The majority of credit and debit cards issued by banks are now ‘contactless’ which means they contain a small wireless chip called a RFID (Radio-frequency identification) tag which transmits data wireless. Simply using a RFID wallet which is usually made from or contains aluminium blocks the signals and makes it impossible to read the data stored on the cards. RFID wallets are available in a wide range of styles from classic men’s leather wallets, women’s purses and ultra modern metal case designs. The basic component of a RFID blocking wallet is aluminium so in theory you could simply wrap your cards in aluminium foil but this option is not very attractive or practical. RFID wallets are mostly can be designed ultra modern, metal case designs available in a range of funky colours.
In this blog, you’ll learn more about RFID safe – RFID enabled passports and the various ways you can protect and secure your e-passport while traveling. RFID provides an additional way to verify and authenticate a passport and the information it contains. The list of countries using RFID technology in their passports continues to rapidly grow. Look for the RFID symbol on your passport or check with your passport issuer if you’re not sure. The RFID symbol can be seen at locations that use RFID scanners, such as the customs line at the airport.
Since the scanners used for ‘skimming’ are easy for electronic thieves to obtain and identity theft crimes continue to be a growing problem, it’s important to take precautions to prevent your RFID passport from being accessed by those who shouldn’t have your information. Another way to keep your RFID passport secure is to store it in a material known to block RFID transmissions. An easier and still very inexpensive way to block RFID is with an RFID blocking passport sleeve.
For those who use money belts, choosing one made with RFID blocking material can save you the extra step of putting the passport in a sleeve. If you already have a regular money belt, just keep your passport in an RFID blocking sleeve while in your belt or pouch. E-tags on freeways, implantable pet tags, and cattle tags use similar technology. Transponder – the RFID tags or chip – that has been programmed with information to send back stored information. These two types of RFID tags use the same communication protocols and anti-collision methods.
It transmits a tiny amount of energy to the RFID tag so it can send back some ID information (for passive CXJ RFID tags that lack in-built batteries). When an RFID tag moves through the field emitted by the scanning antenna, it detects the coded activation signal. Although there have been no reports of large-scale RFID based theft, various teams of researchers have proven that the concept is definitely feasible. The makers of the RFID cards and the banks and credit card companies insist that the data are encrypted and safe.
