The plastic-free wood payment card

Thales Wood Card: a premium, more sustainable payment experience

Enterprise
Financial services
Payment cards

The Thales Gemalto Wood Card, crafted from 100% FSC-certified wood and plastic-free, is ideal for customers seeking more sustainable payment options with a premium design and full Visa/Mastercard compliance.

Exploring the benefits of the Thales wood card: a 100% FSC-certified sustainable payment card

100% FSC-certified wood and 0% plastic: Thales wood cards are unique, eco-conscious and deliver a premium experience.

Sustainable payment cards

The wood card features a 0% plastic card body made from renewable, FSC-certified wood, paper and bio-adhesive. Biodegradable and non-toxic, it reduces the environmental impact of payment card production while ensuring no deforestation and CO₂ storage.
Premium look and feel

The wood card embraces the shift to sustainability with natural wood grain and fine engraving, making each card truly unique. Designed to elevate the credit card experience, it combines elegance and sustainability - ideal for environmentally conscious users.
Premium appeal for clients

This premium card resonates with consumers - 65% are willing to pay extra for this plastic-free and more sustainable alternative. With its refined design and strong ethical appeal, it stands out as the ideal eco-friendly payment card for users seeking both style and responsibility.
Proven performance and durability

With more than two years of use in the field, the Thales wood card has proven its durability: 95% of cardholders report that it meets or exceeds their expectations. Compatible with EMV chip, magstripe and contactless technology, it ensures secure, eco-friendly payments with a trusted and more sustainable solution.
Expert support and service

With extensive expertise in payment cards, Thales ensures a smooth launch of the Thales wood card. This premium alternative to plastic is durable, elegant and designed for sustainable payments, combining innovation with environmental responsibility.

Premium and sustainable wood card by Thales

The Thales 100% wood card is made entirely from FSC-certified wood with 0% plastic. It combines a premium, stylish design with proven durability and expert support. Popular among users, it helps banks meet demand for sustainable cards, reduce environmental impact and ensure seamless adoption with major payment scheme compatibility.

The Thales wood card empowers banks to lead the payment market in sustainability. Made from 100% FSC-certified wood with zero plastic, it embodies a genuine commitment to environmental responsibility. This premium payment card enhances your brand’s sustainability profile and is a real attraction for customers. Differentiate your offering and drive the shift towards more responsible payments with Thales' innovative wood card.

Discover the 100% Wood Card: a sustainable, premium, and eco conscious alternative to plastic.

Thales introduces an innovative payment card crafted from FSC-certified wood, free from plastic and made only from natural, renewable resources. Sourced from responsibly managed European forests, it ensures no deforestation. Made of biodegradable materials including wood, paper and adhesives, this card offers a sustainable alternative for banks focused on reducing their environmental impact.

Each Thales Wood Card features a natural, one-of-a-kind wood grain, giving every card a distinct appearance. The precise laser engraving allows a minimalist, yet handcrafted aesthetic that exudes elegance. Designed for premium users, it’s a refined, sustainable product that meets the needs of style-driven consumers.

The 100% wood card body, made with 0% plastic, eliminates reliance on oil-based materials, reducing environmental impact. Crafted from renewable materials and backed by FSC-certified sourcing and responsible forestry practices, it ensures no deforestation. This offers a more sustainable, responsible payment solution for issuers and customers.

With more than two years of successful field experience, the Thales Wood Card delivers proven durability and performance. Fully compatible with EMV chip, magstripe and contactless payments, it enables seamless transactions. Validated by major payment schemes, it ensures global acceptance for a trusted, more sustainable payment solution.

The 100% wood card features a multi-layer design with comprising four layers of maple wood, one of paper, an antenna, and 10% bio-adhesive. It integrates a dual-interface EMV chip, a copper antenna for contactless payments, and optional magstripe and hologram. Built with responsibly sourced materials, it ensures secure transactions, reliable performance and a more sustainable product design.