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Gemalto Web Service enables photos on a PlasticNow MasterCard in Canada

Thursday, July 31, 2008 in News

Digital security provider Gemalto says it will provide its CardLikeMe service to PlasticNow in Canada, giving consumers the flexibility to customize their prepaid MasterCard with the photo of their choice.

The Web-based service enables a cardholder to connect to the PlasticNow Web site, upload images directly from his computer and the card online. A user can adjust his photo through an easy-to-use interface, moving, zooming, rotating or focusing on one part of the picture to ensure the card meets the user’s specifications.


PlasticNow is one of Canada’s leading providers of prepaid card solutions, through an issuing partnership with Peoples Trust Company. PlasticNow is licensed by MasterCard and performs the full range of card portfolio management services, from call centers and risk/fraud management to regulatory compliance and cash settlement.

CardLikeMe is a turnkey solution that includes Web services and associated secure printing services. It integrates into the card issuer environment, with each screen customized to his specifications. [end] 

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