January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025 – Hong Kong — Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS) , a global leader in payment and identification technology, is proud to announce the launch of the WalletMate II Mini, the first release in the highly anticipated WalletMate II Series. Designed to elevate Mobile Wallet applications, the WalletMate II Mini brings enhanced functionality and compatibility for seamless interactions with virtual passes. Certified for the Apple and Google VAS protocols, the WalletMate II Mini supports loyalty passes, tickets, National IDs, and more on both iOS and Android platforms, delivering a smooth, cardless, and tap-to-go experience.
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Key Features
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Apple VAS & Google Smart Tap Certified: Ensures compatibility with the latest virtual mobile wallet pass technologies.
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Smart Card Support: Compatible with ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE®, FeliCa, ISO 18092 NFC, and ISO 15693 cards.
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High-Speed Communication: Operates at speeds of up to 848 kbps.
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Compact Design: Ideal for integration into handheld devices, kiosks, and IoT devices without sacrificing performance.​
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Upgrades in the WalletMate II Series
The WalletMate II Series represents the next evolution in ACS's NFC product offerings, and the WalletMate II Mini is just the beginning of this innovative series.
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Enhanced Performance:
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Powered by the advanced ACR1552U core, the series offers ISO15693 Support and improved RF performance and higher read/write speed. ​
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Enhanced Compatibility:
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The WalletMate II Series supports both ECP1.0 and ECP2.0, ensuring seamless integration with various Apple Wallet passes.​
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Apple VAS ECP Protocol:
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ECP 1.0: Suitable for passes with standard security requirements, such as:
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Loyalty passes
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Event tickets
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ECP 2.0: Built for secure Apple Wallet passes requiring higher security, such as:
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Prepaid transit tickets with Express Transit mode
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Car keys
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National IDs
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Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDL)
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Broad Compatibility
The WalletMate II Mini is designed to work seamlessly with Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, and Android™, ensuring reliable and adaptable integration for diverse industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.
To further support developers, the WalletMate II Mini is compatible with the ACS VAS Test Tool, developed by ACS which allows developers to test Apple Wallet Passes and Google Wallet Passes with ease.
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For more details or inquiries about the WalletMate II Mini and/or the ACS VAS Test Tool for your development needs, please visit www.acs.com.hk or email info@acs.com.hk.
About Leadway Tech
​Leadway Technology Investment Group Limited (Leadway Tech, SEHK: 2086) is an investment holding company headquartered in Hong Kong, China. The company business includes R&D, production, sales and investment of projects related to smart IC, smart cities, smart electric charging, digital products and application management systems. Leadway Tech has two subsidiaries, Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS) and TapToPay Ltd. (TTP), with offices in Hong Kong (headquarters), Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Philippines, Japan, and America.
About ACS
Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Leadway Technology Investment Group Ltd., SEHK: 2086), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. ACS was listed several times in Forbes Asia's "Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide.
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