Card Security Features

A wide range of security features are available on Smart Cards and ID Cards. Security features include those that can be verified with the naked eye, and those which are machine readable:

• Microprinting, scrambled indicia
• Retroreflective printing, reverse printing
• Holograms / Holographic overlay
• Embedded Photography / electronic imaging
• Ultraviolet Inks and symbols
• Second side printing
• Magnetic stripes
• 2D and 3D Bar codes
• RF Chips
• Tamper-resistant materials
• Biometrics
• Proprietary PDF seals
• Signature panels

Embedded features include: contactless or RF smart cards, chip smart cards, holograms, advantage security seals, wiegand and barrium ferrite loads.

PICS also produces and prints custom plastic and polyester laminates in any size and thickness with advantage and other secure seals, ultraviolet and screen printing, magnetic stripes, barcodes & blockers, custom apertures and signature panels.

We also offer:

• Card Printer System and Components
• ID Card Service Bureau
• Custom Printed Plastic Cards
• ID Supplies and Accessories

This simple and quick way to obtain photo ID, will put the control in your hands and the work in ours. Email us the photos, we produce the cards, and then courier them off to you, ready for use. There has never been an easier way to get professional, durable, secure and specialized Photo ID in a hurry.

Whether for 1000 cards or 10 000 000, or for loyalty cards or business, PICS SmartCard Inc. is pleased to offer you this service. We can manufacture any number of cards with both cost efficiency and time effectiveness in mind. To facilitate the most unique card for your specifications, we combine any number of security features to make it work for you. Offering a variety of thicknesses plus optional access control features, magnetic stripe in high or low energy, holographic overlay, smart card encoding, scratch off labels, barcode blockers or embossing, you can choose from any one of these features to design a card with whatever level of security is necessary. Your data is secure with us. Call or email us to get a quote.

Great for promotions, loyalty recognition, name badges, membership cards, discount cards, incentives, luggage or golf bag tags, or even business cards. Our printing process produces bright, eye-catching colours on a moisture resistant PVC plastic surface which makes an impression that lasts much longer than a handshake! As well, multiple security levels can be added to the card, including colour-shifting seals, embedded images, UV printing and micro printing. Utilizing these features, we can design a custom card exclusive to your application and desired security level.

PICS SmartCard Inc. has full manufacturing capability to produce High Security Systems for identifying and protecting individuals, equipment and products; dispensing cash; activating computers, storing vast amounts of database information and acting as keys for access or credit; and debit tracking. From printed vinyl membership cards to 5-part, secure military credentials with embedded security features, PICS can manufacture virtually any card or laminate product to suit a custom application. The Company is a leader in the manufacture of secure cards for military and national identification programs.

We also produce 2 - 4 color cards for hotels and restaurants. Hot-stamping, embossing and cardwriting are also offered. Custom-printed and laminated pouches are also manufactured which come with advantage and other secure seals, barcode blockers, mag stripes, signature panels etc.

Specializing in Photo ID, we sell any type of accessory and supply to accompany your identification. Our warehouse holds a broad range of inventory including card printing ribbons, cleaning cards for printers, PVC Ultra cards, slot punches and much more. We also have ID card attachments spanning from neckware to wristware, from badge reels to luggage straps, and from badge holders to clips and pins. The badging options are endless at PICS SmartCard Inc., to allow you the most and up to date and professional look to accompany your photo ID or security card.

We also carry ID card attachments, including neckwear, wristwear, badge reels, luggage straps, badge holders, clips and pins

IDSuperstore.com - a discount division of PICS Smartcard Inc.

This new and updated website enables you to order any of our products on-line. It is fast, efficient and allows for instantaneous viewing and descriptions of all our products. Set-up a login account on-line and view all your information including past, present, and outstanding orders. Navigate effortlessly through our site and experience the speed of ordering on-line!