SMART CARD ENCODER

Smart cards are the size of a standard credit card (3.375″ x 2.125″). Similar to a magnetic stripe card, data is stored within the smart card components. A smart card offers added functionality; for it can hold up to 100 times more data than a standard magnetic stripe ID card. With an expanded degree of processing capabilities, these cards are also tamper-proof. In addition, they can be reconfigured to add, erase, or edit the data they host.

This type of encoding gives you the most flexibility in the amount and type of data you store on the cards, making them ideal for multipurpose ID card programs. Smart card encoding is the most expensive encoding option, but it offers the most storage and security.

Smart card encoding is a feature found in advanced ID card software – if you need to encode these types of cards, look for software upgrade options or professional versions.