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Pack-Smart Inc. 1-PAS Certified for JCOP Pay: Enabling Faster, Smarter, Secure Card Production

Payment security, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable, which is why Pack-Smart Inc. is proud to announce a significant leap forward in secure card manufacturing: the 1-PAS personalization and packaging platform is now JCOP Pay ready.

This milestone represents a critical advancement, enabling global issuers to meet the highest standards for EMV, dual-interface, and secure data encoding, all while maintaining seamless high-speed production.

With over 800 million JCOP Pay devices already deployed globally, the JCOP (Java Card Open Platform) platform has solidified its position as one of the most trusted and versatile operating systems in the secure payment industry. From its early adoption in banking cards and mobile payment systems to its current dominance in dual-interface and contactless applications, JCOP continually evolves to meet modern commerce demands.

Pack-Smart’s 1-PAS secure card personalization and packaging system now stands at the intersection of this innovation and real-world deployment.

The Rise of JCOP Pay: A Market-Validated Solution

JCOP Pay is not merely another EMV-compliant chip; it is an advanced operating system trusted by payment networks, issuers, and manufacturers for its superior transaction speed, broad compatibility, and multi-application support.

JCOP’s flexibility is particularly valuable. Whether the use case involves pure contact cards, contactless, or dual-interface formats, JCOP Pay ensures issuers deliver consistent and secure transaction performance. This versatility is essential in global markets where infrastructure varies, but expectations for user experience and security are increasingly uniform.

The newest evolution of the platform, JCOP Pay operating on JCOP 5 EMV, introduces several critical enhancements:

Support for all major global payment schemes through a certified set of applets
Advanced support for inductive coupling modules
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) capabilities for enhanced digital security
Latest EMVCo certification for futureproof compliance and card lifecycle management

These features extend JCOP’s value, transforming it from a secure chip into a dynamic platform for building long-term card strategies in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

1-PAS: Re-imagining Card Manufacturing as a Single Integrated Workflow

The 1-PAS system, short for Personalization, Affixing, and Secured Packaging, represents the Pack-Smart Inc. vision for a smarter, more unified approach to secure card manufacturing.

Traditionally, personalization and packaging for EMV and secure cards involve fragmented processes. Each step, from chip encoding to visual personalization, affixing, and packaging, requires separate systems, data streams, and validation tools. These disjointed processes increase the risk of data loss, mismatch, or quality issues.

With the 1-PAS, Pack-Smart Inc. has consolidated every critical function into a high-speed, inline platform delivering:

Inline EMV chip encoding and magnetic stripe encoding
Optical and electronic dual-interface verification
Laser engraving, PIN protection, and data masking
Tamper-evident folding carton packaging
Card collation, mailer insertion, and custom kitting
Real-time serialization, tracking, and rejection management

Now with full JCOP Pay support, the 1-PAS adds an essential layer of capability: seamless integration with certified EMV applets and secure provisioning processes tailored for modern financial and government programs.

Why JCOP Pay Integration Matters for Manufacturers

Card issuers and manufacturers face unprecedented challenges. Regulatory requirements are increasingly complex, customers demand faster issuance and enhanced security, and pressure mounts to reduce environmental impact and production footprints.

By integrating JCOP Pay directly into the personalization stage, 1-PAS allows manufacturers to:

Eliminate middleware or third-party bridges between chip encoding and card personalization
Streamline dual-interface testing, eliminating unnecessary handling or delays
Maintain secure, encrypted data chains from intake to final packaging
Support longer card lifecycles with advanced cryptography and field upgrade capability
Reduce waste and rework through high-speed vision and rejection systems

Whether operating a centralized card bureau or deploying instant issuance for financial, telecom, or national ID programs, manufacturers gain new levels of flexibility without compromising speed or compliance.

Card Security and Compliance: A Native Part of the Workflow

Security has always been at the heart of Pack-Smart’s automation platforms, and 1-PAS elevates this principle further. With JCOP Pay readiness, Pack-Smart Inc. enables customers to deliver next-generation payment and identity credentials that are certified, traceable, and future-ready.

Key security features include:

Encrypted chip-to-database data exchange with a full audit trail
Secure PIN generation, masking, and scratch-off options
Multi-level user authentication and machine access control
Customizable packaging features including tamper-evident adhesives, serial markers, and RFID/NFC labels
Full compliance with EMVCo, PCI, and local data handling standards

Delivering this level of assurance, while maintaining production speeds of up to 20,000 cards per hour, distinctly sets the 1-PAS apart from other personalization systems on the market.

A Strategic Advantage for Issuers and Brands

For card issuers, JCOP Pay on the 1-PAS represents more than a technical achievement, it is a strategic asset. With consumer trust and brand reputation at stake, issuers can now deploy secure cards that combine:

Rapid delivery
Custom branding and premium packaging
Advanced fraud protection
Full EMV and contactless compliance
Sustainability through compact, recyclable, or compostable packaging options

Telecom operators, banks, fintech platforms, governments, and loyalty program managers all benefit from the increased agility and reduced operational complexity this platform enables.

With full API and MES integration, real-time data from each card can be securely routed to internal systems for order fulfillment, auditing, or mobile activation workflows.

What’s Next: Future-Proofing Card Issuance with the 1-PAS and JCOP

As the payments and identity industries evolve, one thing remains clear: cards are here to stay, but their roles are expanding. They are no longer static credentials; today’s cards are secure endpoints in digital networks, capable of dynamic authentication, contactless transactions, remote provisioning, and device-level encryption.

The JCOP Pay and Pack-Smart Inc. 1-PAS integration was built with this future in mind –

By aligning advanced chip-level functionality with robust manufacturing automation, Pack-Smart empowers customers to launch new programs faster, reduce time to market, and deliver more secure, engaging card experiences.

Whether producing millions of prepaid debit cards, secure SIM kits, or managing national ID and e-health credential issuance, the combination of JCOP and 1-PAS provides unmatched scalability and compliance assurance.

For technical specifications, system architecture insights, or to see the JCOP Pay-enabled 1-PAS in action, contact a Pack-Smart Inc. specialist: https://packsmartinc.com/contact/