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​​​Homologation of cards and readers

SINPE’s Certifying Authority (CA SINPE - Private Individual) maintains a permanently open process for homologation of cryptographic devices (smart cards).

 

All those interested in homologating such devices should submit a written request to the Banco Central de Costa Rica’s Payment Systems Division, providing the devices, documentation and other requirements established in the Digital Signature Private Individual Standard.

 

Below are the cryptographic devices (smart cards) homologated by CA SINPE - Private Individual:


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1/ The NXP’s PKI LASER Semiconductors application is the same as Athena’s ID Protect Laser Card (Currently, NXP Semiconductors), which are homologated.

Card readers

Information is provided regarding the fingerprint collection and verification devices certified by the CA SINPE for physical persons: