A smart card is a device that includes an embedded integrated circuit that can be either a secure microcontroller or equivalent intelligence with internal memory or a memory chip alone. The card connects to a reader with direct physical contact or with a remote contactless radio frequency interface.
IDEMIA, G+D and NXP Launch WLA to Offer Smart Card and Online Payment Firms an Independent Contactless Payment Standard
March 11, 2021 -- MUNICH, Germany -- The White Label Alliance (WLA) was formed in response to increasing global demand