Innovative Technology and ‘Wow’ Effects Help Banks Differentiate Payment Cards
Despite the rise of more and diverse payment methods, payment cards continuously act as a unique emotional and physical payment intermediate link between financial institutions and their customers.…
International Driver License Standards Focus on Mobile
by Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative As we have seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of cards with digital devices continues to…
Biometric System-On-Card Solution Helps Combat Fraud
Credit card fraud is one of the highest threats to banking organizations and consumers alike. This increasing trend not only results in a tarnished reputation, but also extreme…
Robust Optical Features for Cards Simply Applied by Lamination Plates
By Dr. Yit-shun LEUNG KI, Optical Features R&D, 4Plate GmbH/ProGravur AG Counterfeiters are clever. Unconstrained by the imperatives of mass production, they dispose of both time and practically unlimited…
How to Enhance the Cardholder Experience and Improve Security
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Today, cards matter as much in the digital world as they do in the physical world. There are applicable use cases in…
Latest Ink Trends in the Card Manufacturing Industry
Sustainability is a central theme when it comes to the design and manufacture of plastic cards, according to Sun Chemical, a member of the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA). In…
Strategies to Reinvent Card Design Using Traditional Materials
Card designers are always watching for ways to get creative with traditional materials that are readily available in order to simplify the card production process, according to CPI…