Systems and methods for instant issuing of a transaction card, controlling issuing of the instant transaction card, and customization of the transaction card. A system includes at least one processor and a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the at least one processor to perform operations including receiving a request to issue a card and directing the customer to insert an identification card. Proceeding with capturing identification and biometric data identifying the customer and verifying the captured identification and biometric data. The operations also include determining whether a combination of the available customer data and the received biometric data is sufficient to verify customer identity. When the combination data are sufficient to verify customer identity, the operations further include issuing a transaction card. The operations further include capturing an image of the customer and issuing a customized transaction card to the customer.