Smart Card Readers for Electronic Cards and the Digitization of Identification Processes

The digitization process continues in Romania, extending also to the field of personal identification. After the introduction of the electronic health card, the implementation of the new Electronic Identity Card (CEI) follows, available already from March 2025. This comes with a new format and biometric and security elements, aligned with European standards.

What we know about the new Electronic Identity Card (CEI)

The new official identity document of Romanian citizens has a modern format and contains:

• personal data and home/residence address;
• electronic data stored on the chip;
• biometric elements for security;
• advanced technologies for protection against forgery.

The implementation of CEI facilitates fast authentication, secure access to public and private services, as well as the future integration of digital identity.

Why CEI Readers are needed

More and more institutions and companies need to implement CEI Readers to align with legal requirements and to facilitate identification processes.

The Electronic Identity Card Reader allows:

• Quick and secure verification of the identity of persons;
• Verification of the home/residence address;
• Secure access to electronic data;
• Simplification of workflows and KYC processes in areas such as public administration, health, finance-banking, legal or HR;
• Legal compliance and high security.

DigiSign solutions for institutions and companies

DigiSign offers several reader variants compliant with national and European regulations, focusing on security, efficiency and ease of use.

Who needs a CEI Reader

Interaction with the public will change. We are entering a new stage regarding the verification of the identity of persons and data validation. For this, you need an Electronic Identity Card Reader (CEI) that simplifies the Identification process.

• Public institutions and local authorities
• Health institutions (hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, family doctors, etc.)
• Banks, financial institutions, insurance
• Utility operators and suppliers (telecommunications, electricity, gas, etc.)
• Accommodation units (hotels, guesthouses, etc.)
• Employers and HR specialists
• Legal sector (notaries, lawyers, bailiffs, etc.)
• Educational institutions (universities, high schools, etc.)

Also, in the future, individuals will be able to use CEI Readers to access their own data stored on Electronic Identity Cards, for online authentication or electronic signing, thus integrating digital identity into everyday life.

Discover the DigiSign range of CEI readers compliant with European standards and prepare your institution for the new Electronic Identity Card.

Card readers are also available in the DigiSign catalog on the SEAP/SICAP platform.

Thales CT700 Electronic Identity Card Reader (CEI)

• Reader with built-in numeric keypad
• 12-month warranty
• No manual installation required
• On Windows operating systems, it self-installs by simply inserting it into the USB port

• Thales CT700 Electronic Identity Card Reader: 500 RON + VAT

Note: For details on the use of Electronic Identity Cards, access the official website: https://hub.mai.gov.ro/aplicatie-cei 

Information and orders: suport@digisign.ro.

• Set CEI Reader + numeric keypad USB: 130 RON + VAT

Note: For details on the use of Electronic Identity Cards, access the official website: https://hub.mai.gov.ro/aplicatie-cei 

Information and orders: suport@digisign.ro.

GemPC Twin Electronic Identity Card Reader (CEI)

• 12-month warranty
• No manual installation required
• On Windows operating systems, it self-installs by simply inserting it into the USB port

• GemPC Twin Electronic Identity Card Reader : 100 RON + VAT

Note: For details on the use of Electronic Identity Cards, access the official website: https://hub.mai.gov.ro/aplicatie-cei 

Information and orders: suport@digisign.ro.

• Thales CT-30 Health Card Reader: 100 RON + VAT
• Thales CT-30 Health Card Reader Set and numeric keypad USB: 130 RON + VAT

Note: The product is intended for users who hold a qualified digital certificate DigiSign.

Information and orders: suport@digisign.ro.