American Express Co.'s introduction of the first smart card application available on the Internet could inspire similar programs from other issuers. A Visa U.S.A. executive called American Express' ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The payment application enables financial institutions to ...

There was a time in the not-so-distant past where “one card that would rule them all,” was a hotly discussed topic. Credit, debit, transit, multiple loyalty schemes and possibly even identification ...

HID showcases iCLASS application solutions for ID badge issuance, logical access, mobile ID verification, parking control, industrial applications, and cashless payment LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- HID ...

One of the U.S. government's largest smart card security systems is located in the heart of lower Manhattan, just eight city blocks from the World Trade Center Ground Zero memorial site. One of the ...

Want to learn more about smart cards…way more? The Smart Card Alliance has unveiled a six-hour, nine module $99 course that covers security, contactless cards, biometrics, card issuance, access ...

As the government's largest user of smart cards, the Air Force has at least one piece of advice for agencies embarking on their own smart card programs: Keep it simple. That makes it easier for the ...

Someday, a single card, yours exclusively, will allow you to enter your government office building with a single flash or swipe. At your office, you will use your card to log on to your personal ...

A group of smart-card and smart-chip vendors is launching a campaign to talk up the security and privacy features of their products, even as researchers raise questions about their use in passports.