FIELD: loading integrated-circuit cards with data corresponding to sum of money. SUBSTANCE: contactless transfer to integrated-circuit card is effected by means of contactless interface. Data are transferred from service center 6 over mobile network to subscriber-identity module (SIM) 1 introduced in mobile device 3 and connected to the latter through contact interface and is stored therein. Stored data are transferred from SIM 1 by contactless way to integrated-circuit contact card 2. Mobile radio phone may be used as mobile device 3 and GSM or UMTS network, as mobile network 4. Protection and authentication are provided during transfers. EFFECT: provision for contactless stored data transfers from subscriber-identity module to contact card dispensing with mobile network. 21 cl, 1 dwg
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2004-02-10—Published
1999-03-30—Filed