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The Rising Expectations for More Customization

By Jesper Domargård, VP Marketing Financial Institutions, IDEMIA

Numerous banks all over the world have launched custom metal credit cards and debit cards, which in some cases, can be customized down to an individual level for a truly unique payment experience.

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Featured Articles

Card Product Proliferation Demands New Materials
As the global card industry looks to manufacture new kinds of cards, it will need stronger card materials to eliminate card failures.

By David Tushie, Magellen Consulting, ICMA Standards and Technical Representative

European Card Industry Stats and Trends
The European region remains number three globally in unit volume at 6.1 billion cards.

By Al Vrancart, ICMA, Founder Emeritus & Industry Advisor

ICMA’s Élan Awards Celebrate Excellence in the Card Industry
ICMA’s Élan Awards of Excellence recognize member companies committed to design quality and technical innovations.

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA, Managing Editor

5 Smart Website Lead Generation Strategies
A lead generating website will promote your business all day, every day.

By Daniel Beldowicz, Director of Digital Marketing, ICMA

Biometric Card Growth

Biometric Card Growth

By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative Biometric elements on cards continue their growth in the card industry. Cards with [...]

ICMA EXPO Presenters to Reveal Latest Card Manufacturing and Design Trends

ICMA EXPO Presenters to Reveal Latest Card Manufacturing and Design Trends

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Despite digitalization taking hold across the world, physical cards continue to play a key role in our daily lives and will for [...]

True Circular Economy: A Clean, Infinite Cycle

True Circular Economy: A Clean, Infinite Cycle

By Daniel Lützelschwab, Agent, Folienwerk Wolfen GmbH It sounds like a vision, but it is already reality: plastic can be recycled indefinitely. This requires the elimination [...]

The Rising Expectations for More Customization

The Rising Expectations for More Customization

Today’s consumers are increasingly looking for products and services that are compatible with their values and lifestyle. This trend isn’t lost on Big Tech companies, which [...]

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