Applied Card Technologies Ltd (ACT) is an independent UK company specialising in the design, development, installation and operation of smart card transaction systems. We provide turn key solutions and services to the Retail / Hospitality, Transport and Tourism markets world wide.

ACT smart card systems and services currently support some 8.1 million smart card holders, in the Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe and USA across a managed smart card POS estate exceeding 135,000 terminals. In addition, ACT operates an extensive range of managed hosting facilities for our clients, providing all that is needed for a successful smart media programme.

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A quality company 

ACT prides itself on the quality of our products, services and people. We have built on this reputation by achieving ISO 9001 : 2000 quality accreditation covering all aspects of the design, build and servicing of smart card systems.

In addition ACT is an Oracle Partner, a Microsoft Partner and ensures its products are delivered to the latest industry standards. To emphasise our quality philosophy, we also developed our own quality management system designed to ensure focus is constantly on the customer and that every project has appropriate quality checks and review points.