Smartcard API

[Lohchj]

Anyone have developed APIs for intefacing with Smartcards? I'm looking for APIs who will allow me to develop smart card applications with VB.

[Gary Ng]

I think you need to refer to your "Smartcard Reader" supplier coz different Reader has its own DLL. What kind of Reader are you using?

[Lohchj]

I'm using a smart card reader from Gemplus. I'll like to know how to interface VB with the smartcard reader. For example, checking balance, debiting from the smartcard, etc. Thanks!

[Gary Ng]

Hi,

Are you familiar with a SmartCard structure?
There are many sectors and blocks in a SmartCard, each sector can be used for different application. Therefore, you have to know which blocks to refer for the balance, debit, etc.

Anyway, before reading the card, you have to conduct a communication between the reader and PC! This can only be done using the DLL from your reader supplier! So, request the DLL from Gemplus!

Myself is a programmer in Stoval Chip Card Pte Ltd of Singapore. Our company produces Contact and contactless reader, as well as Cards.

Hope this little information can help you. Good luck!

Gary Ng
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