Smart Cards Market Research Report – Forecast to 2030

Smart Cards Market Research Report Information By Type (Contact, Contactless, Hybrid, Dual-interface), By Component (Hardware, Smart Cards, Readers, Software, Services) and By Application (Government, Healthcare, BFSI, Retail, Transportation, Education, Entertainment, Enterprises) – Forecast to 2030

ID: MRFR/SEM/5037-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Aarti Dhapte | March 2024         

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Global Smart Cards Market Overview


Smart Cards Market Size was valued at USD 9 Billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 12 Billion in 2023 to USD 20 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Factors, such as rapid digitalization, surge in cashless transactions, and rise in demand from the healthcare sector, are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
 Smart Cards Market


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Smart Cards Market Trends



  • Growing demand from end-user to boost the market growth


The requirement from end-users leads to high Smart Cards Market Demand. Due to covid 19, exposure to smart cards is higher. The penetration of these cards is massive in both developed and developing nations. During this period, physical payment is limited in many stores. Most shops and businesses accepted contactless payments. Due to the ease and convenience of smart cards, the adoption rate is higher for the smart card market. More awareness about these cards has led to high revenue for the market.  The demand from the healthcare, government and retail sectors is leading to wider benefits.


Smart cards offer several benefits over traditional magnetic stripe cards, including enhanced security, increased storage capacity, and greater reliability. These benefits make smart cards ideal for a wide range of applications, such as payment cards, identity cards, and transportation cards. As a result, the demand for smart cards is growing rapidly in both developed and emerging markets, driven by the increasing need for secure and convenient payment and identification systems. Therefore, such factors related to Smart Cards have enhanced the Smart Cards market CAGR across the globe in recent years.


Smart Cards Market Segment Insights


Smart Cards Type Insights


The Smart Cards Market segmentation, based on type, includes Contact, Contactless, Hybrid, and Dual-interface. The Dual-interface segment held the majority share in 2022 of the Smart Cards Market revenue. Dual-interface smart cards, which offer both contact and contactless capabilities, are becoming increasingly popular due to their versatility and convenience. This type of smart card allows users to choose the method of payment or authentication that best suits their needs, and as a result, is well-suited for a wide range of applications. The demand for dual-interface smart cards is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for flexible and secure payment and identification systems.


Smart Cards Component Insights


The Smart Cards Market segmentation, based on type, includes Hardware, Smart Cards, Readers, Software, and Services. The smart cards segment held the majority share in 2022. Smart cards are used in a wide range of applications, including payment systems, government identification, healthcare, and secure access systems. The growing demand for secure and convenient payment and identification solutions is driving the growth of the smart card market, and the segment is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.


Smart Cards Application Insights


Based on application, the Smart Cards Market segmentation includes Government, Healthcare, BFSI, Retail, Transportation, Education, Entertainment, and Enterprises. The BFSI segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. This is due to the increasing adoption of smart cards in the banking, financial services, and insurance sector for various applications such as ATMs, debit cards, credit cards, and others. The increasing demand for secure and efficient financial transactions has driven the growth of the smart card market in the BFSI sector. These all factors for Smart Cards positively impact the market growth.


Figure 2: Global Smart Cards Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Global Smart Cards Market, by Type, 2022 & 2030


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Smart Cards Regional Insights


By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific region is expected to show significant growth in the smart cards market due to factors such as increasing adoption of digital financial services, growing need for secure transactions, and increasing use of smart cards for identity management and access control in various industries. The increasing usage of smart cards in countries such as China, India, and Japan is driving the growth of the smart card market in the Asia Pacific region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil


Figure 3: GLOBAL SMART CARDS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
GLOBAL SMART CARDS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe’s Smart Cards market accounts for the second-largest market share. This is because there is a high demand for smart cards in various applications such as BFSI, government, and healthcare. Additionally, the presence of leading players in the region and the high adoption of advanced technology drive the growth of the market in Europe. The government initiatives and regulations to improve the security and privacy of data and transactions also contribute to the growth of the smart card market in the region. Further, the Germany Smart Cards market held the largest market share, and the UK Smart Cards market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.


North America is considered to be another significant player in the smart card market. The region has seen high adoption of smart card technology in various end-user industries. The increasing demand for secure and advanced payment solutions, coupled with the presence of major players in the region, is driving the growth of the smart card market in North America. Moreover, the U.S. Smart Cards market held the largest market share, and the Canada Smart Cards market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.


Smart Cards Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Smart Cards market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Smart Cards industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Smart Cards. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Smart Cards industry must offer affordable products.


Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the global Smart Cards industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major Smart Cards market players, including Rambus Inc, CardLogix Corporation, CPI Card Group Inc., Identiv, Inc., VeriFone Systems, Inc., Gemalto N.V., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, IDEMIA France SAS, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.


Rambus Inc. is an American technology company that provides solutions in the areas of secure memory and chip technologies. It operates in the areas of memory, security, and interface IP (Intellectual Property) solutions. Rambus has developed several innovative technologies, including high-speed memory interfaces technologies like RDRAM, DDR, and LPDDR, as well as security solutions such as Cryptography Research, Payment, and Identity & Security. The company's technology solutions are used in a wide range of applications, including mobile devices, data centers, connected cars, and smart cards.


CardLogix Corporation is a provider of secure smart card technology, including hardware, software, and services. CardLogix offers a range of smart card products and services for government, financial, healthcare, education, and corporate clients. The company's product line includes smart card readers, secure card personalization systems, and smart card management software. Additionally, CardLogix provides a range of smart card training, consulting, and integration services to help customers implement and maintain their smart card projects. CardLogix is recognized as a leader in the smart card industry and has received numerous awards for its innovative products and services.


Key Companies in the Smart Cards market includes



  • Rambus Inc

  • CardLogix Corporation

  • CPI Card Group Inc.

  • Identiv, Inc.

  • VeriFone Systems, Inc.

  • Gemalto N.V.

  • Giesecke & Devrient GmbH

  • IDEMIA France SAS

  • Infineon Technologies AG

  • NXP Semiconductors N.V. among others


Smart Cards Industry Developments


January 2021: IDEMIA announced that it has signed a four-year agreement with Jyske Bank, for the rollout of recycled PVC cards to its customers.


July 2021: Infineon Technologies with IDEX Biometrics announced a reference design for the next-generation biometric smart card architecture.


Smart Cards Market Segmentation


Smart Cards Type Outlook



  • Contact

  • Contactless

  • Hybrid

  • Dual-interface


Smart Cards Component Outlook



  • Hardware

  • Smart Cards

  • Readers

  • Software

  • Services


Smart Cards Application Outlook



  • Government

  • Healthcare

  • BFSI

  • Retail

  • Transportation

  • Education

  • Entertainment

  • Enterprises


Smart Cards Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 09 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 12 Billion
Market Size 2030 USD 20 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 7.00% (2023-2030)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2030
Historical Data 2018 & 2020
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Million)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Component, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Rambus Inc, CardLogix Corporation, CPI Card Group Inc., Identiv, Inc., VeriFone Systems, Inc., Gemalto N.V., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, IDEMIA France SAS, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Key Market Opportunities Availability of hybrid smart cards
Key Market Dynamics The widespread application of smart cards in retail, healthcare, hospitality, and government sector. ·         Increasing adoption of smart cards in government IDs




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Smart Cards Market size was valued at USD 09 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.00% during the forecast period, 2023-2030.

Asia Pacific had the largest share in the Smart Cards Market.

The key players in the market are Rambus Inc, CardLogix Corporation, CPI Card Group Inc., Identiv, Inc., VeriFone Systems, Inc., Gemalto N.V., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, IDEMIA France SAS, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V.

The dual interface category dominated the market in 2022.

The BFSI had the largest share in the global market for Smart Cards.

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