Placard, part of HID Global: home
Bureau personalisation

A secure bureau where cards become personal.

Millions of unique cards, encoded, embossed, printed, laminated and mailed under a single, PCI-aligned roof in Melbourne.

Capabilities

Every personalisation technique, backed by scheme-approved processes.every

Chip encoding & GP scripting
EMV data preparation
Magstripe encoding
Embossing & indent printing
Colour DoD & thermal printing
Laser engraving & MLI
Instant issuance file prep
Digital card enablement
BUREAU
5412 7500 1122 8869
Cardholder
J. CITIZEN
Security

Trust built in at every stage.

PCI CP aligned

Card production controls audited annually against the highest global standards.

Key management

HSM-backed secure key ceremonies, injection and lifecycle management.

Segregated zones

Physically segregated high-security areas with biometric access and CCTV.

Chip readiness

EMV, DESFire, MIFARE, LEGIC, HID iCLASS and more, encoded at scale.

Automated lines

Robotic personalisation lines running 24/7 with in-line quality inspection.

Reconciliation

Every card tracked, matched and reconciled, from blank to mailed.