Custom Printed MIFARE® Cards

Direct manufacturer of custom printed MIFARE® cards with original NXP chips. Classic 1K/4K, Ultralight C, DESFire® EV3 and Plus. Chip encoding and UID lists. From 1 unit.

Printed, encoded and ready to use

MIFARE® cards are the global standard in contactless smart identification at 13.56 MHz. At Akrocard we manufacture them with your design, logo and variable data, using only original NXP Semiconductors chips.

We also encode the chip — data, keys and sectors to your specification — and supply the UID list with your order, so the cards arrive ready to work with your system.

Custom printed MIFARE® Classic 1K and 4K cards — Akrocard

Available MIFARE® chips

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MIFARE® Classic 1K — Access control, loyalty programmes, transport.
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MIFARE® Classic 4K — Extended memory for complex applications.
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MIFARE® Ultralight C — Events, single-use tickets, low cost.
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MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 — Maximum security: Common Criteria EAL5+, AES-128 encryption, Transaction Timer and Secure Dynamic Messaging. Public transport, contactless payments and critical access control.
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MIFARE® Plus — Secure migration from Classic with AES encryption.

Technical specifications

Frequency 13.56 MHz
Standard ISO 14443-A
Format ISO CR80 (85.6 × 54 mm)
Thickness 0.76 mm
Read range Up to 10 cm
Operating temperature -20 °C to +50 °C
Write cycles 100,000 minimum
Data retention 10 years minimum

Printing and personalisation

Offset printing

For large runs. Maximum quality and colour accuracy. Pantone and CMYK.

Digital printing

For short runs and variable data. From a single card.

Laser engraving

Permanent, unalterable personalisation. Ideal for security data.

Numbering

Printed or embossed serial number. Sequential or random.

Magnetic stripe

Compatible with HiCo and LoCo magnetic stripe systems.

Holograms & security features

Custom security elements for high-security credentials.

Main applications

  • High-security access control
  • Loyalty programmes and electronic wallets
  • Public transport
  • Hotels and resorts
  • Universities and educational institutions
  • Events and entertainment venues

Frequently asked questions about MIFARE® cards

What is the minimum order for custom printed MIFARE® cards?

There is no minimum order: we print MIFARE® cards from a single unit.

Are the MIFARE® chips original NXP?

Yes. All our MIFARE® cards are manufactured with original NXP Semiconductors chips.

Can you encode the MIFARE® chip?

Yes. We encode data, keys and sectors according to your specifications and can supply the list of chip UIDs with your order.

Which MIFARE® chip should I choose?

MIFARE® Classic 1K is the most widely used for access control and loyalty. Classic 4K offers more memory, Ultralight C suits low-cost single-use tickets, and DESFire® EV3 or Plus are the choice for high-security applications.

What is the lead time for printed MIFARE® cards?

Production of custom printed MIFARE® cards takes a maximum of 3 weeks.

MIFARE® and DESFire® are registered trademarks of NXP B.V.

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