINAuthentication number sequence
- tokenizationConverting input into discrete units
- certificateFormal written attestation
tamper-resistant · cryptographic · two-factor · authorization · protected · counterfeit · cloning · skimming
Electronic entry credential
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- entryAccess or submission
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- readerOne who peruses text
turnstile · checkpoint · gate · door · barrier · proximity · unlock · entrance
Identity document abbreviation
- nationalOf a country
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- citizenLegal national member
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
photo · government · registration · verification · credential · personal · civil · resident
contactless
Requiring no physical touch
terminal · NFC · POS · merchant · transaction · checkout · cashless · wallet · prepaid · reloadable
chip
Small broken-off piece
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- embeddedSet firmly within something
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
NFC · reader · firmware · protocol · antenna · memory · circuitry · contact · contactless · ROM
encryption
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- PINAuthentication number sequence
- tokenizationConverting input into discrete units
certificate · tamper-resistant · cryptographic · two-factor · authorization · protected · counterfeit · cloning · skimming · blocked
keycard
Electronic entry credential
reader · turnstile · checkpoint · gate · door · barrier · proximity · unlock · entrance · lobby
ID
Identity document abbreviation
biometric · photo · government · registration · verification · credential · personal · civil · resident · PKI
smartcardsswipe cards
Magnetic strip access tokens
paper tickets · cash · punch cards · tokens · coins
smartcardsdigital wallets
Virtual payment storage
virtual cards · biometric authentication · Apple Pay · Google Pay
smartcardspasswords
Secret authentication strings
PINs · biometrics · facial recognition · fingerprint scanning · cash