Datacard claims that its technology will enable the bank’s cardholders to leave the branch with a debit card which is activated within hours after opening a new checking account or requesting a replacement card.
Bangor Savings Bank is working with Datacard Group on a three-phase implementation that will consist of rolling out the Datacard CardWizard software to all 55 of its branch locations throughout Maine by mid-year 2011.
For card production, Bangor Savings Bank is utilizing the Datacard FCP 20/20 card printer, which offers security features that meets established specifications for the instant issuance of Visa and MasterCard debit cards.
Instant card issuance and activation is part of the Datacard Secure Issuance Anywhere infrastructure which includes scalable hardware, software, supplies, consultation and project management for any card issuance or personalization environment.
The card programs can include central or instant issuance, PIN selection and PIN change, embossed or unembossed cards, mobile payments and NFC personalization, as well as contact, contactless and EMV-compliant applications, said Datacard.
