Do Smartcards Work In Any Receiver?

[TheFrog]

I currently have a Smartcard in my Strong 8000 receiver. I want to change to perhaps a Pace or Technomate. The card is official issue (I lived in Holland for a while) The Strong was purchased in Holland. I now live in France.
I have been told that if I replace the receiver, the card will not work. Can anyone confirm this is so?

 

[junsanchez41]

yes it is possible that it wont work with other receivers, like the smart card for orbit satellite, it wont work in other receivers. but as far as i know the card for filipino channels 5degrees, work with the eurostar receiver.

 

[TheFrog]

Thanks junsanchez41. I was afraid that would be the case. Appreciate your reply.