The card is available both in dual contactless EMV and in pure contactless configuration. Smart Lumiere emits light when it is entered in the field of a contactless reader in order to inform the cardholder when a transaction is taking place. Smart Lumiere comprises a translucent plastic core, antenna and illuminating light apparatus and is compliant with the ISO 14443 dual interface contactless payment standards.
For the card issuer, Smart Lumiere can be employed in the payment, loyalty, prepaid and transport markets. The colour and sequence of the light sources, like the design of the card itself, is decided by the issuer, while the versatility of either pure or dual EMV-contactless configurations enables Smart Lumiere to be deployed in various geographic markets at multiple levels of contactless migration.
For the cardholder, Smart Lumiere provides a visual cue to the cardholder that their contactless payment transaction has taken place, thus assisting issuers in reinforcing trust in contactless technology as a secure, convenient and rapid way to pay.
Smart Lumiere is part of Oberthur Technologies’ Smart Plastics range of card bodies, finishes and inks.
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