What are the major benefits that smart cards offer consumers?
Smart cards contain unique features that bring many
benefits to both consumers and issuing organizations:
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
 Security |
 chip is tamper-resistant information stored on the card can be PIN code and/or read-write
protected capable of performing encryption each smart card has its own, unique serial number |
|
Intelligence |
capable of processing, not just
storing information Smart cards can communicate with computing devices through a smart
card reader information and applications on a card can be updated without having
to issue new cards |
|
Convenience |
chip is tamper-resistant Smart cards provide a portable, easy to use form factor that many are
familiar with using |
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