Sustainable payment cards

The Thales Wood Card, made from FSC-certified wood, features a 0% plastic body, offering a unique differentiator without compromising sustainability. According to a recent survey, 65% of consumers are eager to adopt it thanks to its premium touch and feel. With its wood feel, visual appeal and engraved design, it’s the most natural card.

This recycled card is made of 100% recycled PETG, removing the toxicity of chlorine from plastic cards. The PVC-free card provides the easiest way to move to more sustainable payments for any and large volume card programs, while eliminating more toxic PVC.

Thales Gemalto Ocean Plastic® cards are made from 70% Parley Ocean Plastic® reclaimed from coastal areas, repurposing plastic waste to reduce ocean pollution. Partnering with Parley for the Oceans, Thales upcycles plastic bottles into payment cards.  

The American Express Green Ocean Plastic Card won the 2020 Élan Award for innovation, showcasing strong commitment to environmental responsibility. 

Thales Gemalto Bio-Sourced PLA cards replace over 80% of PVC with PLA, a more sustainable material made from non-edible corn. PLA is non-toxic, petroleum-free, and offers a lower carbon footprint than PVC card. Thales was the first to offer PLA banking cards, delivering over 70 million worldwide. Certified by UL ECV for bio-based content, these cards offer a renewable material based solution for consumers. 

Thales Gemalto Recycled PVC cards help reduce first-use plastic by using waste from the packaging and printing industries. These cards are made with 100% recycled PVC, offering  a more sustainable alternative. By repurposing post-manufacturing waste, Thales solution significantly minimises the environmental impact of traditional PVC, while offering durable, high-quality cards for financial institutions.