Abstract: In some embodiments a secure card is disclosed with a body; and, a plurality of contacts. The contact may be in communication with storage media in the body of the card. The storage media may store identification information for the secure card. The plurality of contacts are optionally disposed proximate to an edge of the body. Optionally the contacts are rounded and/or spaced apart from each other to avoid short circuits when the secure card is placed in a connector. Some embodiments include a connector having interface elements corresponding to each of the card contacts. For example, the connector may connect between the contacts and a computer port. Optionally the card includes an integrated circuit in communication with said storage media and configured for communication in accordance with a standard computer port communication protocol with each of contacts corresponding to a contact of the protocol.

Abstract: A method for conducting a financial transaction is provided the method allows conducting a financial transaction through a remote point of sale by a payment card being associated with an identification information and having an electronic circuit integrated therein configured to hold the identification information. The method includes coupling the electronic circuit of the payment card to a corresponding reader configured to read the identification information; and transmitting the identification information to the remote point of sale along with a request for the transaction.