Socket Mobile Approved as Official My Number Card Reader Provider in Japan

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FREMONT, California, 12 August 2025 — Socket Mobile, a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions, is pleased to announce that its SocketScan S370 and S550 readers have been officially authorised by the Japanese government as certified My Number Card readers. Both devices now feature on Japan’s official list of eligible products for accessing government services via the My Number Card programme — a wide-reaching and fast-growing initiative aimed at digitising citizen identification and providing secure access to public services.

The My Number Card system is Japan’s national identification platform, managed by the Digital Agency of Japan. It forms a core part of the country’s digital infrastructure, enabling citizens to securely access services such as tax returns, social security, health insurance, and more — now even integrated with Apple Wallet on iPhone. As a strong example of a national digital identity initiative, the My Number Card programme shows how governments can deliver citizen services in a safe, secure, and user-friendly way. With over 100 million cards issued and increasing adoption across both public and private sectors, the programme represents a major opportunity for Socket Mobile and its partners in Japan.

"Our approval as an official My Number Card reader provider is a significant milestone for our presence in Japan," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile. "The scale and reach of the My Number Card programme are enormous, especially with its recent integration into Apple Wallet on iOS. This designation strengthens our position as a trusted provider of secure, easy-to-use data capture tools for businesses and developers integrating My Number Card functionality into their solutions. Being listed as an approved provider not only validates the performance and reliability of our mobile readers but also opens exciting new opportunities in one of the world’s most forward-thinking digital economies."

Socket Mobile is well placed in the digital ID and mobile credential reader market, offering devices that comply with ISO 18013-5 and align with international standards for mobile driver’s licences and identity credentials. This ensures broad compatibility and long-term support for evolving global digital ID initiatives.

Socket Mobile’s approved readers include the S550, a compact contactless NFC reader, and the S370, which supports both NFC and 1D/2D barcode scanning. Both are ideal for mobile wallet applications. Designed for identity authentication, payment, and digital credential use cases, the readers connect easily to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth®.

The S550 and S370 are fully compatible with all current applications using the latest version of Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK and are available for immediate evaluation. For developers not yet using CaptureSDK, integration delivers consistent, reliable data capture performance and gives end users the flexibility to choose the Socket Mobile reader that best meets their needs.

Socket Mobile remains committed to supporting the adoption of digital identity and delivering flexible, high-performance tools that enable next-generation public and private services.

Discover how the S370 and S550 can support your mobile identity, payment, and credential applications.