International eMoney News
German consumers warming to contactless payments
3 Feb 2012
Survey finds 43 per cent of Germans would like to make contactless payments if given the opportunity
New cashless tolling system will 'improve' road safety for Sydney drivers
3 Feb 2012
New E-tag and E-Pass systems will automatically deduct tolls from driver's accounts when they drive on the Eastern Distributor and Hills M2 motorways
Indian hospital patients to pay for medical bills with smart card
30 Jan 2012
Patients at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 will be issued with a pre-paid card to pay for their hospital charges
News in-depth: New contactless payment system rolled out across Cape Town taxis
27 Jan 2012
New Tap-I-Fare system will allow Cape Town residents to use the city's taxis at a discounted rate
New contactless payment terminals installed in Blackpool car parks
27 Jan 2012
Drivers in Blackpool can pay for their parking fee with contactless-enabled cards
Value of cashless payments in Kenya rises by 12%
25 Jan 2012
Figures show that a total of 577.9 billion Kenyan shillings was spent on bank cards last year
German firm to benefit from new multi-functional smart card
12 Jan 2012
Henkel staff members will be able to use a single card to enter buildings, pay for food and enter the company's computer network
News in-depth: Kenyan students could receive loans through smart cards
10 Jan 2012
Students in the country could soon begin to access their loans using a smart card
Students create vending machine to dispense bike safety helmets
6 Jan 2012
Cycling helmets can now be dispensed at the side of the road, thanks to students in Boston.
News in-depth: Competition announced to find world's best NFC technology
5 Jan 2012
The best in near field communication technology will be shown off as part of a new competition.
Japanese vending machines offer free wi-fi
3 Jan 2012
A new type of vending machine in Japan is offering free wi-fi.
Vending machines to change in Grand Canyon National Park
29 Dec 2011
The Grand Canyon National Park's vending machines are to undergo some changes.
Banks in Estonia consider launching NFC
28 Dec 2011
Customers at Estonian banks could soon be using near field communications.
Schools in Massachusetts tests out cashless catering system
23 Dec 2011
Cashless catering is being rolled out at schools in the US.
News in-depth: Cashless parking meters proving benefits worldwide
20 Dec 2011
Projects all over the world could offer inspiration for authorities looking to implement cashless parking meters.
New vending machines dispense free adult snacks
15 Dec 2011
Free snacks are being dispensed by an NFC-equipped vending machine in Chicago.
News in-depth: Microsoft launches new reader designed to boost NFC usage
14 Dec 2011
A new reader that can support near field communication technology has been unveiled by Microsoft.
More US cities to benefit from NFC-enabled vending machines
13 Dec 2011
Near field communication technology is to be put in more vending machines in the US.
News in-depth: Indian schools bring in smart cards to measure attendance
9 Dec 2011
A use for contactless smart cards in India could have implications in this country.
Cashless parking meters may prevent residents' complaints
9 Dec 2011
A problem in Washington DC may be solved by technology including eMoney.
Utah gets cashless parking meters
7 Dec 2011
Parking meters using eMoney are to be brought in for Utah residents.
Cashless parking meters to be tried in New Jersey
22 Nov 2011
People in New Jersey will be able to use near field communications to pay for their parking.
Philippines government to use cashless payment cards
31 Oct 2011
The government in the Philippines is to use cashless payment cards to buy office equipment.
Cashless payments to boost NFC chip making
25 Oct 2011
Around 1.2 billion NFC chips will be shipped by 2015, it has been claimed.
Feature: Could sQuid technology help with foreign aid controversy?
24 Oct 2011
Feature: Could sQuid technology help with foreign aid controversy?
New Zealand takes step towards becoming cashless society
21 Oct 2011
Two New Year's Eve festivals in New Zealand will adopt cashless payment technology.
Payment cards growing in popularity, says survey
4 Oct 2011
A new study has indicated that more people are living without cash than they were a decade ago.
Contactless card shipments 'will reach 3.5bn in 5 years'
26 Sep 2011
A new report has claimed global contactless card shipments look set to reach 3.5 billion by 2016.
Interest-free period used to boost contactless smart card take-up
3 Aug 2011
Contactless smart card uptake is being encouraged with the offer of six months of interest free credit.
Electronic money to be covered by new insurance product
2 Aug 2011
Insurance2go.co.uk has claimed to be the first provider to offer such protection.
Ingenico signs contactless solutions deal with Hypercom
7 Apr 2011
Hypercom customers could now benefit from contactless solutions as the firm has signed a new deal with Ingenico.
La Caixa introduces contactless cash machines
7 Apr 2011
Spaniards are now able to withdraw money from certain cash machines using contactless technology.
Cards Asia 2011 taking place next month
25 Mar 2011
An international convention will gather in April to look at contactless smart cards and other new payment technologies.
Snapper contactless smart cards launched in Auckland.
11 Mar 2011
The Snapper card has been brought to the city of Auckland.
Bank of America trialling eMoney scheme?
3 Mar 2011
US consumers might soon enter a cashless society
Kenyan healthcare industry set to receive 100,000 more smart cards
2 Mar 2011
New cards could help reduce cases of health insurance fraud
US healthcare organisation chooses new smart card supplier
28 Feb 2011
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network issues new cards to over 7,000 staff members
Smart cards are 'most effective' way to limit Australian gamblers' losses
28 Feb 2011
Families Minister Jenny Macklin claims the card is ideal way to restrict spending in casinos
New smartcard printer aims to increase longevity
25 Feb 2011
Cards from Digital Identification Solutions can now be laminated on both sides
NEC launches first contactless fingerprint scanner
25 Feb 2011
NEC announces that the HS100-10 Contactless Hybrid Finger Scanner will be shipped across the world from May
New e-money smart card launched in Nigeria
23 Feb 2011
3Line Card Management Limited has developed the Freedom Card for those without bank accounts
Contactless smart cards 'transforming people's lives' in Asia
22 Feb 2011
Contactless technology is making people's lives easier, it has been claimed.
Demand from BRIC will drive uptake of smart card programmes
17 Feb 2011
Brazil, Russia, India and China all set for new smart card projects
Canadian bank set to issue contactless bank cards
11 Feb 2011
CIBC launches three contactless-enabled bank cards
Growth of contactless technology set to boost global e-money market
10 Feb 2011
International contactless payments industry is set to be worth over $320bn by 2016
Australian university launches new campus smart card
10 Feb 2011
Students will be issued with smart cards to access buildings and pay for goods
Over 50 US colleges now use contactless smart card systems
8 Feb 2011
Blackboard and Sony Electronics launched the Blackboard Transact contactless technology less than a year ago
Chinese university expands e-money programme across campus
27 Jan 2011
Tianjin Polytechnic University set to install 3,000 payment terminals
Polish government calls for country to become a cashless society
25 Jan 2011
Finance ministry considers increasing the proportion of e-money payments from nine per cent to around 50 per cent
NZ skiers set to be issued with smart cards
18 Jan 2011
The new passes at Treble Cone skifield will enable easy access
Smart cards could be used for distribution of grain in India
17 Jan 2011
Biometric technology would be incorporated into new cards
Global smart card market grew to record levels in 2010
13 Jan 2011
5.9 billion smart cards were shipped during 2011
Multi-functional smart cards predicted to become more widespread
13 Jan 2011
Expert claims cards results in more efficient security coverage
New smart card terminals coming to India
11 Jan 2011
Transport officials will be able to verify a motorist's identity quickly with new readers
Citigroup set to trial multipurpose smartcard
11 Jan 2011
Financial services firm trial Thank You Prestige 2G Card
Over 100,000 US devices connected to e-money networks
7 Jan 2011
A total of 109,000 devices are now connected to USA Technologies' network
New contactless transit card scheme piloted in the Philippines
5 Jan 2011
Light Rail Transit Authority pilots programme at Roosevelt and Balintawak stations
New tourism smartcard set to be launched in Singapore
31 Dec 2010
Tourists can see a range of attractions with the See Singapore Attractions Pass
A cashless society would help 'stifle' organised crime
31 Dec 2010
Criminals would struggle to operate without cash
Contactless smart card industry predicted to grow
30 Dec 2010
Contactless smart card shipments set to rise at a compound annual growth rate of around 24 per cent between 2011 and 2013
E-money ration cards aim to reduce fraud in India
30 Dec 2010
Residents of Maharashtra will soon have ration cards containing biometric data
New multi-purpose smart card set to be developed in Jordan
24 Dec 2010
Cards will initially replace current ID and health cards
Burger King restaurants in Singapore set to accept contactless smart cards
24 Dec 2010
Ez-link cardholders can now pay for their meals with contactless technology
Walmart looks to Chip and PIN e-money solutions
22 Dec 2010
Walmart looking to adopt Chip and PIN technology
Contactless e-money solutions offer range of benefits
22 Dec 2010
Expert claims major retailers can introduce the technology
Smart card sector set to grow in MENA
17 Dec 2010
Smart card sector set to be worth $328.5 million in 2014
Contactless smart card payments take to the skies
17 Dec 2010
GuestLogix has created a new contactless payment terminal called AVATA-m
New long-lasting contactless smart card launched
17 Dec 2010
L-1 Identity Solutions has launched its ExianSmart contactless identification card which is designed to last 15 years
Smart e-money cards set to replace traditional cards in India
10 Dec 2010
Indian banks likely to issue more Chip and PIN cards over the next four years
Texas roads set to adopt e-money tolling system
10 Dec 2010
Dallas North Tollway, Addison Airport Toll Tunnel and Mountain Creek Lake Bridge all set to switch to TollTags technology
Polish bank set to issue contactless smart cards
8 Dec 2010
PKO Bank Polski set to convert all of its credit and debit to contactless smart cards
Zambian farmers set to profit from e-money vouchers
7 Dec 2010
New vouchers can be used to purchase agricultural equipment
Multifunctional smartcard technology gets security boost
7 Dec 2010
NXP Semiconductors releases new SmartMX2 secure microcontroller for multifunctional smartcards
Bank of America set to offer contactless e-money solutions
25 Nov 2010
Customers set to receive contactless stickers for their mobile phones
US Salvation Army volunteers to accept e-money donations
23 Nov 2010
Street volunteers will carry credit card readers with them this year
Uzbekistani banks order 1.1 million smart cards
22 Nov 2010
Net1 Universal Technologies AG set to provide new cards to country's bank
Australian airline launches contactless smart card check-in
11 Nov 2010
Qantas launches new check-in programme for its customers at Sydney airport
Illinois residents to benefit from e-money parking payments
3 Nov 2010
Barrington set to install new parking fare boxes
Australian rail passengers to profit from new e-money vending machine
3 Nov 2010
New cashless vending machine installed at Mount Druitt station
Australian taxi firm's switch to contactless payments puts pressures on banks
2 Nov 2010
Australian banks could be pressured into offering contactless technology
EPC to publish white paper on mobile contactless payments
27 Oct 2010
The EPC will look at ways to foster growth in the market for contactless payments
Irish university takes step towards becoming a cashless society
21 Oct 2010
University College Dublin set to introduce Laser debit card facilities
US Navy embraces e-money solutions
20 Oct 2010
US Navy ships carrying 75 per cent less cash following the launch of Navy Cash programme
New smart ID cards set to be launched in Saudi Arabia
19 Oct 2010
Smart cards will facilitate travel between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
US firm set to accept e-money payments on all vending machines
18 Oct 2010
Pepi Vending installing card readers on its vending machines
New contactless smart card system for Chinese parking meters
13 Oct 2010
A new contactless smart card system has been developed for use by drivers parking in the city of Taiyuan.
Ingenico introducing e-payment technology in US
12 Oct 2010
The payment solutions company has announced plans to work with Sage Payment Solutions in the US.
US town launches new loyalty card scheme
12 Oct 2010
Brookline residents to use card in-store and for parking
Indian banks looking to smart card technology
24 Sep 2010
More firms consider switching to smart cards
US firms turn to cashless vending systems
22 Sep 2010
USA Technologies reveals growing popularity of cashless vending
Indian prepaid card market worth an estimated $93bn
22 Sep 2010
80 per cent of Indians would like an acquire a prepaid card
New pre-paid card launched in Kenya
21 Sep 2010
Cardholders can make international cashless payments
Mexican city considers using eMoney solutions for new parking meters
17 Sep 2010
Durango residents could use smart cards to pay for their parking
Finnish supermarkets turn to smart card technology
17 Sep 2010
Chains look to adopt PIN terminals
Canadian airline adopts eMoney solutions
16 Sep 2010
WestJet will not accept cash payments on any of its flights
US university expands eMoney solutions scheme
16 Sep 2010
Eleven new retailers sign up to Tufts University's Jumbo Cash programme
Indian ration scheme to utilise eMoney solutions
10 Sep 2010
Residents on benefits will be able to purchase goods via a smart card
New Jersey freeway to install cashless toll booths
9 Sep 2010
Cash toll booths to be replaced on Atlantic City Expressway
US university introduces eMoney solutions
9 Sep 2010
High Point University installs new payment system
New interface could increase contactless processing speed
7 Sep 2010
New super-fast interface could support more advanced contactless technology
eMoney solutions could help reduce Australian gamblers losses
7 Sep 2010
Gamblers could have their spending restricted
Chicago tourist attractions adopt contactless smart card scheme
3 Sep 2010
Consumers can enter up to 26 venues for a discounted price with a single smart card
eMoney solutions help Kenyans save for medical care
31 Aug 2010
M-PESA programme could save lives
Prepaid cards offer firms a range of 'benefits'
27 Aug 2010
Prepaid cards can help firms improve efficiency and limit employee spending
Indian farmers to 'profit' from eMoney solutions
17 Aug 2010
Silkworm farmers in Bangalore could soon use smart cards during trading
Bangkok aims to become cashless society
6 Aug 2010
Bangkok Smartcard System will implement Vix ERG's MASS system
Nigeria set to become a cashless society
6 Aug 2010
MoneyBox cashless payment system to be launched in the country
Lebanese university to launch contactless smart card
4 Aug 2010
Students will be able to access buildings and pay for goods with new card
NZ airline aims to boost business with new loyalty scheme
4 Aug 2010
Air New Zealand launches Starfish card
eMoney solutions 'key' to advancing Nigerian economy
28 Jul 2010
Cashless payments offer numerous benefits
Slovenian contactless smart card launched
26 Jul 2010
Multi functional Urbana tourist card now available
eMoney solution for mobile phones launched in Poland
23 Jul 2010
Prepaid mobile phone cards can be topped up at Warsaw's network of TVMs.
US eMoney solutions provider reports growth
16 Jul 2010
USA Technologies processed 73 per cent more cashless transactions in 2010
eMoney solutions deployed on Miami toll road
16 Jul 2010
Don Shula Expressway will use SunPass technology
South Korean smart card industry thriving
13 Jul 2010
49.6 million cards expected to be shipped to country by end of the year
Scouts take advantage of eMoney payments
7 Jul 2010
Visitors to 2010 National Scout Jamboree can pay for goods via a smart bracelet
More Americans turn to pre-paid cards
7 Jul 2010
Pre-paid cards rise in popularity
German smart ID cards get security boost
7 Jul 2010
New ID cards will allow users to make ePayments
US theme park introduces eMoney card
2 Jul 2010
Visitors to Waldameer Park will be able to use Wally Cards this summer
New eMoney parking meters installed in US
24 Jun 2010
Charleston motorists can now use a contactless smart card for parking fees
New partnership to boosts cashless society in Netherlands
24 Jun 2010
Two of the Netherlands' biggest eMoney companies are working together as part of a new partnership.
New Indian contactless smart card scheme could be life-saver
23 Jun 2010
HIV and AIDs patients will be able to pick up medicine in any medical centre
Indian eMoney solutions assist poorest residents
22 Jun 2010
Smart card proving a big hit with local residents
Handheld reader could encourage contactless smart card adoption
14 Jun 2010
Ask's new handheld reader could encourage further uptake of eMoney services.
New Namibian contactless smart card launched
9 Jun 2010
Tourists will benefit from new cashless payment scheme
Contactless smart card to be used in Indian cycling scheme
9 Jun 2010
Cards will be used to access hire bikes across Delhi
eMoney solutions come to Florida expressways
8 Jun 2010
Motorists on the Gratigny Parkway can use SunPass or 'toll-by-plate' systems
Ottawa eMoney parking machines launched
7 Jun 2010
Residents will no longer need cash to pay for their parking
eMoney vital for vending industry
4 Jun 2010
US consumers spend more money with cashless payments
eMoney solutions come to Indian villages
4 Jun 2010
Labourers given smart cards to ensure they receive their wages
Ottawa seeks integrated contactless smart card
27 May 2010
Officials plan to introduce one multi-functional card for all services
eMoney transactions set to rise following mobile payment merger
27 May 2010
The Institute of Microelectronics and Watchdata Technologies join to develop mobile payment solutions
Innovative eMoney parking payment operation awarded
27 May 2010
Agility Ltd pick up 'Innovation of the Year' award for EasyPark electronic parking solution
Indian residents to benefit from contactless smart card scheme
19 May 2010
Those who receive NREGA wages will benefit from the e-shakti card
European contactless smart card schemes expand
17 May 2010
Motorists in France and Germany to benefit from contactless payment transactions
Gemalto could bring eMoney solutions to developing world
7 May 2010
Gemalto and the World Bank aim to improve technology in developing countries
Transit card expands service in Malaysia
7 May 2010
The Touch n' Go card can now be used for paying parking fees
Gemalto success highlights growing contactless smart card demand
30 Apr 2010
Digital security company reports increase in first quarter revenue
Contactless smart cards gaining ground
22 Apr 2010
Technologies are hitting the market that will facilitate a shift from magstripe to contactless smart card payments.
Indian students issued with smart cards
16 Apr 2010
Indian students in Mumbai are to be issued with smart cards in an attempt to crack down on the forgery of degree certificates.
Tulane University to introduce contactless smart cards
15 Apr 2010
A New Orleans university is to introduce contactless smart card student identification and payment systems.
eMoney taking hold in South Africa
9 Apr 2010
eMoney payment options are beginning to grow in popularity in South Africa.
Indian smart card market 'to grow by 20%'
1 Apr 2010
The smart card market in India is set to really take off, according to research.
Taiwanese president welcomes smart card expansion
1 Apr 2010
Taiwan's president has welcomed the expansion of the EasyCard scheme.
Gemalto expands activities in Sweden into eMoney payment cards
19 Mar 2010
The digital security specialist, Gemalto, has expanded its Swedish activities to offer personalised payment cards.
Smart card technology to help New Delhi citizens on benefits
17 Mar 2010
New Delhi officials are to use smart card technology to ensure that welfare money in the city reaches those it is supposed to.
Contactless smart card use to expand in Taiwan
10 Mar 2010
From April it will be possible for EasyCard holders to make purchases in participating retail outlets with their contactless smart cards.
University installs contactless ecosystem
9 Mar 2010
A university in the US has installed contactless smart card technology across campus which allows students to perform a multitude of tasks with just one card.
Gemalto and Microsoft unveil new integrated smart card security technology
5 Mar 2010
Gemalto and Microsoft have announced that contactless smart card technology and Microsoft software has been successfully integrated for security and convenience.
Plan to extend contactless payment drawn up
5 Mar 2010
Industry professionals have met to discuss the implementation of contactless payment.
Mobile payment trial launched
4 Mar 2010
A company in Canada has launched a trial scheme, which allows customers to pay for goods and services without physically having to hand over money.
Contactless smart cards have the potential to transform everyday payments
4 Mar 2010
New research has claimed that contactless smart card payment could fundamentally alter the way in which we purchase goods and services.
Contactless smart card system to be implemented at Red Bulls stadium
24 Feb 2010
It is hoped that the implementation of a contactless smart card system at the New York Red Bulls stadium could cut the time fans have to spend in queues
Contactless smart card 'to make life easier for overseas jobseekers'
12 Feb 2010
Immigration processes could become easier for overseas workers thanks to a new biometric smart card system for jobseekers in Bangladesh.
Contactless smart card usage 'expanded in dynamic global market'
4 Feb 2010
Worlwide businesses are implementing contactless smart cards in a bid to adapt to a dynamic global market.
Contactless smart cards for workers in India
21 Jan 2010
Workers in Kerala, India could soon receive help in finding jobs from a contactless smart card.
Contactless smart cards to be issued to police in Australia
18 Jan 2010
Police in Queensland, Australia are set to be issued with contactless smart cards, it has been reported.
Smart card ID system to be rolled out in Poland
15 Jan 2010
Poland will soon see the implementation of a nationwide roll-out of a contactless smart card identification system.
Contactless smart cards to be implemented in Yemen
12 Jan 2010
The UAE have financed a contactless smart card scheme for Yemen, according to reports.
South Africa to debut contactless payments 'ahead of World Cup'
12 Jan 2010
Taxis in South Africa will adopt contactless payment technology ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup.
Smart card technology 'cutting fraud at ski resorts'
11 Jan 2010
Smart cards containing radio chips could be a more efficient means of checking skiers have paid to use the slopes.
RFID technology 'used in Las Vegas casinos'
8 Jan 2010
Contactless smart card technology has been brought to Las Vegas casinos to track accounts in real-time.
Contactless technology 'showing promise'
8 Jan 2010
Some 21.7 per cent of US consumers now hold a contactless debit card, a new report has revealed.
Australians 'moving away from cash'
6 Jan 2010
The increasing number of alternative methods of paying for goods is leading Australia towards a cashless society, according to one credit and debit analysis group.
New smart cards rolled out in China
6 Jan 2010
Contactless smart cards have been introduced in Wuxi City in China.
Contactless smart card company wins industry award
4 Jan 2010
An industry award has been won by the Mediterranean Smarts Company for innovation and leadership
Mediterranean Smart Cards Company to showcase at expo
17 Dec 2009
The latest technological advances in the electronic payment industry are set to be showcased by the Mediterranean Smart Cards Company.
Contactless smart card 'to empower Nigerian education'
17 Dec 2009
Introducing a contactless smart card product to Nigerian schools is hoped to empower the nation's educational institutions.
Charity contributes to Canada's cashless society
10 Dec 2009
From this weekend, Canadians were able to make cashless donations using mobile phones to the Salvation Army.
Smart cards used in global car club scheme
9 Dec 2009
Global car group uses smart cards as part of its new scheme.
Smart technologies to be showcased in Asia
8 Dec 2009
After a successful Cartes and IDentification event in Paris this November, Cartes in Asia will showcase more smart card technology in March.
Millions of smart cards shipped by Gemalto
7 Dec 2009
Digital security firm Gemalto has announced it has reached a landmark figure in the shipment of contactless smart cards.
Smart Card Alliance boss issues thanks
30 Nov 2009
Randy Vanderhoof has thanked those who attended the eighth annual Smart Cards in Government Conference last month.
Contactless smart cards 'addressing hospital access problems'
24 Nov 2009
It has been suggested that contactless smart cards are helping to address the physical access problems in UK hospitals.
Japan - 'ahead of the rest for technology'
16 Nov 2009
Japan is ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to technology, according to the UK Managing Director of NEC.
Contactless payments 'coming to Canada'
10 Nov 2009
A new move from debit system Interac could see cashless payments become widely available in Canada.
SPA members welcome arrival of Austria Card
9 Nov 2009
Austria Card has become the latest payment group to join the Smart Payment Association (SPA).
Contactless smart cards to feature at Utah event
6 Nov 2009
Contactless smart cards and other similar payment technologies will be in focus during next year's third annual Payments Summit next February.
Using eMoney methods 'can reduce cash management costs'
4 Nov 2009
As the Bank of Thailand aims to develop a stronger cashless society, the institution's Assistant Governor explains why eMoney payment methods can be beneficial.
Dahabshiil aims for cashless society in Somalia
4 Nov 2009
The chief executive of an African international money transfer business has indicated his desire to create a cashless society in Somalia.
Report analyses the demand for smart cards
3 Nov 2009
Research and Markets has announced that Smart Cards - Global Outlook has been added to its directory of reports.
Contactless smart cards 'vital in preventing fraud'
20 Oct 2009
A new paper from the Smart Card Alliance has once again highlighted how vital contactless smart card technology and similar systems are in the reducing incidences of payments fraud.
Gemalto aims to inspire Cartes guests
15 Oct 2009
Gemalto wants Cartes and IDentification 2009 visitors to be inspired by the digital security products they see during the three-day event.
Smart card industry 'continues to grow'
14 Oct 2009
Companies across the world have been identifying the benefits of using smart card technology.
NFC developments in Nice and Paris
6 Oct 2009
A new contactless system using mobile phones and near field communication technology will be tested in Nice and Paris imminently.
Alliance happy for smart card debate
2 Oct 2009
The Smart Card Alliance encourages debate on smart card technology, according to the group's executive director Randy Vanderhoof.
New officers named at Smart Card Alliance's council
30 Sep 2009
New officers have joined the Smart Card Alliance Identity Council and a new-look steering committee has been formed.
Gemalto turns focus to Indonesia
25 Sep 2009
Digital security firm Gemalto has revealed that it will install its first personalisation centre in Indonesia before the end of 2009.
Another council uses Bracknell's smart card technology
23 Sep 2009
There are a number of councils across the UK making use of Bracknell Forest Council's SmartConnect Card Management System.
Brixton launches own currency
18 Sep 2009
The south London area of Brixton has launched its own currency.
Cashless smart cards 'improve customer experience'
11 Aug 2009
Cashless smart cards are set to become an increasingly common sight on high streets and in entertainment venues across the UK as both retailers and customers wake up to their potential benefits, it has been claimed.
RFID payments 'expanding' in India and Asia
11 Aug 2009
Payments using RFID-enabled smartcards are on the rise in Asia and India.
Waltham Forest expands eCash card scheme
10 Jul 2009
Waltham Forest borough council has announced plans to expand its eCash scheme, the OneCard.
