Peruskortti

Peruskortti is a Finnish term that literally means "basic card." The word is built from perus-, meaning basic or foundational, and kortti, meaning card. In everyday Finnish, peruskortti is not a single formal program or nationwide standard; rather, it is a generic label used to describe a standard card that identifies the holder or provides access to services in a given context.

In practice, the meaning of a peruskortti varies by issuer. In libraries, it may refer to a library card. In educational or municipal settings, it can denote a student ID or a resident/household card. In public or digital service contexts, a peruskortti can function as an identification or access card within a system that grants permissions, tracks eligibility, or enables online interactions. Typically, such cards contain identifying information and may support multiple functions, such as borrowing rights, facility access, or service registration.

Because peruskortti is not a formally standardized term, its exact definition is contextual and can be ambiguous. Users should refer to the issuing organization for precise rights, requirements, and data protection considerations, including how the card is issued, renewed, or revoked and what information it carries. Related concepts include identification cards, library cards, student IDs, and municipal or service access cards.