EMV card production is a substantially more complex process compared to the production of magnetic stripe cards. It involves two processes.
Data preparation is the process by which user-specific data and the complex cryptographic keys needed for security are generated. It is the first of two steps toward readying a new card for issue.
The second is card personalization. It includes the application of brand printing, magnetic stripe encoding, security holograms and perhaps photographs, as well as the embossing and indenting of typographical characters. Smart cards also require electronic personalization. The already prepared user data and cryptographic keys are securely loaded to the card, together with one or more applications.
The smart card is now ready for issue.
Smart cards, with their much stronger security than magnetic stripe technology, require considerably more data to be generated. Substantial changes to established processes are required and many card centers will take the opportunity for a complete re-evaluation of their data generation and personalization arrangements.
Card View’s in-sourcing model of EMV card production is hassle-free for card centers:
The in-sourcing model allows the card center to get into EMV card production in the shortest possible time without going through complex and costly certification required for outsourcing solutions, and without sacrificing security.
Whether you are an existing EMV card issuer, or a new EMV card issuer, Card View’s EMV card production in-sourcing program is fast, easy, and makes great financial sense.
There is no better way to start issuing EMV cards!
