A secure financial transactions system. The system generally includes a
card that can be used a credit card, ATM card or debit card having a
personal identification number (PIN) that can include a panic digit or
panic PIN. The panic digit or panic PIN can be used to begin an emergency
notification sequence including sending emergency signals and video
transmissions from the commercial transactions machine. The card can
include several biometric devices as well as financial transaction
records. The card can include data to interact with data gathered from
biometric devices on the ATM or POP devices. The card can then be
interfaced with a personal computer. The card could also be made into
other formats such as a ring, key chain, or other jewelry.