About PVC ID Cards and Badges
In this article we aim to give you all the information you need to know about printed plastic cards.
What type of cards do you print?
Anything you can print on a plastic card including,
- ID Cards
- Photo ID
- Name Badges
- Event Passes
- Membership Cards
- Loyalty cards
Find out what cards we cannot print.
What is your minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 10 cards.
What is your maximum order quantity?
There is no maximum quantity.
How quickly can you print my cards?
Our standard service is 3-5 working days from artwork sign off.
Our express service is 1-2 working days from artwork sign off. Our express service carries a 20% surcharge.
Orders are classed as having been received that day if they are received by 12pm.
NB. The above lead times are applicable to orders under 2500 cards and card designs without the special features including spot gloss, hologram, foil, embossing.
How much do they cost?
Pricing for up to 200 cards can be found here.
For quotes over 200 cards or for cards requiring encoding or special features (including but not limited to foiling, embossing, scratch panels, spot gloss, holograms, UV overlays) please contact us at sales@plastic-id.com.
Please note that card personalisation including colour photos, names/job titles, sequential numbering and barcodes/QR codes are all included in our standard pricing.
Can you encode the cards?
No matter what type of technology card you need, whether it be RFID, contactless, chip or magnetic stripe, we can encode your cards at the time of printing. This includes MIFARE® chip serial number (CSN) capture and sector encoding/encryption. This information will be supplied back to you for integration into your own systems.
What size and thickness are the cards?
We mainly print on standard credit card size (CR80) PVC cards.
Dimensions: 86mm x 54mm.
Thickness is 760micron/30 mil (again like a standard credit card).
If you need thinner cards please ask us for a quote.
What type of cards do you use?
As standard we use premium, white, gloss finish, PVC Fotodek cards to ensure a superior print finish and longer lasting cards. If you require a different base card such as a biodegradable card or matt finish please contact us for a quote.
How long do printed cards last?
All of our cards have a lifespan of at least 3 years but typically last longer than this. If you require a much longer lasting card let us know so we can recommend suitable print and lamination options.
Can you print on coloured cards?
Yes - but you need to be mindful of your card design due to colour bleed. Find out more here.