Beautiful Card Corporation Successfully Renews GSMA SAS-UP Certification, Reinforcing Global Security Standards for Smart Card and eSIM Manufacturing
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully renewed its GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for UICC Production (SAS-UP) certification, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the highest international standards for secure SIM, UICC, and eSIM personalization manufacturing.
The certification was awarded following a comprehensive audit conducted in accordance with GSMA SAS-UP Standard Version 9.3 and Requirements Version 11.1. The certified scope includes:
Generation of data for UICC personalization
Card and Embedded UICC personalization
Post-personalization card packaging
The certification remains valid through July 2028.
The GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) is one of the telecommunications industry’s most recognized security certification programs. It evaluates manufacturers across physical security, information security, operational procedures, key management, and secure production environments, serving as a trusted benchmark for mobile network operators and global technology partners.
“Renewing the GSMA SAS-UP certification reflects our continued investment in secure manufacturing processes and our commitment to delivering trusted smart card and eSIM solutions to customers worldwide,” said Beautiful Card Corporation.
With extensive experience in smart card manufacturing, BCC provides SIM cards, payment cards, transportation cards, secure identification solutions, and advanced eSIM services for global markets. Maintaining SAS-UP certification further strengthens the company’s capability to support telecom operators, IoT applications, and digital connectivity solutions with internationally recognized security standards.
Looking ahead, Beautiful Card Corporation will continue investing in information security, manufacturing excellence, and innovative technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality smart card solutions for customers around the world.
IC 晶片可說是現代電子設備的「大腦」,被廣泛應用於電腦、手機、家電、感應式卡片等日常會使用到的物品中。IC 晶片將龐大的電路系統縮小整合於一塊矽晶片上,能夠讓產品具備處理、記憶資料的能力。以下介紹半導體、IC 與晶片的組成關係,帶你簡單了解複雜的電路世界。
(一)晶片是什麼?簡單了解 IC 意思與晶片組成
IC 的全名為 Integrated Circuit(積體電路),如果將傳統由電線、電晶體組成的龐大電路比喻成一座佔地廣闊的實體城市,那麼 IC 就是一座「微縮城市」,將這整座城市的交通網路、建築與電力系統,高度濃縮在一個微小的空間裡。
IC 透過精密的光刻技術,將數以億計的電子元件(如電晶體、電阻、二極體等)整合在極小的矽晶圓(Wafer,由高純度矽製成的圓形薄片)上。電路設計完成後,圓形的矽晶圓會被切割成數千個名為「裸晶」(Die)的小方塊,裸晶經過封裝會成為具備特定功能的「晶片」。這也就是我們在感應式卡片、3C 產品中所使用的核心元件。
晶片(Chip):一般日常所稱的「晶片」,多半是指已完成封裝、可直接安裝於電子產品中的 IC 元件,將 IC 裸晶包覆在環氧樹脂或陶瓷外殼內,並引出接腳(Pins),就能夠被安裝到各式產品上。所謂接腳,是指晶片與外部電路連接的導電端點,負責傳輸電力與訊號,使晶片能正常運作。若以建築比喻,晶片即為最終完工的房屋。
Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC), in collaboration with biometric technology leader IDEX Biometrics, has launched a next-generation biometric payment card based on the IDEX Pay platform for global banking clients. This innovative card has successfully obtained certifications from both Mastercard and Visa, granting it global issuance rights and validating its compliance with international standards of security and performance.
Mastercard previously issued a Letter of Approval authorizing BCC to deploy biometric smart cards powered by IDEX Pay for worldwide distribution. Shortly after, Visa confirmed on April 2, 2025, that BCC’s product had passed a series of stringent technical evaluations, including chip-level security, biometric authentication capabilities, and contactless payment specifications, granting the product global approval.
“This dual recognition from Mastercard and Visa is a testament to the strong partnership between BCC and IDEX Biometrics. As we accelerate our focus on biometric payment and access card applications, we are committed to working closely with our global clients and ecosystem partners to deliver smoother and more secure user experiences. We believe this advancement will further drive adoption of biometric cards around the world,” stated the management team at BCC.
As one of the world’s leading smart card manufacturers, BCC produces over 121 million cards annually and brings more than 32 years of experience in smart card development and manufacturing. The dual certifications underscore BCC’s technological strength and inject new momentum into the global biometric fintech landscape.
About Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC) Headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Beautiful Card Corporation is a certified card manufacturer for VISA, Mastercard, and JCB, and holds multiple global certifications. BCC specializes in customized multifunctional cards, including contact, contactless, metal, LED-lit, and biometric cards, serving a wide range of clients across banking, government, and enterprise sectors.
BCC is dedicated to continuous innovation and technological advancement in the smart card industry. As a provider of eco-sustainable materials, its products comply with major international environmental and safety standards, including RoHS, REACH, HF, CP65, and ETSI.
TRADEMARK STATEMENT IDEX, IDEX Biometrics and the IDEX logo are trademarks owned by IDEX Biometrics ASA. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.
Since the Electricity Industry Law was revised in 2017, Taiwan’s green electricity trading market has gradually taken shape. In order to accelerate the pace of carbon reduction by Taiwanese enterprises and demonstrate their determination to fight the climate crisis, Greenpeace launched the “RE10x10” initiative. Drawing on the spirit of the RE100 initiative, it hopes to gather Taiwan’s small and medium-sized electricity users to jointly commit to using more than 10% green electricity in 2025. Take concrete actions to support green electricity and fight climate change! 🌳 ⚡
RE100 is a global renewable energy initiative led by The Climate Group and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Joining companies must publicly commit to using 100% green electricity between 2020 and 2050. As Google, Apple, Facebook, HP, Dell, Nike and other international companies have joined RE100, there has been an international wave of green electricity use by companies. As a member of the global supply chain, Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC) must keep up with this industry trend to maintain international competitiveness.
🌱 RE10x10 Initiative Action Plan Goals
Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC) announced that it is committed to achieving the goal of using green electricity to exceed 10% of total electricity consumption by 2025, and signed a letter of intent with Greenpeace.
Friendly to the earth is the corporate purpose of BCC. Net-zero carbon emissions is the common goal of the world. Maintaining the ecological environment and moving towards sustainable development. As the largest chip card manufacturer in Taiwan, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in various fields. This is a beautiful card, so we will incorporate energy transition into one of our policies, learn from the spirit of the international RE100, and jointly develop renewable energy! 🌏 💚