TIM Card Taxi
Tamper protection for taximeters
D-Trust's TIM Card (Tax Identification Module Card) for taxi companies protects digital transaction recordings in taximeters against manipulation. Thanks to strong encryption, the transaction data recorded cannot be altered.
Due to the general requirement for all taxis in Germany to use a technical security device (TSE), the TIM Card Taxi is no longer available for purchase.
Your advantages at a glance
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Protection against taximeter tampering
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Supports the INSIKA method
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Additional memory for accounting data and additional security functions
Product details
The TIM Card taxi companies protects taximeter data against manipulation. It supports alls the functions of the so-called INSIKA method based on the latest technical specifications. INSIKA stands for ‘integrated security solution for cash registers processing metered values’.
The specifications of the INSIKA method meet the highest security requirements for business transactions that must be recorded. These include, in particular, the international standards for signature creation devices and all basic requirements of the fiscal authorities. D-Trust's TIM Card also features memory for accounting data and programmed security functions. It supports the special requirements for interfaces.
TSE obligation for cabs and rental cars
Please note the TSE obligation for cabs and rental cars. The legal basis for this includes the BMF letter dated 13.10.2023 (BStBl. I 2023, 1718) and the Kassensicherungsverordnung (§ 9).
Please contact your tax advisor or lawyer if you have any questions regarding tax law.
If you have any questions regarding the use of TSE in your vehicle, the manufacturer of your taximeter and service provider for vehicle equipment and taximeter billing can provide information.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TIM Card, a smart card implemented according to INSIKA Specification, is used to secure all taximeter data that is relevant for accounting: With this card, data manipulation cannot go unnoticed. This is important for taxi operators and allows them to prove that their data management is correct and thus complies with the highest security requirements. The cards are usually issued in dual SIM format. Hence the holder can use the Mini SIM or Micro SIM format as required.
The TIM Card comes with a chip that looks much like a SIM card for mobile phones. It is used in the security unit that is connected to the taximeter. The TIM Card automatically adds an electronic signature to the taximeter data. According to the German Act on Digital Signature, this must be an advanced electronic signature that protects the data against unnoticed manipulation and forgery.
Do you have any other questions?
Our sales team will be happy to help you. Contact us:
+49 (0)30 2598 - 0
vertrieb@d-trust.net
