ACS Web APDU Tool (Web-based Test Utility)

• Web-based: Use directly in modern browsers.

• Real-time APDU: Send/receive APDUs directly with ACS readers for quick tests and validations

• Who it’s for: Developers, QA, and SIs needing quick tests and diagnostics.

• Access the Tool now: https://www.acs.com.hk/en/web-apdu-tool/

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ACS APDU Bridge (Host Application + Chrome Extension)

• Bridge web apps: Enable web-based smart card/NFC communications with readers.

• Secure and programmable API: For flexible and secure interactions with websites.

• Easy integration: Add local card access in web without desktop rewrites.

• Who it’s for: Teams adding in-browser smart card/NFC read/write functions

 

Mainstream Web-based Applications Enabled

With the ACS Web APDU Tool and APDU Bridge, developers and service providers can now support a wide range of web-based smart card applications, including:

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• e-Government portals (digital ID, tax filing, resident services)

• e-Banking and financial services (secure logon, transaction signing, cardholder verification)

• Corporate access management (employee login, SSO, and PKI-based security)

• Healthcare and insurance platforms (secure access to patient records and claims)

• Transportation and ticketing (contactless fare card management, loyalty programs)

• e-Signature and document signing services (certificate-based digital signing directly in the browser)

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Why It Matters?

As organizations and governments digitize more citizen and customer services, browsers have become the universal entry point. Secure, seamless card integration is essential for authentication, compliance, and efficiency. By delivering the ACS Web APDU Tool and ACS APDU Bridge, ACS empowers developers, system integrators, and enterprises worldwide to quickly adopt safe, reliable, and standards-based smart card workflows in the browser—boosting productivity and supporting modern digital transformation initiatives.

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The ACS Web APDU Tool and ACS APDU Bridge are available now. More browsers will be supported over time. Please look forward to our updates. Developers can get a development kit from ACS for agile development.

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