High-fidelity printing
for detailed artwork, vibrant colors, and sophisticated visual effects
IDEMIA AURA METAL ART
A scalable metal card with all the premium features
Mechanical engraving
for brand marks, payment scheme logos, and tactile design details
Specialty finishes
including metallic, brushed or chromatic foils and pattern combinations
80% recycled stainless steel
16g edge-to-edge metal construction
Meet the demand for Metal Cards
Metal cards are no longer reserved for an elite few. Demand is rising among consumers from Gen Z to baby boomers, and across the wealth spectrum.
With IDEMIA Aura Metal Art, you can expand your premium metal card program throughout your portfolio, without compromising quality or sophisticated design helping you reach a broader audience, attract new customers, strengthen loyalty and unlock new revenue opportunities efficiently and at scale.
Who wants a metal card?
85%want a metal card
72%value card design
37%say design influences how they perceive their bank
Source: Independent consumer survey conducted by Dentsu Insights in 14 countries globally
Why choose IDEMIA Secure Transactions for your metal cards?
From distinctive design to consistent quality and scalable production, every detail matters when it comes to metal card manufacturing and personalization.
Worldwide presence
Manufacturing & personalization at
30+ sites globally
Trusted partner
Serving 1,500+ financial institutions
Leading industry expert
30+ years of card manufacturing experience
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Frequently asked questions about premium metal cards
What is a premium metal payment card?
A premium metal payment card is a physical payment card made with metal elements, giving it a substantial weight and a premium look and feel. Its design can be enhanced with custom artwork, specialist finishes, engraving, and brand-specific design elements that are unique to metal cards.
Who can launch a metal card program?
Banks, fintechs, digital issuers, private-label issuers, and other payment providers can use a metal card program to create a more distinctive premium proposition across retail banking, private banking, wealth management, fintech, loyalty, travel, and private-label programs.
Which consumer segments are best suited to premium metal payment cards?
Metal payment cards can appeal to a broad range of consumer segments, from emerging professionals seeking self-expression and a distinctive payment experience to affluent and high-net-worth customers who value premium products, exclusivity, and quality.
What is the process to create a metal card with IDEMIA Secure Transactions?
Banks, fintechs, and private-label payment card issuers can collaborate with IDEMIA Secure Transactions’ global network of design and technical experts through IST’s Design Studio to create distinctive metal card designs. From initial ideation to production-ready concepts, the Design Studio combines creative expertise with advanced 3D modeling and rapid prototyping capabilities to bring innovative card designs to life.
How can metal cards be customized?
Metal cards can be customized with high-fidelity printing, metallic, brushed, or chromatic foils, pattern combinations, precision engraving, brand marks, payment scheme logos, and tactile design details.
Are metal cards made with recycled materials?
IDEMIA Aura Metal Art cards use 80% recycled stainless steel.