20 Best Smart Card Readers [2024]

Are you looking for the best smart card readers ? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling smart card readers .

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1 Identiv SCR3310v2.0 USB Smart Card Reader Identiv SCR3310v2.0 USB Smart Card Reader
2 saicoo DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Mac OS, Win, Linux... saicoo DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Mac OS, Win, Linux...
3 Identiv SCR3500 Smartfold Smart Card Reader Identiv SCR3500 Smartfold Smart Card Reader
4 CAC Reader,DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Windows, Mac OS and... CAC Reader,DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Windows, Mac OS...
5 SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, Plug N Play, Apple and Windows Compatible, Powered by USB,... SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, Plug N Play, Apple and Windows Compatible, Powered by USB,...
6 E-seek M-260 ID Card Reader (with USB Smart cable) E-seek M-260 ID Card Reader (with USB Smart cable)
7 HID OMNIKEY 3121 R31210320-01 Smart Card Reader - USB 3. 0 - Gray HID OMNIKEY 3121 R31210320-01 Smart Card Reader - USB 3. 0 - Gray
8 ZOWEETEK Type C CAC Reader, Smart CAC Card Reader USB C for DOD Military Common Access CAC,... ZOWEETEK Type C CAC Reader, Smart CAC Card Reader USB C for DOD Military Common Access CAC,...
9 ZOWEETEK CAC Card Reader Military, Smart Card Reader DOD Military USB Common Access CAC, Compatible... ZOWEETEK CAC Card Reader Military, Smart Card Reader DOD Military USB Common Access CAC,...
10 USB CAC Smart Card Reader, CAC/DOD Military USB Card Reader, SDHC/SDXC/SD & Micro SD Card Reader for... USB CAC Smart Card Reader, CAC/DOD Military USB Card Reader, SDHC/SDXC/SD & Micro SD Card Reader...
11 MSR90 USB Swipe Magnetic Credit Card Reader 3 Tracks Mini Smart Card Reader MSR605 MSR606 Deftun MSR90 USB Swipe Magnetic Credit Card Reader 3 Tracks Mini Smart Card Reader MSR605 MSR606 Deftun
12 USB Smart Card Reader, Rocketek DOD Military USB CAC Memory Card Reader Compatible with Windows,... USB Smart Card Reader, Rocketek DOD Military USB CAC Memory Card Reader Compatible with Windows,...
13 HID 921PTNNEK00000 multiCLASS SE RPK40 Multi-Technology Smart Card Reader with Keypad HID 921PTNNEK00000 multiCLASS SE RPK40 Multi-Technology Smart Card Reader with Keypad
14 HID Global OMNIKEY 5427ck - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray HID Global OMNIKEY 5427ck - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray
15 ZOWEETEK CAC Reader, CAC Card Reader Military, DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader,... ZOWEETEK CAC Reader, CAC Card Reader Military, DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card...
16 Belkin USB Smart Card and CAC Reader Belkin USB Smart Card and CAC Reader
17 ACR39U-NF PocketMate II USB-C Smart Card Reader ACR39U-NF PocketMate II USB-C Smart Card Reader
18 SmartMedia Card Reader Writer All-in-1 USB Universal Multi Card Adapter Slim Hub Read Smart Media,... SmartMedia Card Reader Writer All-in-1 USB Universal Multi Card Adapter Slim Hub Read Smart...
19 Thursby Apple Plug-in Smart Card Reader with Lightning Connector Including SubRosa Software... Thursby Apple Plug-in Smart Card Reader with Lightning Connector Including SubRosa Software...
20 Nickelodeon PAW Patrol - My First Smart Pad Electronic Activity Pad and 8 Sound Book Library - PI... Nickelodeon PAW Patrol - My First Smart Pad Electronic Activity Pad and 8 Sound Book Library - PI...
SaleBestseller No. 1
Identiv SCR3310v2.0 USB Smart Card Reader
  • Fully Compliant - Complies With All Major Industry Standards, Including Iso/Iec 7816, Usb Ccid, Pc/Sc, And Microsoft Whql. As Well As, Emv 2011 Ver...
  • Seamless Integration - With Identiv-Specific Smartos You’Ll Get Easy, Complete Support Of All Major Contact Smart Card Ics And Technologies In One...
  • Universal Compatibility - Works With Virtually All Contact Chip Cards And Pc Operating Systems, Including Windows, Macos, Linux And Android.
  • Fast And Convenient- Shorten Your Transaction Time With A Reader That’S Optimized For Speed. It’S Ultra-Compact And Robust Design Is Streamlined...
  • Ergonomic and cost efficient design
SaleBestseller No. 2
saicoo DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Mac OS, Win, Linux...
  • NO DRIVERS required for Windows 11/10/ 8/ 7 or Mac OS 10.11.1 and above. Just plug and play.
  • Compatible with smart cards for secure login; And RECOMMENDED by militarycac dot com. Support standard EMV,ISO7816 Class A,B and C,PIV,EMS, CE, FCC.
  • DOD Military CAC USB Smart Card Reader for Government ID, National ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge...
  • Sleek Ergonomic Design -Gloss Black Finish.
  • What You Get: CAC USB Smart Card Reader, CD driver, 18-month warranty and lifetime technical support.
Bestseller No. 3
Identiv SCR3500 Smartfold Smart Card Reader
  • Compact And Lightweight Dongle Form-Factor Card Reader
  • Accepts Cards In Id1 Format (Iso8716)
  • Ccid Compliant
  • Compact and lightweight dongle form-factor card reader
  • Accepts cards in ID1 format (ISO8716)
Bestseller No. 4
CAC Reader,DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, Compatible with Windows, Mac OS and...
  • [Widely Used] CAC Rader DOD military CAC USB smart card reader, suitable for government ID, national ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL,...
  • [System Compatibility]: Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/NT 4.0/XP/CE/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Mac OS.
  • [Advanced Realtek Chipset]:PIV, EMS, ISO-7816 & EMV2 2000 Level 1, CE, FCC, VCCI and Microsoft WHQL certifications.
  • [Easy To Use]: The card reader has a precision slot, easy to insert, can prevent the card from being scratched or jammed, the card reading is...
  • [Humanized Design]: Add USB cable ties to solve the trouble of cable entanglement and make storage more convenient. The bottom non-slip pad ensures...
Bestseller No. 5
SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, Plug N Play, Apple and Windows Compatible, Powered by USB,...
  • SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 Card Reader: Four-in-one design, support Micro SD/SD/MS/CF card and read data independently;
  • High data transfer speed, Supporting data transfer speed up to 5GB per second (at USB 3.0 speed)
  • Multi-system compatibility, Compatible with Windows/Mac OS/Linux and other systems, no driver needed, enjoy Plug N Play experience;
  • Working status: blue LED light indicator, the indicator LED lights lid up when powered on, the device status is clearly visible
  • In the Box: SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 Card Reader (memory card not included), Cable organizer, User manual
Bestseller No. 6
E-seek M-260 ID Card Reader (with USB Smart cable)
  • 6' USB Smart Cable (part No. CN8000) is included
  • Can read any government issued ID card with magnetic stripe information and/or 2D barcodes
  • This approach to scanning both magstripe and 2D information with one device is an ideal solution for the POS, ID authentication and law enforcement...
  • In addition to the standard side access USB cable interface connector, the Model 260 has incorporated a bottom mounted interface connector, making it...
  • Data is transferred to the host device via a standard USB interface (or RS-232)
SaleBestseller No. 7
HID OMNIKEY 3121 R31210320-01 Smart Card Reader - USB 3. 0 - Gray
  • With standing base for convenient vertical use
  • USB Smart Card Reader for CAC Army Military DOD Government ID, National eID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal,...
  • For Contact Chip IC Common Access Cards
  • ISO 7816 Standard, EMVCo Terminal Level 1; TAA compliant; GSA Fips 201 approved
  • All major operating systems supported: Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux OS, Apple macOS X
SaleBestseller No. 8
ZOWEETEK Type C CAC Reader, Smart CAC Card Reader USB C for DOD Military Common Access CAC,...
  • USB-C/Type C CAC Reader. Supports Government ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt,...
  • MAC user: Java is necessary for MAC user. Please install Java firstly on Java's official website. DOD and USG users: need a third-party CAC Enabler...
  • Fit for US Military and Government DOD ID cards. Good for online banking and credit card payment apps, Network login, etc.
  • Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/NT4.0/XP/CE/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Mac OS.
  • Updated: New generation DOD Military CAC USB smart chip card reader, driver free on Windows 7 or later & Mac OS 10.11.1 or later. Just plug and play.
Bestseller No. 9
ZOWEETEK CAC Card Reader Military, Smart Card Reader DOD Military USB Common Access CAC, Compatible...
  • Advanced Realtek Chipset; PIV, EMS, ISO-7816 & EMV2 2000 Level 1, CE, FCC, VCCI and Microsoft WHQL certifications.
  • Supports ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt, DCO, DTS, LPS, Disa Enterprise Email and...
  • Sleek ergonomic flat design, precise slot, convenient to horizontally plug card
  • Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/NT 4.0/XP/CE/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Linux and Mac OS. Driver free on Windows 7 or later & Mac OS 10.11.1 or later.
  • New generation DOD Military CAC USB smart chip card reader, no firmware upgrade requirements
Bestseller No. 10
USB CAC Smart Card Reader, CAC/DOD Military USB Card Reader, SDHC/SDXC/SD & Micro SD Card Reader for...
  • 【Designed for Smart Card Reader】DOD Military CAC USB Smart Card Reader for CAC Cards, Government ID, National ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO,...
  • 【Broad Card Compatibility】5V, 3V and 1.8V Smart Cards, ISO 7816 Class A, B and C. Memory Cards - SD card / micro SD card / SDHC / SDXC / MMC RS &...
  • 【Broad System Compatibility】Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (also 64bit), Windows Vista (also 64bit), Windows XP / 2000 (also...
  • 【Compact and Portable】You can take it anywhere you go and use it whenever you need. Compact and portable design make it space-saving and good...
  • 【What You Will Get】1*USB smart card reader and our 12-month worry-free warranty. If you have any question, please feel free to contact us. (Note:...
Bestseller No. 11
MSR90 USB Swipe Magnetic Credit Card Reader 3 Tracks Mini Smart Card Reader MSR605 MSR606 Deftun
  • MSR90 is a USB emulation keyboard interface that not need any driver or software,USB simply plug and play
  • Reads up to 3 tracks of information,can reads ISO7811, AAMVA, CA DMV and most other card data formats
  • Threaded inserts for mounting. LED indicator, green light is on when connecting,green light blinks when cards swiped
  • Bi-directional swipe reading, superior reading of high jitter, scratched, and worn magstripe cards, reliable for over 1,000,000 card swipes
  • Configuration software makes configuration changes easy,works with: Windows OS and Mac OS, or many other USB capable operating systems
Bestseller No. 12
USB Smart Card Reader, Rocketek DOD Military USB CAC Memory Card Reader Compatible with Windows,...
  • 【4 in 1 Card Reader】Multi USB card reader for PC, USB card adapter easily expands Smart Card, SIM Card, SD and Micro SD/TF slots on your computer,...
  • 【Universal Compatibility】Chip Card Reader works with virtually all contact chip cards and PC operating systems, including Windows (32/64bit)...
  • 【Support Card types】Credit Card Reader support 5V, 3V and 1.8V Smart Cards, ISO 7816 Class A, B and C & EMV2 2000 Level 1, CE, FCC, VCCI, CCID,...
  • 【Smart Card detection】Movement detection with auto power-off Automatic Detection of smart card type Short circuit and thermal protection. Buy...
Bestseller No. 13
HID 921PTNNEK00000 multiCLASS SE RPK40 Multi-Technology Smart Card Reader with Keypad
  • Open Architecture Design - allows project specific formats and keys Powerful Options - Provides flexible options for processing multi-technology cards...
  • All HID Card Formats Carryover
  • Simple Migration - from the most popular proximity technologies to iCLASS
  • Reads:125kHz – HID, Indala, EM4102 or AWID proximity13.56MHz – iCLASS, ISO 15693 CSN (MyD, ICODE, Tag it), ISO 14443A CSN (MIFARE, DESFire), US...
SaleBestseller No. 14
HID Global OMNIKEY 5427ck - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray
  • Retrieves data from a card and presents the information directly to any application by emulating keyboard strokes.
Bestseller No. 15
ZOWEETEK CAC Reader, CAC Card Reader Military, DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader,...
  • Update: CAC reader was updated. Driver free on Windows 7 or later & Mac OS 10.11.1 or later. Just plug and play.
  • Advanced Realtek Chipset; PIV, EMS, ISO-7816 & EMV2 2000 Level 1, CE, FCC, VCCI and Microsoft WHQL certifications.
  • Supports ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt, DCO, DTS, LPS, Disa Enterprise Email and...
  • Sleek ergonomic standing design, precise slot, convenient to obliquely plug card.
  • Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/NT 4.0/XP/CE/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Mac OS.
SaleBestseller No. 16
Belkin USB Smart Card and CAC Reader
  • Compliant with TAA and FIPS-201 certified cards
  • Broad Support for Standard Smart Cards. ISO 7816 Class A/B/C compliant; 5V, 3V, 1.8V
  • Full support for Microsoft WHQL, Microsoft HCK, and USB CCID for out-of-box compatibility with no additional software or drivers required
  • Appropriate for local desktop use
  • 3 year warranty
Bestseller No. 18
SmartMedia Card Reader Writer All-in-1 USB Universal Multi Card Adapter Slim Hub Read Smart Media,...
  • A Slim Multi Card Reader for: SM (SmartMedia Card) / xD Picture Card / SD / SDHC / SDXC / miniSD / miniSDHC / MS / M2 / MS Duo / MS PRO / MS PRO Duo /...
  • Compatible system: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 or above & Mac OS X Version 10.2 / 10.3 / 10.4 / 10.5 / 10.6 / or above.
  • Quick and easy transfer of data, music, pictures directly from a memory card on to a PC / laptop. No need for an extra connection cable or additional...
  • Drive Letter Recognition Software: provided for easy identification of each media on your PC. 4 card slots can work simultaneously, high-speed and...
  • Simple plug-and-play operation: USB Powered - No external power supply needed. 19 inches connecting cable USB 2.0 connection for fast data transfer...
Bestseller No. 19
Thursby Apple Plug-in Smart Card Reader with Lightning Connector Including SubRosa Software...
  • CAC/PIV MOBILE READER: Tired of carrying two phones or a bulky laptop? The PKard Reader with Lightning connector allows you to use your CAC/PIV card...
  • MFA AND BYOD: Supports bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and two-factor authentication (2FA) on mobile devices. WANT TO BUY IN BULK? Contact BuyCACReaders...
  • MULTIPLE CAPABILITIES: Access two-factor websites, sign, encrypt, and decrypt emails, view, edit, and create calendar events, and edit and sign PDF...
  • SUPPORTS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: Apple MFi (for iOS devices), ISO 7816, NIST IR 6887, IEC 60950, FCC class B part 15, CE, and RoHS. Furthermore,...
  • This reader can be used with an iPad Pro with USB-C port! We recommend purchasing a lightning to USB-C converter from zaught. Because we have only...
SaleBestseller No. 20
Nickelodeon PAW Patrol - My First Smart Pad Electronic Activity Pad and 8 Sound Book Library - PI...
  • Hardcover Book
  • Editors of Phoenix International Publications (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 36 Pages - 09/01/2020 (Publication Date) - Phoenix International Publications, Inc. (Publisher)

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FAQ:

Q: What is the best USB card reader?

A: SanDisk Extreme PRO. SanDisk’s Extreme Pro provides a simple design focused on functionality. … Unitek 3-Slot USB 3.0 C Card Reader. Unitek’s 3-Slot reader offers USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity at an affordable price point. … SanDisk ImageMate Pro Multi-Card Reader. … Kingston Nucleum USB Type C Hub. … Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader. …

Q: What is the fastest card reader?

A: The best memory card readers in 2023. Currently, we think the best overall memory card reader is ProGrade Digital’s CFexpress Type B & SD Reader. While it’s on the expensive side, it provides extremely fast transfer speeds, and is also compatible with the most important current card formats: CFexpress and SD.

Q: What to do if card reader is not working?

A: Check the hardware issues. Run Windows Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Assign a new drive letter to SD card. Update SD card reader driver. Clean up virus or malware on SD card.

Q: Why is my smart card not reading?

A: The card reader and badge dance. Cleaning the badge chip with a pencil eraser (yes,really!) Of course this is ridiculous,but sometimes it helps. Logging in to the computer. … Enterprise Connect headaches. … Checking your certificates. … Not sure if your badge or card reader are any good. … Other tests you can do. …

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