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product_id: 64589386
title: "ACS Small Foldable PocketMate ACR38U USB Smart Card Reader Writer CAC DOD ID Army Military Government Corporate Medical ID National eID Contact Chip IC Common Access Card"
brand: "acs"
price: "£14.78"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
category: "Electronics"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64589386-acs-small-foldable-pocketmate-acr38u-usb-smart-card-reader-writer
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
---

# ACS Small Foldable PocketMate ACR38U USB Smart Card Reader Writer CAC DOD ID Army Military Government Corporate Medical ID National eID Contact Chip IC Common Access Card

**Brand:** acs
**Price:** £14.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ACS Small Foldable PocketMate ACR38U USB Smart Card Reader Writer CAC DOD ID Army Military Government Corporate Medical ID National eID Contact Chip IC Common Access Card by acs
- **How much does it cost?** £14.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- acs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

ACR38U-N1 PocketMate is a smart card reader that has more to it than meets the eye. No larger than a standard USB token, it transforms into a smart card reader for full-sized contact smart cards with just a single swivel motion. It is capable of supporting demanding smart card applications, balancing functionality and design aesthetics to meet your security needs in applications like e-Banking, e-Payment, Physical and Logical Access and e-Government. Housing the ACR38 core, ACR38U-N1 PocketMate supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V), microprocessor cards with the T=0, and T=1 protocols. In addition, it supports a wide variety of memory cards in the market, including the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC). This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as PIV Application and Digital Signature. The highly compact ACR38U-N1 PocketMate is designed to be used anytime, anywhere. Being a PC/SC and CCID compliant device, ACR38U PocketMate can easily be integrated into a PC environment, with drivers that are compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. Also, ACR38U-N1 PocketMate may now be used on mobile devices running on Android platform versions 3.1 and above. With its various features, this FIPS 201-certified smart card reader is the perfect device for your smart card solution.

## Features

- Very small and compact design. Fits to pocket. Easy to carry with you
- DOD Military CAC USB Smart Card Reader for Government ID, National ID, ActivClient, AKO, OWA, DKO, JKO, NKO, BOL, GKO, Marinenet, AF Portal, Pure Edge Viewer, ApproveIt, DCO, DTS, LPS, Disa Enterprise Email etc. CAC Cards
- Supports all OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux OS, Apple macOS X
- Reads national ID cards and sign digital signatures
- Reads tachograph cards

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*Last updated: 2026-05-24*