ISIC cards are distributed in 120 countries through a network of Licensed Authorities, which are usually leading student travel organisations or student unions. In each country, these Licensed Authorities are exclusively responsible for ISIC card sales, distribution and marketing, as well as for building and managing the portfolio of benefits in that country. ISIC cards are issued through Licensed
Authorities' own branches, and through distribution partnerships with other organisations (Appointed Offices) such as universities and banks. In countries without a Licensed Authority, the ISIC card is distributed through Appointed Offices only, which are directly managed by the management organisation IAS in The Netherlands. Each country has a fixed retail price for the ISIC card, which varies between €4 and €20.
