Oberthur Introduces Light-Emitting Contactless Payment Card

Smart Lumiere is the next evolution in Oberthur Technologies' pioneering work in the field of contactless payment devices. Comprised of a translucent plastic core, antenna and illuminating light apparatus, Smart Lumiere meets ISO 14443 dual interface contactless payment standards. It is the first light-emitting payment card to be ready for use in pilots. The Smart Lumiere technology has also been recognized by the industry for its innovation, with nominations in both the Hardware and the Loyalty categories of the 2009 SESAMES awards.

For the card issuer, Smart Lumiere offers major applications in the payment, loyalty, prepaid and transport markets. The color and sequence of the light sources, like the design of the card itself, is decided by the issuer, while the versatility of either pure or dual EMV-contactless configurations enables Smart Lumiere to be deployed in major geographic markets at any level of contactless migration.

For the cardholder, Smart Lumiere offers a unique form factor that will become a preferential payment device. More importantly, the Smart Lumiere card provides a visual cue to the cardholder that their contactless payment transaction has taken place; helping the bank to reinforce trust in contactless as a secure, convenient and rapid way to pay.

"Smart Lumiere provides both issuers and their cardholders with an innovative payment device and a strong message to encourage adoption of contactless payment. It also offers issuers a way to differentiate their offering and win top of the wallet status." comments Frederic Chevreton, General Manager of the Payment Product Line, Card Systems Division, Oberthur Technologies, These Sesames nominations reinforce Oberthur Technologies dedication to innovation in the payment industry."