The custom printed Ultralight EV1 PVC NFC card is a hard PVC card in CR80 format with offset printing and an NXP MIFARE Ultralight EV1 chip. It is the low-cost credential used by ticketing, transport and access control systems, and the most affordable card in this range.
Low cost per card without giving up security
When you hand out thousands of cards, every cent counts. The Ultralight EV1 costs less than an NTAG and still includes a 32-bit password, one-way counters and an NXP originality signature to spot copies.
Its memory is small, 48 bytes, because it is built to hold an ID or a balance that your system reads, not large amounts of data.
Technical specifications
| Chip |
NXP MIFARE Ultralight EV1 |
| Standard |
ISO/IEC 14443-A, NFC Forum Type 2 compatible |
| Frequency |
13.56 MHz |
| Memory |
48 bytes of user memory |
| Identifier |
Unique 7-byte UID and NXP originality signature |
| 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 100,000 |
| Data retention |
10 years |
| Security |
32-bit password and one-way counters |
| Minimum order |
500 units |
| Delivery time |
20 calendar days (custom product) |
| Datasheet |
Download the MIFARE Ultralight EV1 chip datasheet |
Who this Ultralight EV1 card is for
- Festivals and events: custom tickets checked at the door.
- Transport: limited-use passes and season tickets.
- Gyms and clubs: membership cards with a printed number.
- Companies: visitor or single-use cards.
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.
- If you need the cards encoded with your data or a specific numbering, say so when you order.
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.
Can it be read with a phone?
Yes. The Ultralight EV1 runs on ISO/IEC 14443-A and is read by NFC-enabled Android phones and by iPhone with an app. Even so, it is really built for access control readers, turnstiles and ticketing systems.
How much data does it hold?
48 bytes of user memory. That covers an ID, a balance or a very short URL of about 40 characters. If you want the card to open a long link on a phone, an NTAG chip is the better fit.
Want it to open a link on a phone?
If the card needs to open a website, a profile or your socials from any phone, the custom printed NTAG213 PVC NFC card has more memory and iPhones read it with no app.
