FWR anti-skimming card

FWR anti-skimming card is a thin protective card designed to reduce the risk of unwanted contactless reading of payment, identification, and other RFID/NFC cards. Simply place it in a wallet, card holder, handbag, or phone case together with the cards you want to protect.

The card contains an antenna and a chip which, when an attempt is made to read an RFID or NFC signal, create an interfering signal in the surrounding area of up to 5 cm. This helps prevent unauthorized reading of contactless cards stored nearby. The technology does not require a battery or charging — it uses energy from the incoming radio waves of the reader.

Main benefits:

• protection against unwanted reading of RFID and NFC cards,
• active signal interference in the surrounding area of up to 5 cm,
• suitable for payment cards, identification cards, access cards, tags, and selected documents,
• passive operation without battery and without charging,
• very thin design with a thickness of only 1 mm,
• easy use in a wallet, handbag, card holder, or phone case,
• does not interfere with mobile signal, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth,
• compact protection for everyday carry and travel.

How the FWR anti-skimming card works

When an RFID or NFC reader approaches, the card uses the incoming radio waves and creates an interfering signal. This helps prevent the reader from correctly reading data from contactless cards stored in a wallet or holder. The protective card therefore requires no switching on, app, or maintenance.

Protection for your wallet, cards, and documents

With a thickness of only 1 mm, the FWR anti-skimming card easily fits into a standard wallet, credit card holder, handbag, or card slot in a phone case. Simply place it between the cards you want to protect. Thanks to its small dimensions, you can carry it with you at all times without significantly increasing the volume of your wallet.

The technology is designed to protect RFID and NFC communication. It does not interfere with mobile signal, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or standard phone functions outside NFC in the immediate vicinity of the card.

FWR anti-skimming card is suitable for:

• protection of contactless payment cards,
• protection of identification and access cards,
• travel and movement in public places,
• everyday carry in a wallet or handbag,
• use in a phone case with a card slot,
• reducing the risk of unwanted reading of RFID/NFC data.

What is NFC/RFID skimming?

NFC/RFID skimming is an attempt to read data from a contactless card or other device without authorization using a modified reader. An attacker may try to capture communication between the card and the reader or read data from the card without physical contact.

Contactless cards are designed for convenient use, but contactless communication itself may pose a risk in certain situations. A protective anti-skimming card helps reduce this risk by creating an interfering signal around the protected cards.

Technical parameters:

• protection range: up to 5 cm,
• power supply: no battery, no charging,
• thickness: 1 mm,
• use: wallet, card holder, handbag, phone case,
• compatibility: RFID and NFC cards, access cards, tags, and selected documents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the FWR anti-skimming card used for?

The FWR anti-skimming card is used to reduce the risk of unwanted contactless reading of payment, identification, and other RFID/NFC cards.

How does the card work?

The card contains an antenna and a chip. When an RFID or NFC reader approaches, it uses the incoming radio waves and creates an interfering signal in the surrounding area of up to 5 cm, which helps prevent the protected cards from being read.

Does the card need a battery?

No. The card works passively without a battery and without charging. To create the interfering signal, it uses energy from the incoming radio waves of the reader.

Does the card interfere with mobile signal, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth?

No. The card is designed for RFID and NFC communication. It does not interfere with mobile signal, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.

Can I use it in a phone case?

Yes. The card can also be used in a phone case or card holder. However, it may affect the phone’s NFC functions or contactless payments in its immediate vicinity.

Does the card also protect payment cards?

Yes. The card is also designed to protect contactless payment cards. It helps reduce the risk of them being read unintentionally by an RFID/NFC reader.