MK Smart becomes first JCB card manufacturer in Vietnam

March 18, 2015 | 18:00

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MK Smart JSC, a member of MK Group, recently announced the company has been certified by JCB International Limited (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Limited, to be the first JCB card manufacturer in Vietnam.

MK Smart factory based in Hanoi’s Quang Minh industrial zone has proven to completely satisfy the stringent requirements of JCBI for security and information technology infrastructure, two most important requirements for a financial card manufacturer.

Besides, the factory has closed production process, from the stage of receiving information from client to finished product delivery.

This process is closely monitored by qualified technical department with hi-tech infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and absolute security.

“MK Smart’s earning certification by JCBI has confirmed the leading position of MK Smart in Vietnam card industry, especially in financial and banking sector,” said Nguyen Hai Ha, CEO of MK Smart, in a company recent statement.

“This is a strong proof for the quality and technology of MK Smart products. JCBI certificate allows MK Smart to provide JCB cards with competitive price and fast delivery,” Ha added.

MK Smart JSC, established in 2003, is the only company in Vietnam capable of producing EMV smart card and SIM card with international standard. Until March 2015, MK Smart is the very first company in Vietnam achieving four certificates of GSMA, VISA, MasterCard and JCB for card manufacturer.

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB cards are now issued in 17 countries and territories, with more than 88 million card members.

By By Mai Thuy

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