Case for microcircuit card reader

Case for microcircuit card reader, comprising a case body, an electronic circuit incorporated into said case body, a device for guiding a card (100) and holding it in position, a connector provided with elastic contact segments, ensuring electrical contact between conductor elements belonging to said card (100) and said electronic circuit, at least one elastic element (13, 55) supporting said card (100) by elastic force and a case cover (60) mounted on said case body and delimiting a space (101) for insertion on said card (100), wherein, in one area (4) designed for insertion of said card (100), said case body (2) incorporates a housing (50) for an electric power-feed device, said housing (50) having a housing cover (16) which is held elastically in place by at least one of said elastic elements, both in open position in the absence of said card (100), and in closed position when the card (100) is inserted, by exerting on said card (100) an elastic force which presses a rear area (102) of said card down on an inner surface (68) of said case cover (60).