Physical card issuing

Revolutionising physical card issuance

Physical cards with Thales Physical Card Issuance

  • Enterprise
  • Financial services
  • Digital payment solutions

In the digital world, real-time, self-service mode is the norm, with a strong focus on intuitive and easy-to-track services. Meanwhile, in the physical world, cards remain crucial for brand differentiation and not just a functional payment tool. They reflect both the issuer’s identity and the end user’s values. They embody the preferences of end users through inclusive, personalised designs, sustainable options, and a premium unboxing experience that reinforces customer loyalty and engagement.

  1. Why physical cards still matter

    Despite the rise of digital wallets, physical payment cards remain a key brand asset for banks – expected to grow at a 10% CAGR over the next 5 years. More than a payment method, cards now represent a bank’s identity, values and customer experience.

  2. Physical Card Issuance that meets your needs

    Thales brings an innovative suite of services no matter your issuance preference to ensure that your modern card issuance journey is directly meeting the needs of your end users.

Thales D1 modular platform includes physical card services which provides you the ability to improve the operational efficiency for your card issuance while offering your end users the freedom to manage their physical card effortlessly from their mobile.

Key Features of D1 Physical Card Issuance

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What premium card holders really want in 2025

Is your card program truly premium, or just premium-looking? In this interview with PYMNTS, Gustavo Menezes, VP Pay Sales NORAM at Thales, shares what Mass Affluent customers actually demand today. Real-time control, seamless digital/physical experience, Amazon-like delivery — are you delivering all of that?

Find out where most issuers are missing the mark, and what it takes to close the gap.

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Operational efficiency in card issuance

Operational efficiency in card issuance: Reducing costs and environmental impact

Discover how improving operational efficiency in card issuance can help banks reduce costs, limit environmental impact and enhance the cardholder experience.

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