Training & Consulting Services
Our Training & Consulting Services provide expert guidance to financial institutions, and government agencies to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient card production. Our team of advisors helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, optimize card issuance processes, and implement cutting-edge technologies.
The Role of a Professional Advisor
Our advisors serve as strategic partners, offering specialized expertise in:
Payment Card Compliance (Mastercard, Amex, Discovery, Diners, PCI DSS)
Secure ID & Driver’s License Credentials
Card Production Workflow Optimization
Centralized vs. Decentralized Card Issuance Strategies
SaaS solutions for payment brands and Government applications
High- and Low-Capacity Card Printer Selection
We help clients reduce risk, enhance security, and streamline operations across all stages of card production and card personalization.
Key Advisory Services
Compliance Advisory for Payment Card Programs
We ensure your credit/debit card programs meet strict payment network requirements, including:
Card Profile Generation & Validation
- - Defining profile parameter, card designs, and EMV tags
- - Validating profiles against Payment Network standards
Card Personalization Validation (CPV) Process
- - Testing card data accuracy, chip functionality, and magnetic stripe encoding
- - Ensuring compliance with ISO 7816, EMVCo, and PCI
Secure ID & Driver’s License Advisory
We assist government agencies and corporate issuers in developing tamper-proof credentials that meet stringent regulations:
Security Feature Integration
- - Guilloché patterns, microtext, UV/IR inks, holograms
- - RFID/NFC-enabled smart cards with BAC & EAC protocols
Government Compliance
- - ISO/IEC 18013-5 (Mobile Driver’s Licenses)
- - REAL ID Act (U.S.), ICAO 9303 (Global Travel Documents)
Centralized vs. Decentralized Issuance Strategies
- - Centralized: High-security facilities with bulk personalization
- - Decentralized: On-demand issuance at branches or remote locations
Card Personalization & Printing Advisory
We help clients select the right printing platform based on volume, security, and operational needs:
High-Capacity Industrial Printers
- - Mass issuance for banks & government programs
- - Laser engraving, D2T2 (dye diffusion), and dual-side printing
Low-Capacity Desktop Printers
- - Branch-level instant issuance
- - Magnetic stripe, contactless, and smart card encoding
Hybrid Solutions
- - Combining centralized personalization with decentralized fulfillment
Risk Mitigation & Fraud Prevention
We advise on best practices to reduce vulnerabilities in card production:
- - We advise on best practices to reduce vulnerabilities in card production:
- - Anti-Counterfeiting Techniques in design (Ghost Images, Laser Perforations)
- - Tamper-Evident Packaging & Secure Logistics
Why Partner with CARD USA for Training & Consulting?
- - Decades of Expertise – Trusted by leading financial & government institutions
- - End-to-End Guidance – From compliance to production optimization
- - Future-Ready Solutions – Advising on digital credentials, biometric cards, and mobile integration
