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What are RIDs

The RID is part of an Application Identifier (AID) which is structured according to ISO/IEC 7816-5 and consists of two parts:

The RID unique to an application provider and assigned according to 7816-5

An optional field assigned by the application provider known as a Proprietary Application Identifier Extension (PIX), used to identify different applications or products

When is a RID needed

In a multi-application environment, an application provider needs to be able to uniquely identify itself and its application in the cards, and the terminal needs to be able to support the application.  Therefore, if you provide an application in an Integrated Circuit Card (ICC) you will need to apply for a RID.

Do I need a national or international RID

Depending on whether the application is to be used in a national or international environment, and whether a country has a national registration system in place, you may have the choice of obtaining a national or international RID

If you application is to be used internationally, you need to apply for an international RID.  IF to be used nationally and a national registration system has been established, a national RID should be applied for.  The make-up of the national RID is up to each individual country.  Fro further information about obtaining a national RID in your country please contact your national standards body.

The UK does not have a national RID register.

How do I use my RID

Each application provider is assigned one RID.  The application provider users the PIX to identify its different applications or products.

It is not mandatory to register RIDs.  The only requirement is that the AID must start with an ‘F’ indicating that it is a proprietary, non-registered RID.  However, since there is no guarantee that such a proprietary, non-registered RID is unique, it is strongly recommended that the use of such RIDs is limited to closed user-groups, under conditions where there will be no risk of conflict with other applications.

What is the application process to apply for a RID

To obtain a RID under ISO/IEC 7816-5 a completed registration form should be sent to the appropriate sponsoring authority (i.e a national standards body or agent appointed to act for your national body).

The completed form must be sent together with the registration fee (non refundable) to the sponsoring authority.  Information on cost and how to pay the registration fee can be obtained from your sponsoring authority.

On receipt of the completed form the sponsoring authority forwards the approved application and registration fee to the Registration Authority for assignment of a RID.  On assignment of the RID the application is returned to the sponsoring authority for forwarding to the applicant who is then responsible for retaining the approved form.

How do I apply for a RID

If you are based outside the UK please contact your national standards body for an application and fee details.

For applications within the UK or where the SC17 Secretariat is to act as the sponsoring authority please click here for zip file containing all the relevant information and forms.

What is the cost of applying for a RID

£350 + VAT