Blank RFID Cards with 13.56 MHz Chip Options
Printable Blank RFID Cards in CR80 Format
Blank RFID cards are unprinted PVC cards with an embedded 13.56 MHz RFID chip and antenna. They can be printed, encoded, and enrolled in compatible contactless systems.
The cards use the standard CR80 format, measuring approximately 85.6 × 54 mm. Their glossy white surface can be personalized with names, photographs, logos, barcodes, QR codes, or serial numbers using a compatible card printer.
Key Features
- Printable White PVC Surface
The card face supports visible personalization with compatible direct-to-card or retransfer printing equipment. - 13.56 MHz Contactless Operation
The embedded chip communicates with a supported HF RFID reader over a short distance. Compatibility depends on the chip family, protocol, data structure, and system software. - Standard CR80 Dimensions
The credit-card-sized format fits common card printers, badge holders, wallets, dispensers, and card-handling equipment.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Blank RFID card / printable contactless smart card |
| Material | PVC |
| Card Format | CR80 |
| Dimensions | Approx. 85.6 × 54 mm |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz HF RFID |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 14443 Type A for the listed MIFARE chip families |
| Chip Options | MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire, or another compatible 13.56 MHz chip |
| Read Range | Up to 10 cm, depending on chip, reader, antenna, and environment |
| Surface | Glossy white printable surface |
| Printing Method | Direct-to-card or retransfer printing, subject to printer compatibility |
| Printing Sides | Single-sided or double-sided, depending on printer |
| Read/Write Capability | Depends on the selected chip and configuration |
| Security | Authentication and encryption depend on the selected chip |
| UID | Factory-set identifier; format depends on chip |
| Customization Options | Full-color printing, logo, photograph, barcode, QR code, serial number, encoding, magnetic stripe, and packaging |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
Sample cards should be tested with the intended printer, RFID reader, encoder, and software before bulk production.
Typical Applications
- Building Access Credentials
Cards can be assigned to employees, contractors, residents, or visitors within a compatible access control platform. - Hotel Key Cards
Supported chip configurations can be encoded for guest rooms, staff areas, elevators, or shared facilities when matched to the hotel locking system. - Membership and Loyalty Programs
Gyms, clubs, retailers, and service providers can connect each card to a customer account, membership level, or loyalty record. - Campus and Facility Systems
Schools, universities, hospitals, and business facilities can use the cards for attendance, library services, internal identification, or access permissions. - Closed-Loop Ticketing
Selected chips may support event entry, internal transport, stored-value, or ticketing projects when integrated with the required readers and software.
How Blank RFID Cards Are Used for Employee Access
In a typical employee access deployment, blank RFID cards are printed with visible staff information and enrolled in a compatible 13.56 MHz access control system.
Employee names, photographs, departments, and barcodes can be printed on the surface. The RFID credential is then linked to the employee’s access profile in the management software.
Before full issuance, sample cards should be tested with the printer, encoder, entrance readers, and software. This confirms print quality, chip recognition, data format, and system compatibility.
Which 13.56 MHz RFID Card Chip Should You Choose?
Cards operating at the same frequency are not automatically interchangeable. Select the chip according to the existing reader, memory requirement, authentication method, and intended application.
| Chip Family | Main Characteristics | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Classic | Sector-based memory and legacy authentication | Existing systems specifically designed for MIFARE Classic |
| MIFARE Ultralight | Lower memory and simpler credential structure | Visitor cards, event passes, limited-use tickets, and basic identification |
| MIFARE DESFire | Larger memory, multi-application support, and stronger security options | Higher-security access, campus, hospitality, and multi-service credentials |
MIFARE Classic is appropriate when the installed system specifically requires that chip family.
MIFARE Ultralight is suitable for simpler credentials with limited memory requirements.
MIFARE DESFire is generally better suited to projects requiring stronger authentication, more memory, or multiple services on one card.
Confirm the reader model and exact chip version before ordering. A shared 13.56 MHz frequency does not guarantee compatibility.
Need Blank RFID Cards Compatible with Your System?
Contact JIA RFID with your reader model, card printer, preferred chip family, and intended application.
The team can confirm a suitable card configuration and provide samples for printing, encoding, and reader testing before bulk production.
Frequently Asked Question
The top questions about blank RFID cards.
Blank RFID cards are unprinted PVC cards with an embedded RFID chip and antenna. Their surfaces can be personalized before issuance.
No. “Blank” describes the unprinted card surface. The chip normally has a factory-set UID, while writable memory depends on the selected chip.
No. A plain PVC card has no RFID chip. A blank RFID card contains an embedded chip and antenna but has not yet been printed or personalized.
A 13.56 MHz RFID card is a high-frequency contactless smart card designed to communicate with a compatible HF RFID reader.
No. They use different frequencies and chip technologies. They are not interchangeable unless the reader specifically supports both systems.
The reading distance can reach up to 10 cm, depending on the chip, reader antenna, card orientation, and environment.
Yes, when the card material, dimensions, thickness, and surface are compatible with your PVC card printer.
No. The reader must support the selected chip family, protocol, data structure, and authentication configuration.
Compatibility depends on the chip, phone model, operating system, NFC application, stored data format, and security settings.
Before you buy RFID cards, confirm the reader model, required chip, protocol, memory, security level, printer model, encoding format, and intended application.
The minimum order quantity is 500 pcs.
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