Access Cards
Another great innovation that the smart card has brought about is in the commercial workspace. Some businesses use controlled access to help protect sensitive data or trade secrets, others simply need to limit the traffic around their complex due to health and safety concerns.
Many companies still use outdated coded doors. However, these can be unsafe as anyone with the code can get in and access them. Instead, smart cards can provide access to those who need it. They can even be programmed at reception for visitors so they can make their own way around the site if needs be.
Contactless Payments
One of the biggest innovations in banking in recent years has been the development of contactless technology. While some payment systems that use this are limited in max amounts, other countries use an uncapped limit.
It has ushered in the ability to pay with our smartphones and through other tech. It can also be used alongside some of the other benefits listed above, such as ticketless public transport. As we see more and more of the world convert to contactless payments through these smart cards, we may see a substantial drop in cash-based transactions in many areas.
It is clear that smart cards are now an integral part of our society. In both personal and professional settings, we are now handling smart cards frequently; including them amongst just some of the many items we may handle each day. Even if you feel that your life is pretty free of technology, you will no doubt have access to a smart card in some capacity. This is just one of the many ways our lives have been changed by modern technology for the better. It will be extremely interesting to see the further functions we can develop for smart cards in the future.
