In addition to digitally identifying students, the Gemalto card is used for EMV (Europay MasterCard Visa) debit payment through the secure contact microprocessor on the card. Bearers of the card can pay at student restaurants hostels, as well as receive discounts at local establishments. The contactless functionality allows students to enter buildings, and record their attendance in class simply by holding the card up to a reader. To date, Gemalto has shipped over six million electronic student cards for universities around the world notably in Hungary, Latin America, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. www.gemalto.com