Written by As tap-and-pay becomes increasingly popular worldwide, contactless payment technologies are evolving, prompting innovative functionalities beyond just payments. Infineon Technologies AG’s SECORA™ Pay security solution embraces this trend by integrating LEDs into card inlays, certified by Visa and Mastercard. This advancement allows banks to craft unique payment cards that offer visual feedback through embedded LEDs when used at point-of-service (POS) terminals.
Tolgahan Yildiz, Vice President Trusted Mobile Connectivity and Transactions at Infineon, highlighted, “Digital payment users expect top-notch convenience, performance, and security. Our SECORA Pay portfolio not only meets these demands but also introduces system-level innovations, like plug-and-play LED inlays, enhancing the interactive nature of card payments without compromising security. This innovation elevates brand recognition and user experience.”
The SECORA Pay product lineup utilizes a secure controller with certified software in Coil-on-Module (CoM) chip modules, employing standardized inlays for swift card production. This portfolio ensures rapid contactless transactions and high performance, allowing card manufacturers to strategically position white LEDs, customizable with various colors using printing foil to boost brand visibility.
Digital payment users expect top-notch convenience, performance, and security.
Tolgahan Yildiz, Vice President Trusted Mobile Connectivity and Transactions at Infineon
The LED illumination derives power from the POS terminal’s NFC field, eliminating the need for battery power. Moreover, its integration into card manufacturing processes requires minimal changes, enhancing scalability. Seamless integration into EMVCo compliant dual-interface cards is facilitated, streamlining the certification process for quicker market entry.
Interested parties can now order SECORA Pay solutions supporting LED inlays, with more details available at www.infineon.com/SECORA_Pay.