Smart cards power secure payments, digital identity and trusted authentication around the world. This book is a practical guide to building secure applications for ISO/IEC 7816 and ISO/IEC 14443 systems with real code, hands-on examples and proven development practices.
What really happens when you pay with a card? This book takes you behind the scenes of modern card payments, breaking down the systems, players and processes that make every transaction work, from issuing and authorization to clearing and settlement.