Smart Card Solutions Tailored for Every Business
At Wethaq Egypt, we specialize in delivering end-to-end smart card solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. From design and printing to encoding and packaging, we offer customized solutions for various sectors.
At Wethaq Egypt, we provide a wide range of smart card types to suit various technical needs and industries. Below is an overview of the main card types we manufacture and personalize:
At Wethaq Egypt, we provide a wide range of smart card types to suit various technical needs and industries. Below is an overview of the main card types we manufacture and personalize:
PVC CARD
Standard PVC Card
A high-quality plastic card made from durable PVC material, designed for long-lasting use and high-resolution printing. These cards do not contain chips or magnetic stripes and are ideal for visual identification and branding purposes.
Key Features:
Standard credit card size (CR80 – 85.60 × 53.98 mm)
Smooth surface suitable for full-color printing
Available in various thicknesses (commonly 760 microns)
Can include barcodes, QR codes, or serial numbers
Common Uses:
Employee ID cards
Membership cards
Loyalty cards
Gift cards
Visitor badges
Contactless Cards
Contactless Smart Cards
Contactless cards are smart cards embedded with an antenna and a chip that allow communication with a reader via NFC (Near Field Communication) without physical contact. They are widely used in access control, transportation, payment systems, and ID solutions.
Types by Technology:
MIFARE Cards (by NXP)
Types:
MIFARE Classic 1K / 4K
MIFARE Ultralight
MIFARE DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3
MIFARE Plus
NTAG Series
Ideal for mobile interaction and marketing.
Stores URLs and basic user data.
CONTACT CARD
Contact Smart Cards
Contact Card is a smart card equipped with an embedded microchip that requires physical insertion into a dedicated card reader to enable data exchange or perform specific operations. These cards are widely used in applications that demand high security and precise data handling.
Main Components:
Card Body Material: Typically made of PVC, PET, or composite materials for durability.
Embedded Chip: Contains a microprocessor, memory, and sometimes a cryptographic unit.
Contact Pads: The metallic contact points between the card and the reader, compliant with ISO/IEC 7816 standards.
Technical Standards:
ISO/IEC 7816: Defines the card’s physical dimensions, contact location, and communication protocols.
Power Supply: Provided directly by the reader when the card is inserted.
Data Transfer Speed: Varies by chip type, up to several hundred kilobits per second.
Common Types:
Memory Cards: Store data only, without processing capabilities.
Microprocessor Cards: Include a small processor and memory, supporting complex applications and encryption.
Multi-Application Cards: Capable of running multiple applications on a single chip.
Applications:
Banking and financial cards (Credit/Debit Cards)
National ID and e-passports
Employee and HR identification cards
Secure access control systems
Health insurance cards
Advantages:
Very high security against duplication or tampering.
Large data storage capacity.
Support for advanced encryption protocols.
Long lifespan if properly handled.
DUAL INTERFACE CARD
Dual interface card
Dual Interface Card is a smart card that combines two technologies in one:
Contact communication via metallic contact pads.
Contactless communication using RFID or NFC technology.