Protec Secure Card Joins KONA I CO., LTD.
A New Chapter of Innovation, Growth & Global Opportunity
October 2026 | Eatontown, NJ
Protec Secure Card (PSC) is proud to announce its acquisition by KONA I CO., LTD., a global leader in smart card technology, payment solutions, and premium metal card manufacturing. The acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for PSC, bringing together two organizations with complementary expertise, innovative technologies, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional products and service to the financial industry.
Through this partnership, PSC's established U.S.-based manufacturing operations, strong customer relationships, and commitment to responsive service will be complemented by KONA I's global manufacturing capabilities, advanced chip technology, and expertise in premium metal card solutions.
Expanding Our Capabilities, Strengthening Our Future
Together, PSC and KONA I will focus on expanding product offerings, advancing manufacturing technologies, and creating new opportunities for banks, credit unions, fintechs, and other financial institutions.
The acquisition provides opportunities to introduce innovative card products, enhance production capabilities, and leverage the strengths of both organizations to better serve customers throughout the U.S. and beyond.
The Same Commitment to Service, With Even More Possibilities
While this partnership represents an exciting step forward, PSC remains committed to the values that have defined our success: exceptional customer service, quality manufacturing, flexibility, and strong customer relationships.
Our customers will continue working with the dedicated PSC team they know and trust, now supported by the additional resources, expertise, and global reach of KONA I.
We are incredibly proud of the team that has helped build PSC into the organization it is today and grateful to our customers and partners for their continued trust. We look forward to this next chapter and the opportunities ahead as we continue delivering innovative, high-quality card solutions together.
About KONA I CO., LTD.
KONA I CO., LTD. is a global financial technology company specializing in smart card technology, chip operating systems, payment solutions, and premium metal cards. With extensive experience in payment technology and card manufacturing, KONA I serves financial institutions and partners across international markets.
Website: www.ariesfraudsolutions.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2026
Aries Fraud Solutions and Protec Secure Card Enter Strategic
Agreement to Produce, Support, and Resell the Obscurity Card
Advancing Bank and Credit Unions’ Card Security and Fraud Prevention Technology
SAN ANTONIO, TX & MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Aries Fraud Solutions announced today that it has entered into a formal agreement with Protec Secure Card (doing business as PSC) to produce, support, and resell the Aries Obscurity Card. Under the agreement, PSC will serve as an approved manufacturing and personalization partner for the Obscurity Card for central issuance.
The Obscurity Card is a patented debit and credit card structure designed to prevent card-not-present fraud by separating credentials used for physical transactions from those used in digital and ecommerce environments. The solution is designed to integrate into existing card programs without requiring new hardware, software installations, or changes in cardholder behavior.
Through this agreement, PSC will support card production, personalization, and program support, and will also offer the Obscurity Card as part of its portfolio to financial institutions seeking preventive approaches to card fraud. The partnership is intended to accelerate adoption by enabling faster implementation timelines and providing institutions with a proven manufacturing partner already familiar with the Obscurity Card structure.
“Protec Secure Card has a strong reputation for responsiveness, technical expertise, and execution,” said Lon Varns, President of Aries Fraud Solutions. “This agreement gives financial institutions confidence that the Obscurity Card can be supported at scale and implemented efficiently across both central issuance and instant issuance environments.”
PSC brings extensive experience supporting complex card programs for banks, credit unions, and fintechs. By partnering with Aries, PSC expands its ability to offer differentiated card security solutions that address the growing risk associated with card-not-present fraud. “We see strong demand from financial institutions looking for practical, preventive solutions to fraud,” said Brad Cones, VP of sales for PSC. “The Obscurity Card aligns well with our manufacturing capabilities and our focus on helping issuers move quickly without adding operational burden.” The agreement comes as financial institutions continue to face rising fraud losses driven by ecommerce growth and faster payment channels. Aries and PSC expect the partnership to support growing interest from banks and credit unions seeking proactive fraud mitigation strategies.
About Aries FraudSolutionsAries Fraud Solutions is a fintech company focused on preventing debit andcredit card fraud through practical, card-level security innovations. Aries isthe creator of the patented Obscurity Card, designed to reduce card-not-presentfraud without adding friction for cardholders or complexity for issuers. For more information, please visit
https://www.AriesFraudSolutions.com or send an email to info@ariesfraudsolutions.com.
About Protec SecureCardProtec Secure Card is a global card manufacturer and personalization providerserving banks, credit unions, and fintechs. PSC delivers secure cardproduction, instant issuance solutions, and program support across a wide rangeof payment products.
