IDEMIA North America

What IDEMIA North America does

IDEMIA is a privately held French-headquartered identity technology company formed in 2017 through the merger of Oberthur Technologies and Safran Identity & Security (Morpho), with its North American operations anchored in Reston, Virginia. The group is organized into two divisions: IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), covering payment cards (F.CODE biometric cards, MOTION CODE dynamic CVV, metal cards, GREENPAY/IMPACT Pay sustainable cards), eSIM and SIM technology, hardware security modules, and post-quantum cryptographic libraries; and IDEMIA Public Security (IPS), covering facial recognition and fingerprint identification, BORDERGUARD border control, TSA Credential Authentication Technology, PaXpress travel solutions, the EU Entry/Exit System, and DMV/identity credential issuance for two-thirds of US states.

The technology stack is built around government-grade biometric algorithms (validated by NIST benchmarks), secure credential issuance, and cryptographic primitives including quantum-ready KEM-based authentication. IDEMIA reports €1B invested in R&D over five years, 3,000+ R&D engineers, and 1,500+ active patent families across 84 countries. The business model is B2B enterprise sales with quote-based pricing across five core revenue streams: Payment Cards and Products (hardware sales), Connectivity Solutions (eSIM/SIM sales), Identity and Security Solutions (licensing for biometric and credentialing systems), Cybersecurity Products (hardware and consulting), and Transit and Ticketing Solutions. Distribution combines direct field sales to 600+ government clients and 2,000+ enterprise customers (including 1,900 financial institutions, 500 mobile operators, and 4 of the top 10 car makers) with channel partners such as Carahsoft and global systems integrators. The company reports operations in 180+ countries, €2.8BN+ revenue in 2024 (group), and 12,500+ employees, and divested its Smart Identity civil-credential unit to IN Groupe in July 2025 as part of a strategic refocus.

Name

IDEMIA North America

Legal name

IDEMIA France SAS

Website

https://idemia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IDEMIA is a French-headquartered, privately held provider of biometric identity, secure credentialing, eSIM/connectivity, and post-quantum cryptography solutions, serving 600+ government agencies and 2,000+ enterprises including financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive OEMs, and transit operators across 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity & Security Solutions

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure ICs, Smart Cards & Trusted Hardware (HDAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Evidence & Document Verification (IDV) for KYC (FSAMAMAN), Prepaid Card Program Managers & Issuers (BIN Sponsors) (FSAMANAK)

Keywords

• Biometric identity solutions
• Secure payment cards
• Government credentialing
• Border control technology
• Cryptographic security modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Payment Cards and Products: Sale of physical and digital payment cards including biometric F.CODE cards, metal cards, and eco-friendly cards to financial institutions. Revenue from card issuance services and personalization.
2. Connectivity Solutions: eSIM technology, SIM cards, and connectivity security solutions for mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers. Includes consumer device connectivity and security.
3. Identity and Security Solutions: Government-grade biometric and cryptographic solutions for public security, justice, travel, and identity verification. Includes access control, border control (BORDERGUARD), and TSA solutions.
4. Cybersecurity Products: Hardware Security Modules, post-quantum cryptographic libraries, and cybersecurity consulting services for enterprise and government clients.
5. Transit and Ticketing Solutions: EMV transit cards, LED transit cards, and secure ticketing solutions for public transportation operators.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IDEMIA North America, as part of the IDEMIA Group, manufactures and supplies biometric identity and cryptographic security products through two divisions: IDEMIA Secure Transactions (payment cards, eSIM, hardware security modules, post-quantum cryptography) and IDEMIA Public Security (biometric access control, border control, justice/public safety, and North American identity solutions including driver's licenses and TSA enrollment). The company serves governments, financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers globally.

Product overview

IDEMIA is a global technology leader in biometrics and cryptography with over 60 years of experience, organized into two market-leading business divisions: IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and IDEMIA Public Security (IPS). IST provides payment solutions including EMV payment cards (F.CODE biometric cards, MOTION CODE, metal cards, sustainable GREENPAY/IMPACT Pay cards), eSIM technology for connectivity, hardware security modules (HSM), and quantum-ready cryptographic libraries for cybersecurity. IPS delivers government-grade biometric solutions for access control, justice and public safety (enrollment, identification, investigation), travel (BORDERGUARD border control, PaXpress airline/airport/cruise/rail solutions, EU Entry/Exit System), and North American identity (driver's licenses, TSA enrollment). The company operates across 180 countries serving 600+ government agencies and 2,300+ enterprises including 1,900 financial institutions and 500 mobile operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREENPAY: Sustainable payment solutions portfolio including recycled PVC cards and eco-friendly payment card products.
• F.CODE
• PaXpress
• BORDERGUARD
• IMPACT
• IdentoGO

Products and services

• Payment Cards and Products

Quantifiable outcome

• New global benchmark for speed and scalability in NIST Latent Fingerprint Evaluation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, regional and core.

• LA MetroflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Delivery of 800,000+ team-branded transit cards including North America's first LED transit card for world cup event. Long-standing partnership for public transit payment solutions with over 311 million trips in 2024.
• NevetalregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Partnership to enable secure and seamless digital cruise passenger journeys, enhancing cruise operator passenger management systems.
• reclaimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Collaboration to expand TSA PreCheck value beyond security checkpoints, extending trusted traveler program benefits to additional touchpoints.
• Carahsoft Technology Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2026Carahsoft organizes partner demonstrations and showcases at ISC West security tradeshow, with IDEMIA among 14 technology partners exhibiting security solutions to over 29,000 security professionals.
• Tsuzuki Denki Co.regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Innovative partnership to enhance access management in Japan, combining IDEMIA Public Security expertise with Tsuzuki Denki Co. local market presence.
• MicrosoftregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2025IDEMIA India Foundation partnership with Microsoft under ADVANTA(I)GE India program to empower youth with industry-recognized certification programs.
• Singapore Changi AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Automated Border Control System supply and multi-biometric frictionless technology deployment for seamless passenger processing.
• JCBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2022JCBDC pilot to test Central Bank Digital Currency for in-store payments. Previous partnership also included trial of first F.CODE biometric payment card in Japan.
• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2022Boosting security of 5G SIM technology with pioneering solutions to protect user communications. Also advancing use of biometrics for contactless access.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 January 2022Collaboration to provide next-generation eSIM connectivity services and secure digital verified credentials solution. IDEMIA provides the identity and security technology layer for Microsoft's digital credential and connectivity platforms.
• ConsenSyscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2021Joint development of Secure Offline CBDC Payment Solution using ConsenSys Ethereum blockchain with IDEMIA smart contracts for security and central bank policy enforcement. Solution enables financial inclusion for 1.7 billion unbanked using feature phones, biometric cards, and wearables.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 April 2021Collaboration to deliver secure, digital verified credentials solution for identity verification.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thales Group: Thales is the most direct competitor to IDEMIA, operating across aerospace, defense, and digital identity (after acquiring Gemalto). It competes head-to-head in government biometric identity, secure payment cards, eSIM, and border control, serving overlapping government and financial institution customers across the same 180+ countries.
• HID Global (Assa Abloy): HID Global is a direct competitor in identity and access management, biometric authentication, secure card issuance, and government identity solutions. It serves overlapping enterprise and government customers with comparable credentialing and authentication technologies, including physical and logical access control.
• Giesecke+Devrient (G+D): G+D is a German-headquartered direct peer in smart card manufacturing, payment solutions, secure connectivity (eSIM), and government identity documents. The Veridos joint venture (with Bundesdruckerei) directly competes with IDEMIA's IPS division in national ID, passport, and driver's license programs globally.
• Veridos (Bundesdruckerei / G+D JV): Veridos is a direct competitor in government-issued identity documents (passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses) as a joint venture of Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei. It serves similar government customers with comparable identity credential solutions, directly competing with IDEMIA's IPS division.
• Entrust Corporation: Entrust is a direct peer in digital identity, PKI, secure payment card issuance, and government credentialing solutions. It serves financial institutions, governments, and enterprises with comparable identity verification, card personalization, and authentication technologies that overlap IDEMIA's IST and IPS offerings.
• NEC Corporation: NEC is a direct competitor in biometric identification technology, particularly facial recognition (NeoFace), fingerprint matching, and law enforcement AFIS systems. NEC has a long track record of government biometric deployments, including US state DMVs, and competes with IDEMIA's IPS division in public safety.

Emerging players

• Daon: Daon is an emerging player in biometric identity verification and authentication, with focus on financial services, travel, and government segments. Its IdentityX platform competes with IDEMIA's biometric identity offerings in digital onboarding and multi-factor authentication use cases.
• Cognitec Systems: Cognitec is an emerging specialized competitor in face recognition technology, providing algorithms and systems for border management, law enforcement, and commercial applications. It competes with IDEMIA's facial recognition products in government and security customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Infineon Technologies: Infineon is a broad incumbent in security semiconductors, providing secure elements, TPMs, and trusted platform modules that underpin payment cards, eSIM, and government ID credentials. It competes with NXP and supplies similar components that IDEMIA integrates into its biometric and payment card products.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP is a broad incumbent supplying the secure ICs and smart card chips that IDEMIA uses in its payment cards and eSIM products. NXP competes at the silicon layer with secure element chips for payment, identity, and IoT, and could vertically integrate into IDEMIA's downstream solutions over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IDEMIA_IST

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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