Samsung developed a fingerprint security device for payment cards, employee IDs and much more

Samsung has revealed the so-called “corporate first” security fingerprint index (IC) of payment cards. The S3B512C chip reads biometric information via fingerprint sensor, storing and validating data with a tamper-proof (SE) object and analyzes it with a secure processor. Although they are designed for payment cards, they can also be used as “student or employee identification, membership or housing opportunities,” the company said.

However, the new chip could make it easier for banks and others to make biometric payment cards more easily. The solution works in line with the latest Mastercard security on credit cards, as well as compliance with international security standards (CC EAL 6+) “to protect valuable assets from danger,” according to Samsung.

Last year, Samsung he announced that it was a connection with Mastercard on a biometric payment card with a built-in fingerprint reader. It stated at the time that technology “will adopt a new security device from Samsung LSI business” instead of using Mastercard technology, so the new S3B512C chip looks like it did.

The chip also allows for “quick and secure connection when purchasing,” says Samsung. It removes the need for a PIN code and also uses anti-spoofing technology to prevent fraudulent methods such as fingerprint seals.

It seems absurd that in 2022, people are still moving cards and signing up to buy. As Samsung develops chops with influence, however, the chip has the potential to produce more biometric payment cards. Samsung did not name any customer launches or other.