MIFARE® Cards, Custom Printed
Available at an Extra Cost:
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Barcode & QR Codes
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Magnetic Stripe & Signature Panel
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Spot Varnish
Specifications
Sizes Available:
86 x 54mm
760 Microns Credit Card Thickness.
Full Colour Double-Sided Print.
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are dependent on the card material chosen.
PVC:
10 Working Days
Biodegradable PVC:
10-12 Working Days
100% Recycled PVC:
3-4 Weeks
All turnaround times are from sign-off of artwork, not order date.
Artwork Templates
Please read our Artwork Guide prior to downloading the template.
RFID Material Guide
PVC
Our regular PVC RFID cards are made from quality, durable plastic and are available with a Matt or Gloss finish. They are 820 microns, which is a bit thicker than a standard credit card to contain the chip.
Please note that the technology chip contained within the card is not recyclable or biodegradable.
Biodegradable PVC
Our Biodegradable PVC RFID cards contain an additive that means they will degrade and wear down in microbe rich environments such as biologically active landfill. In terms of print finish, you won’t notice much difference to a regular PVC card.
Please note that the technology chip contained within the card is not recyclable or biodegradable.
They are 820 microns, which is a bit thicker than a standard credit card to contain the chip.
100% Recycled PVC
Our 100% recycled PVC cards are made from 100% recycled plastic (R-PVC), with a 100% recycled film applied for durability. This post-consumer recycled PVC material is sifted, washed, sterilised and separated to remove contaminants, resulting in a quality material.
They are 820 microns, which is a bit thicker than a standard credit card to contain the chip.
Please note that the technology RFID chip contained within the card is not recyclable or biodegradable.
Bamboo and Wood
Our Wood RFID cards are available in Bamboo, Beech, Birch, Black Walnut and Cherry. They are sourced from an FSC-Certified supplier.
As wood and bamboo is a natural product, there will be differences in the grain and print finish/engraving between each card. This is what makes them unique.
The cards themselves will naturally degrade over time, however the chip within the cards is not recyclable.
If you’re setting your own complete Artwork, please follow this Guide.
You can either upload this at the time of ordering or email it to us afterwards.
We’ll always send you a proof to sign-off before printing your cards.
Need help with your artwork?
We offer an art working service for £25. Add it to your basket and we’ll be in touch when your order comes through.
To help you prepare, we will need:
- A high-resolution file of your logo (ideally an EPS) and any other design assets.
- A note of the colour(s) you want to use (Pantone or CMYK breakdowns) or a graphic to match to.
- A note of the font you want to use. If it’s a non-standard font, we’ll need a copy of this too.
Want to see some samples?
No problem, fill in our Samples Request Form and we’ll get some out in the post to you.
Quantity discounts are available.
Fill in our Request a Quote Form and we’ll get back to you with a custom price.
Printed MIFARE® Cards with Genuine NXP Chips.
Custom branded in full colour on both sides and fully customisable.
Available across the MIFARE family including Classic® 1K and 4K, Ultralight® C or EV1 and MIFARE DESFire® 4K & 8K.
We are MIFARE® card printing specialists and are a registered MIFARE® Partner, so you can buy with confidence. All our cards contain genuine NXP chips. NXP's integrated 'originality check' feature protects against cloning and the use of counterfeit tickets.
MIFARE® cards are widely recognised as the industry standard in numerous applications including smart ticketing, contactless transport, access control and employee ID.
The MIFARE® family includes:
- Classic®: the original and most popular range, used across public transport and access management. Available in 1K and 4K memory.
- DESFire®: the high security range for multi-application smart card solutions. Used when fast and secure data transmission is needed and the choice of solution developers and system operators. Well suited to the complex needs of Universities, Colleges, Public Transport Operators and Government bodies. Available in 4K and 8K memory.
- Ultralight®: ideal for low cost, high-volume applications. Commonly used to replace magnetic stripe or barcode cards with a contactless alternative. They are often used for single-use tickets or limited-used passes due to their lower cost.
Fully customisable with a range of features available. Choose to include QR codes, barcodes or personalise with names and data.
Sustainable Printed MIFARE® Cards are available. Ask us for more details on our Wood, Biodegradable Plastic and Recycled Plastic options.
Please note that if you are choosing Biodegradable or 100% Recycled PVC that this applies to the PVC element of the card only. The chip itself is not recycled or recyclable.
Unsure which technology you need? Talk to the MIFARE® card printing specialists.
We can send you out samples to test on your system before ordering.
The following is included within the quoted price:
Full Colour Print on both sides.
The following options and features are available at an extra cost. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Personalisation.
Print individual names, numbers, Barcodes or QR codes on each card.
Design Change.
Choose to change your design mid-run. E.g. split your 200 card order into 100 cards with one branding, 100 with another.
Spot Varnish.
Pick out part of your design in spot varnish.
Signature Panel.
Available on either side.
Magstripe.
HiCo or LoCo magstripe available, encoded or unencoded.
Artwork Service.
This is available for £25 and can be selected as you checkout.
RFID Cards Printing Options
Choose to include various features and finishes on your cards.
Extra costs may apply, please contact us for a custom quote.
ECO Options
Biodegradable PVC, Recycled PVC and Wood options.
Personalisation
Personalise each card with names, numbers or individual details.
QR Codes
Include the same QR code on all, or a bespoke code on each.
Barcodes
Often used with access, cashless vending and loyalty systems.
Spot Varnish
Pick out design elements in spot gloss varnish.
Signature Panel
Include a white signature panel for writing on.
Magstripe
HiCo or LoCo magstripe, encoded or unencoded.
RFID
Various RFID technology chips available.
Custom RFID Common FAQs
Read our FAQs for questions about our Custom RFID Cards.
Can you send me a sample RFID card to test on my system before I order?
Yes, we always recommend testing one of our cards on your system to double check they work as you’d expect before ordering.
Please contact us and we’ll send one out to you.
Do you offer more sustainable options to virgin plastic?
Yes. We now offer Wood and Bamboo RFID Cards, plus Biodegradable and Recycled Plastic options.
Please contact us for more information or view our ECO-Friendly RFID Range.
Are you a registered MIFARE® partner?
Yes. We are a registered MIFARE® partner.
You can check our credentials here.
All our MIFARE® products have genuine NXP chips so you can buy with confidence.
I use a MIFARE® card currently, will a Fudan card work on my system?
Fudan is a compatible technology to MIFARE®, so it’s likely that it will work on your system, however we recommend getting a sample card from us first to test.
Do your RFID Key Cards work with Ving, Onity, Salto or Dormakaba?
Yes, we provide custom programmed key cards for all hotel key card systems, in both plastic and wood.
We will always send you a sample to test first, to ensure they work on your specific system before ordering.
Do you offer a more sustainable RFID Keyfob?
Yes. We offer Wood RFID 1K Keyfobs that have a Fudan chip, which is compatible with MIFARE®.
We can also customise these to your requirements.
Is a matt or gloss finish better?
It depends on what you want your cards to do and long you expect them to be in use, but there are definitely times when we would recommend matt over gloss due to the fact that it doesn’t show up scratches or smudges as easily.
Can I include a number range on my cards?
Yes. You can add number ranges, individual names and personalised details onto each individual card.
We refer to this as variable data as it changes on each card.
There is a small additional cost for this on top of the card price.
I’m not sure what features I need on my cards, can you help?
If you’re unsure about whether you need to add extra features like barcodes, embossed numbers or spot varnish, give one of our friendly team a call.
We’ll run through your requirements to make sure you aren’t paying for extra features you don’t need.
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