MIFARE Card for 13.56 MHz RFID Systems
13.56 MHz MIFARE Card for Contactless Identification
A MIFARE card is a 13.56 MHz contactless smart card used with compatible RFID readers for identification and data exchange.
JIA RFID supplies blank or printed PVC MIFARE cards with chip options including MIFARE Classic 1K, MIFARE Classic 4K, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, and MIFARE DESFire.
Each card should be selected according to the reader, software platform, memory requirement, data format, and security level of the target system.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | MIFARE RFID card / contactless smart card |
| Material | PVC |
| Card Format | CR80 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 85.5 × 54 mm |
| Thickness | Approx. 0.8–0.84 mm |
| Frequency | HF 13.56 MHz |
| Interface | ISO/IEC 14443 Type A for listed MIFARE options |
| Chip Options | MIFARE Classic 1K, MIFARE Classic 4K, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, MIFARE DESFire 2K/4K/8K |
| Card Surface | Blank white, printed, or customized PVC surface |
| Printing Options | Logo, photo, name, serial number, QR code, barcode, background design |
| Encoding Options | UID matching, sector configuration, application setup, data writing, and database matching |
| Reading Method | Contactless presentation to a compatible 13.56 MHz reader |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
A 13.56 MHz MIFARE card is not the same as a 125 kHz proximity card. Reader compatibility must be confirmed before production.
Typical Applications
- Access Control
Used for office entry, staff identification, residential access, and restricted-area permissions when supported by the installed reader system. - Hotel Key Cards
Used for guest rooms, elevators, staff areas, and facility access in compatible hotel lock systems. - Membership and Loyalty
Used by clubs, gyms, retailers, and service providers to identify members or customer accounts. - Campus Systems
Used for student identification, library access, dormitory entry, attendance, and campus services. - Closed-Loop Stored-Value Systems
Used in private payment or stored-value environments when the card, reader, terminal software, and backend account platform are configured together.
Which MIFARE Chip Fits Your System?
| Chip Option | Main Difference | Suitable Use |
|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Classic 1K | Common 13.56 MHz card with 1K memory | Existing access control, membership, loyalty, and hotel systems |
| MIFARE Classic 4K | Larger memory than Classic 1K | Systems requiring more sector-based memory |
| MIFARE Ultralight | Lower-memory limited-use chip | Visitor cards, event passes, simple tickets, and basic identification |
| MIFARE Ultralight C | Limited-use chip with stronger authentication than basic Ultralight | Short-term credentials and controlled-use applications |
| MIFARE DESFire 2K/4K/8K | Multi-application chip family with stronger security features | Campus, hotel, high-security access, and multi-service systems |
Choose the chip according to your existing reader, software platform, memory requirement, data format, and security level.
A 13.56 MHz MIFARE card is not automatically compatible with every 13.56 MHz reader. The chip family and data structure must match the target system.
MIFARE Card vs 125 kHz Proximity Card
| Comparison Point | MIFARE Card | 125 kHz Proximity Card |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz HF | 125 kHz LF |
| Common Technology | MIFARE Classic, Ultralight, DESFire | EM4100, TK4100, HID-style proximity formats |
| Memory | Depends on chip type | Often ID-number based |
| Typical Use | Access, hotel, campus, membership, closed-loop systems | Basic door access and attendance systems |
| Compatibility | Requires 13.56 MHz MIFARE reader support | Requires 125 kHz reader support |
| Interchangeability | Not interchangeable with 125 kHz cards | Not interchangeable with MIFARE systems |
Choose a MIFARE card only if your reader and software support the required 13.56 MHz chip family.
If your system uses 125 kHz proximity readers, a MIFARE card will usually not work.
How a Hotel Uses MIFARE Key Cards
In a hotel lock system, the required MIFARE chip is selected according to the lock encoder and hotel management software.
The card can be printed with the hotel logo, room-card design, serial number, QR code, or guest-facing artwork.
When a guest checks in, the front desk writes room access data to the card using the hotel encoder. The card may then be used for room access, elevator permissions, or selected facility areas, depending on the system configuration.
Before bulk production, sample cards should be tested with the hotel lock, encoder, management software, and card printer.
Need MIFARE Cards for Your Access or Hotel System?
Contact JIA RFID with your reader model, required chip, artwork, encoding format, and order quantity.
The team can check chip compatibility, card printing requirements, and encoding details before preparing samples for reader and system testing.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about mifare card
A MIFARE card is a 13.56 MHz contactless smart card used with compatible RFID readers for identification, access, membership, hotel, campus, or closed-loop systems.
Yes. In many buyer searches, MIFARE cards 1K refers to MIFARE Classic 1K cards. Compatibility still depends on the reader and software platform.
Yes. Encoding depends on the selected chip and system requirements. Available services may include UID matching, sector configuration, application setup, or database matching.
Some NFC smartphones can read certain 13.56 MHz cards, but support depends on the chip type, phone hardware, operating system, app, and encoded data format.
The minimum order quantity is 500 pcs.
Provide the reader model, software platform, required chip, memory requirement, artwork, encoding format, card quantity, and whether the cards need to be blank, printed, or personalized.
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As an original manufacturer with over 13 years of experience, we specialize in designing and manufacturing passive RFID (NFC, HF, and UHF) tags for applications in inventory, laundry, access control, identification, and industrial automation management.
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We provide products with competitive pricing and reliable quality, backed by an after-sales warranty. Whether you are a distributor, system integrator, or end-user, you will find the right RFID and related products here, ensuring that your company gains tangible benefits.
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