Contact IC Cards

Contact IC cards carry an ISO/IEC 7816 chip module that is read by inserting the card into a reader. CedaGlo makes three families: EEPROM memory cards for simple data storage, logic-encryption cards compatible with SLE4442 and SLE4428 for stored value, utility metering and campus systems, and contact CPU cards for social security, eHealth, eID and financial programs.

Contact IC Cards by type

• Contact CPU Cards — 2 products, from US$0.22 per piece at volume
• Logic-Encryption Cards — 3 products, from US$0.18 per piece at volume
• Memory Cards — 1 product, from US$0.22 per piece at volume

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between memory, logic-encryption and CPU contact cards?

Memory cards store data without protection, logic-encryption cards add password-protected memory for value and metering systems, and CPU cards run a card operating system with cryptography for payment and identity. Choosing the simplest type your system supports keeps the unit cost down.

How are Contact IC Cards priced?

Contact IC Cards pricing is tiered from 100 pieces upward, reaching US$0.18 per piece at volume. Below that, order one custom Contact IC Cards piece from US$50 or a stock blank as a sample. Your final price depends on chip type, printing, numbering and data loading.

Can Contact IC Cards carry our own brand?

Yes, private label is standard: chip type, printing, numbering and data loading follow your brief, and packaging carries your brand. Production runs under the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards, and a 10,000-piece order typically ships in approximately two weeks.