The custom printed MIFARE Classic 1K PVC card is a hard PVC card in CR80 format with your design printed in offset and an NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1K chip. It is the most widespread credential in access control, hotels, time and attendance and e-purses.
One credential for several applications
The 1 KB memory is split into 16 sectors with independent keys. A single card can open doors, log working hours and pay in the canteen, and each system only accesses its own sector.
With your brand printed and a different ID on each card, the credential also works as visual identification for the employee, guest or student.
Technical specifications
| Chip |
NXP MIFARE Classic EV1 1K |
| Standard |
ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| Frequency |
13.56 MHz |
| Memory |
1 KB in 16 sectors of 4 blocks |
| Identifier |
4-byte UID |
| Format |
ISO CR80, 85.60 x 53.98 x 0.76 mm |
| Material |
Hard PVC |
| Printing |
Full-colour offset, matte or gloss finish. Optional printed ID |
| Write cycles |
Up to 200,000 |
| Data retention |
10 years |
| Security |
CRYPTO1 encryption with two keys per sector |
| Minimum order |
500 units |
| Delivery time |
20 calendar days (custom product) |
| Datasheet |
Download the MIFARE Classic EV1 1K chip datasheet |
Who this MIFARE Classic card is for
- Hotels: room keys for MIFARE locks.
- Companies: branded access control and clocking in.
- Education: student cards for classrooms, library and canteen.
- Venues and events: cashless payment with the balance on the card.
How to order
- Upload your artwork in the product options or send it to orders@nfcstock.com. Vector files (PDF, AI or SVG) or high resolution work best, with 2 mm bleed.
- Choose the quantity. The price per card drops from 1,000 and 5,000 units.
- We produce your order and ship it within 20 calendar days.
- Tell us if you need the cards encoded, with your own keys or with a specific numbering and we will set it up before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a custom printed NFC card take to arrive?
Custom printed NFC cards are made to order, and production and delivery take 20 calendar days. If you need them for a specific date, such as an event or an opening, order with time to spare or contact us first to confirm.
Does it work with a phone?
That is not what it is for. MIFARE Classic does not follow the NFC Forum standard, so iPhone cannot read it and many Android phones cannot either. It is built for access control readers, hotel locks, time and attendance and cashless systems. If you want to open a link from any phone, choose a card with an NTAG213 or NTAG216 chip.
Is it compatible with my current access system?
If your reader or lock works with MIFARE Classic 1K at 13.56 MHz, yes. It is one of the most widely used chips in access control. Before a large order we recommend getting a sample and testing it on your installation.
For large installations
If you are kitting out a whole building or event, the pack of 1,000 custom printed MIFARE Classic 1K cards gives you a fixed price and the option to print on both sides.
