Contact IC Cards - Trusted Payment Solutions: Safety

There is a simple way to check whether you are using a magnetic stripe card or an RFID card: 

1. Check if there is an arrow at the front.

2. Check if a black (sometimes brown, silver, or gold) magnetic stripe is at the backside. If both yes, then it’s a magnetic stripe card.

You use an RFID card if you cannot see anything on the card surface - even if sometimes you can see an arrow on the front.

To double-confirm, put the card in front of a bright light; you will see the copper antenna inside, as shown in the picture below.

Trusted Financial Solution Card Overview

We manufacture trusted Contact IC Cards for payment programs that require stable card quality, predictable personalization, and clear operational control in day-to-day use. This model is produced in CR80 size (85.5mm×54mm) or customized dimensions with customized color, helping issuers keep a consistent brand appearance while maintaining a familiar wallet form factor for cardholders, offering a streamlined fit compared to thicker ABS Clamshell Cards. We focus on producing a dependable card body and a clean surface foundation so financial institutions and service operators can personalize, re-issue, and manage cards efficiently across large batches and long service cycles.

In real payment environments, a card must be easy to recognize, easy to verify, and easy to handle. We produce this model so it can support practical verification elements and structured issuance rules, which helps staff reduce ambiguity at counters, kiosks, and service desks. It is a reliable base for trusted financial solutions where consistent manufacturing and straightforward card operations matter as much as security and user experience, often deployed alongside RFID Cards for comprehensive access and payment control. From a production standpoint, we focus on repeatability: stable contact behavior, consistent print output, and predictable finishing so the same experience can be maintained over long service cycles.

For larger projects, we coordinate batch organization and traceability to support staged rollouts, branch allocation, and replacement management. This helps when cards are distributed through multiple departments or partners and program owners need a clear way to control versions. We also consider practical handling details such as scuff resistance and surface feel—prioritizing the uniformity of PVC over the textured finish of Wooden Cards—so the card stays readable and professional-looking through routine use. For service teams, this predictability reduces troubleshooting time and keeps replacement decisions straightforward. We can also keep batch separation clear during delivery, which helps program owners manage staged deployment and avoid mixing versions in storage. That discipline supports long-cycle programs where consistency matters more than short-term changes. It is built for repeat orders.

FAQ

Q1: What thickness can you produce for this card?

A1: We support ISO standard 0.76mm thickness as well as customized thickness options to meet specific program requirements.

Q2: What lamination finishes are available for this financial card?

A2: We support multiple craftsmanship options for the card surface, including glossy, matte, and frosted finished lamination.

Q3: What chip models are typically integrated into this solution?

A3: This model supports a wide range of Contact IC options, including SLE4442/5542, SLE4428/5528, BL7442, BL7428, AT24C series, and AT88SC102, or other customized chips as needed.

Q4: What card features can be added for verification and control workflows?

A4: We support various functional crafts including magnetic stripe, barcode, signature panel, variable QR code, anti-counterfeiting elements, and serial number (SN) marking.