Advanced Card Systems Japan List of News Articles

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a global leader in authentication and payment technologies) has announced that its NFC readers are now compatible with My Number Cards for smartphones, achieving a significant milestone in Japan's digital ID ecosystem. The My Number Card is an identification document issued by the Japanese government, assigned to each citizen with a personal identification number, and is widely used for administrative procedures, healthcare, taxation, and obtaining various certificates. Starting from April 2026, five models of ACS's NFC readers — WalletMate II, AquaGuard, ACR1552U, ACR1555U, and ACR1581U — have passed the compatibility tests for My Number Cards for smartphones. This will further enhance the role of ACS products in the field of digital identification in Japan. ACS's goal has always been to create technologies that balance convenience and security. With the compatibility for My Number Cards for smartphones, all citizens will be able to access digital administrative services more smoothly and smartly.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a global leader in authentication and payment technologies) has announced that its products ACR40U and ACR1552U IC card readers have passed compatibility tests and have been officially recognized as HPKI-compatible devices by the Japan Medical Association Certification Authority (JMACA). HPKI (Health Professional Public Key Infrastructure) is an electronic certificate system for healthcare professionals in Japan. It provides reliable electronic authentication, electronic signatures, and secure access in the medical field, and is used in various electronic health applications such as electronic prescriptions, medical information exchange, and healthcare information systems. The ACR40U and ACR1552U, which are officially compatible with HPKI cards, ensure secure and authenticated transactions in these applications, supporting digital trust in the healthcare sector. This certification reaffirms ACS's commitment to providing secure identity authentication solutions that prioritize reliability and innovation for the healthcare and public sectors.