Global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market size was valued at US$ 1173 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1860 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.0% during review period.

A contact smart card and security chip must be inserted into a smart card reader with a direct connection to a conductive contact plate on the surface of the card (typically gold plated). Transmission of commands, data, and card status takes place over these physical contact points.

Smart card security chips are integrated circuits (ICs) embedded in smart cards that store and process sensitive information (such as encryption keys, personal identity information, transaction records, etc.) and provide authentication and security functions. These chips usually transmit data by contacting the card reader. Common applications include bank cards, electronic ID cards, transportation cards, access cards, etc. With the continuous improvement of global information security requirements, the contact smart card security chip market is in a stage of sustained growth. The demand for smart card technology in the financial industry mainly comes from payment tools such as bank cards and credit cards. Due to the increasing requirements for payment security and user identity authentication, contact smart cards have become one of the main payment tools.

With the development of contactless smart card technology, contact smart cards face certain competitive pressure. Contactless cards have higher convenience and faster response speed, which makes some fields tend to use contactless cards, especially in payment and public transportation systems.

From a regional perspective, the financial and payment markets in North America have a large demand for smart cards, accounting for more than 35% in 2024. Especially in banking business. The promotion of EMV standards and the demand for security authentication technology have driven the development of the smart card market.

There are many major smart card chip manufacturers in the market, such as NXP Semiconductors, Infineon, Samsung, Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics, etc. These companies are very competitive in chip technology innovation and security function design, accounting for more than 45% in 2024. As the market demand for security and convenience increases, these companies will continue to promote technological innovation and market expansion.

In the future, smart cards will not only be used as payment tools, but will also integrate more functions, such as public transportation, access control systems, medical insurance, etc. This requires smart card chips to have stronger multi-functional integration capabilities, which promotes technological innovation in the market. With the development of smart card chip technology, more and more miniaturized and highly integrated security chips have appeared on the market. These miniaturized chips can better adapt to a variety of uses and needs, and further promote the popularity of contact smart cards.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Contact Smart Card and Security Chip

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NXP Semiconductors, Infineon, Samsung, STMicroelectronics, Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co., Ltd., Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd., HED, Microchip, Datang Telecom Technology Co.,Ltd., Nations Technologies Inc., etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type

Memory Chip

Microprocessor Chip

RFID Chip

Security Chip

Others

Market segment by Application

BFSI

Government & Public Utilities

Transportation

Others

Major players covered

NXP Semiconductors

Infineon

Samsung

STMicroelectronics

Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co., Ltd.

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

HED

Microchip

Datang Telecom Technology Co.,Ltd.

Nations Technologies Inc.

Giantec Semiconductor Corporation

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Contact Smart Card and Security Chip product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Contact Smart Card and Security Chip, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Contact Smart Card and Security Chip from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Contact Smart Card and Security Chip competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Contact Smart Card and Security Chip breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Contact Smart Card and Security Chip market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Contact Smart Card and Security Chip.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Contact Smart Card and Security Chip sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.