As of 2015, 10.5 billion smart card IC chips are manufactured annually, including 5.44 billion SIM card IC chips. The universal integrated circuit card, or SIM card, is also a type of smart card. Numerous nations have deployed smart cards throughout their populations. Smart cards may provide strong security authentication for single sign-on (SSO) within organizations. Applications include identification, financial, mobile phones (SIM), public transit, computer security, schools, and healthcare. Smart cards can provide personal identification, authentication, data storage, and application processing. Others are contactless, and some are both. Many smart cards include a pattern of metal contacts to electrically connect to the internal chip. It is typically a plastic credit card-sized card with an embedded integrated circuit (IC) chip. Not available - There are no plans to restock this item, it will shortly be removed from the site.A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card ( ICC or IC card) is a physical electronic authentication device, used to control access to a resource. Contact us to find out more about the nature of any issues and for advice on alternatives. You will not be able to order the product. Contact us - There are currently supply issues with this product. Please note that 'Ordered on demand' items are not returnable. Ordered on demand - We have a regular supplier but will only order when an order is placed with us and can then advise on delivery timescales. Contact us to find out more about timescales. You can still order but delivery will be slower than usual. Stock on the way - This product is usually on the shelf in our UK warehouse, but we have sold out and are waiting for new stock to arrive. Contact us to discuss options for part delivery. If you are ordering larger quantities, there could be delays while we wait for additional stock to arrive. If your order quantity is small you will not notice any difference from 'in stock' product.

Low stock - This product is on the shelf in our UK warehouse. In stock* - This product is on the shelf in our UK warehouse, but requires some configuration or assembly before dispatch, which can add a day or two to delivery times, depending on product and order quantities. Depending on courier, delivery is typically next day in the UK, or 3-5 days in the US. If you place an order you can expect immediate dispatch. In stock - This product is on the shelf in our UK warehouse and ready for use.

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