Smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC), is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data. Contact smart card readers are used as a communications medium between the smart card and a host, e.g. a computer, a point of sale terminal, or a mobile telephone. A second type is the contactless smart card, in which the chip communicates with the card reader through RFID induction technology (at data rates of 106 to 848 kbit/s). These cards require only close proximity to an antenna to complete transaction. They are often used when transactions must be processed quickly or hands-free, such as on mass transit systems, where smart cards can be used without even removing them from a wallet.
Recommended Smart Card Terminals
Compact Size and Price, Full-Size Productivity 
VeriFone’s VX 510 offers extraordinary performance for payment and value-added applications — including data intensive, EMV smart card transactions — and it dramatically reduces transaction time to just a few seconds.
The compact VX 510le quickly processes card payments. Designed with an instantly intuitive ATM-style interface, large backlit display, ergonomic keys and bold menu prompts, the VX 510le makes usage a breeze. And its compact size helps keep your countertop clutter free. Complete with multi-merchant capabilities and a built-in PCI PED approved PIN pad, the VX 510le is a small merchant’s most productive tool.
Hypercom’s Optimum T4210 offers you an affordable dial solution without limits.
The T4210 has high-end features normally found in only more expensive IP and wireless models, such as 24MB of total memory, an ARM9 processor for fast transactions and also multi-application. The T4210 is also PCI PED approved so that you can support debit with or without an external PIN pad. Accept chip card transactions with the optional EMV-approved reader. This makes the Optimum T4210 ideal for magnetic stripe and chip card transactions worldwide. With one of the most slim form factors of any countertop device, it is also perfect for handover environments.
NDMS Offers
NDMS offers the technology, resources and support to deliver complete end-to-end payment processing services to any merchant.
By partnering with us, you gain the strength, reliability and flexibility of our payment processing network, plus comprehensive and proactive customer support that is unmatched in the industry. Our expert capabilities deliver swift, seamless authorization, capture, clearing and settlement services to meet your needs.
Benefits include:
- Full line of POS equipment and software applications
- Complete array of connectivity options
- Comprehensive payment forms
- Quick and easy setup
- Robust reporting
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Unmatched pricing
Support:
- Access transaction and batch information within minutes of the completed transmission
- Historical data available for the previous 13 months
- View and analyze daily electronic sales
- View monthly summaries (for multiple merchant accounts under one merchant)
- Create customized reporting
- Securely download data and reports in various formats
