HID Crescendo® 4000 Dual Interface Smart Card – DESFire® EV3 (Unmarked), CUID (Unmarked), & Magstripe
Passwordless, Phishing-Resistant FIDO & PIV Credential with Secure Contactless and Legacy Swipe Access
The HID Crescendo® 4000 Dual Interface Smart Card is a high-assurance, multi-technology credential that combines FIDO2 passwordless authentication, PIV-compatible smart card functions, DESFire® EV3 contactless access, and a legacy magstripe—all in one powerful card designed for Zero Trust security strategies.
This version includes:
FIDO2 + FIDO U2F for phishing-resistant, passwordless web and desktop login
PIV-compatible support for PKI-based smart card logon, encryption, and digital signature
An integrated MIFARE DESFire® EV3 chip (unmarked) for advanced contactless access with AES encryption and file-level security
An embedded CUID (not visibly marked) for identity lifecycle management
A magnetic stripe for continued compatibility with legacy swipe-based systems like time and attendance or door access
The dual interface (contact + contactless) ensures flexible deployment across both logical and physical environments. Delivered blank, the card is ideal for personalisation, photo ID printing, and encoding. Optional bundling with HID Seos®, iCLASS SE®, or Prox® is available for organisations looking to unify physical and digital access under one credential. Contact us to customise your deployment.
✅ Phishing-resistant
✅ MFA-enabled
✅ FIDO2 passwordless
✅ PIV-compatible
✅ Zero Trust ready
Key Features:
Dual interface (contact + contactless) smart card
FIDO2 + U2F for secure, passwordless authentication
PIV-compatible for smart card logon and digital credentials
DESFire® EV3 (unmarked) for secure physical access, print, and payment
Magstripe for swipe-based legacy system compatibility
CUID embedded (no visible marking)
Blank white surface ready for branding, personalisation, or encoding
Optional bundling with Seos®, iCLASS SE®, or Prox® – contact us to configure
- Model: C-HD-40460060M