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Smartcard mini SIM cutting instructions

Please note that we offer smartcard cutting services, at no additional cost.

When ordering a card, you may choose between normal (credit card size) and mini-SIM:
http://www.gooze.eu/feitian-pki-smartcard-ftcos-pk-01c

This document explains how to cut a credit card size card into a mini-SIM, doing it yourself.

Disclaimer:

  • You need to be familiar with cutting tools.
  • Only cut a card if you are older than 18 years old and you know what you are doing.
  • Do not use any electrical tool, you only need a cutter.
  • Any error may damage your smartcard.

Here is a diagram in SVG format explaining how to cut a smart card into a mini-SIM:
cutting a smartcard into a mini SIM

Instructions:

  • Download the SIM cut diagram in SVG format.
  • Open the file in Inkscape or Illustrator, print to original size.
  • Surexpose the print with the smartcard. The print and the smartcard should be exactly the same size.
  • Make 5 tiny holes.
  • Use a cutter to cut the card between the holes.

If you are not familiar with cutting tools, avoid cutting your card and wait for our official cutting services, which will be available within days.