FutureCard, the company

FutureCard is an international corporation, expert in the design, manufacturing and customization of all types of cards, from the most basic plastic cards to the most advanced smartcards. While digitalized data replaces paper formats, sustaining trust is a key issue. Both card issuers and cardholders require reliable products in order to operate safely in our efficiency driven world. FutureCard’s achievements have turned into the substantial assets we are proud to put at your service:

• 1,000 customers in 80 countries

• 250 committed professionals from around the world, including marketing and sales staff, engineers, technicians and customer service personnel

• Constantly updated state-of-the-art products and services

• Production plant located in dubai, equipped with the latest generation of machines and software

• Regional sales offices and a large network of partners around the world

• Fast growth since 2002, with a constant increase of revenue every year, and an average of 75 million units marketed every month

ENPI, the Group

FutureCard is part of the Emirates National Plastic Industry LLC group. In addition to the card business, its activities include the production of security documents, plastic films and various food packaging materials. Created in the early 1990’s, the group’s yearly revenue has continuously grown and now reaches more than 100M$.

Commitment & Security

As a member of major international organizations (ICMA, GSMA), FutureCard is involved in the compliance to standards, and in the continuous progress and improvement of the card industry. Our different certificates and accreditations (ISO 9001, Visa, MasterCard, SAS) reflect the quality and security featured in our products. FutureCard also cares about our future and reduces the impact of its operations on the environment through the use of innovative processes and materials.

FutureCard, the smart way

FutureCard is every card      

• Smart (memory, microprocessor, contactless)          

• Plastic                                                                    

• Scratch                                                                  

• Services                                                              

FutureCard for everybody

• Telecom (scratch, memory, SIM/USIM)                                                                        

• Banking (magnetic stripe, EMV)                                                                                         

• Government and public sector (ID, health, transport, corporate) 

• Commercial (loyalty retail, hotels, airlines)

FutureCard is everywhere    

FutureCard Offices

• Dubai: Sales, techno center

• France: Sales, techno center

• Spain: Sales

• Jordan: Sales  

• Algeria: Sales       

• India: Techno center      

more details about our offices in the contact page.

FutureCard sales network

Card design

• Software development: chip operating systems, applets, tools and solutions

• Production R&D: new materials, printing effects  

• Assistance on artwork design and production

• Technical assistance, support, consulting and project management

• Solution design

Manufacturing

• Materials: paper, PVC, bio PVC, colored PVC, polycarbonate, PET, ABS

• Printing: offset, silk-screen, security features (UV, ink, guilloches, microprint, OVI), effects (tactile, transparent, holographic)

• Finishing: lamination (matt, glossy, mirror), security elements (hologram, signature panel, scratch panel)

• Chip embedding: contact memory, microprocessor chips, contactless chips, and dual interface cards      

Customization  

• Various card shapes (mini card, plug)

• Data management (secure data transfer, checking, processing)    

• All types of personalization: graphical (embossing, inkjet, thermal printing, photo printing, laser), security elements (mag stripe,  scratch PIN panel, barcode), chip personalization (applet, data, keys contact / contactless interfaces)

• Fulfillment: carrier printing and personalization, matching, folding, enveloping

• Packaging: various shapes (wrapping, CD/DVD case), user manuals, etc...

• Logistics: our Dubai-based facility is conveniently located next to one of the world's largest transportation hubs. This paired with our agreement with major freight companies makes all worldwide destinations easily accessible