This standard defines the requirements for integrated circuit (IC) cards and card terminals for telecommunications use in Europe. These requirements are to be used as a European standard to cover multi-application cards to be used for services available on the public telecommunications networks via card operated terminals provided by the telecommunication industry.
The purpose of BS EN 726-1:1995 is to provide the necessary requirements and facilities for the introduction of card systems by Administrations and Network Operators. This standard aims to permit the interoperability of cards and card systems in Europe.