Product Information for Plastic Cards
Plastic Cards in Overview
4/4 Euroscale
4/4 Euroscale
You will receive the plastic cards printed with your custom design. Personalisation with individual details is not included and if required, must be carried out by you.
Used for:
- Business cards
- Promotional and loyalty cards
- Voucher and gift cards
- Customer and membership cards
- VIP Passes, Event and Entry Tickets
- Staff and visitor passes
- Hotel and key cards
- Fuel cards
- Pocket calendars
Variants of our Plastic Cards
Plastic Cards
For many applications, a simple, well-designed standard card is all you need. Advanced features such as RFID, magnetic stripes, or die-cuts should only be added when they offer a genuine added value to your specific use.
Plastic Cards with Round or Slot Punches
Round and slotted punch options provide versatile solutions when cards need to be worn visibly or attached quickly - for instance, to lanyards, clips, or holders. Typical applications include employee ID cards, visitor badges, event passes, VIP passes, and trade show badges. Unlike keeping cards in a wallet, this method ensures they are quickly accessible. Please note that the punch hole or slot may affect the card design, so the layout should be planned accordingly. The slotted hole measures 14 x 3.5 mm and the round hole has a diameter of 4 mm.
Plastic Cards with Magnetic Stripes
The magnetic strips, which serve as data carriers and measure 86 mm in width and 12.7 mm in height, are positioned in a specific location on the PVC cards. When creating your design, please ensure that no text or graphics are placed underneath the stripe. Encoding plastic cards requires a card printer equipped with an additional magnetic stripe encoder. Three read/write tracks are available for personal information, such as names, customer IDs, and serial numbers. The magnetic stripe complies with the ISO 7811/6 standard and has a storage capacity of approximately 1024 bits. Track 1 supports up to 79 alphanumeric characters, Track 2 supports up to 40 numeric characters, and Track 3 supports up to 107 numeric characters.
Material for our Plastic Cards
PVC plastic white
760 µm
The PVC material, which is 0.76 mm thick, consists of multiple layers, making it very sturdy and durable. It offers an elegant appearance and is suitable for a wide variety of designs and finishes. It also stands out for its glossy surface, rounded corners, and high-quality edges. The corner radius of the cards is 3 mm.
Structure of Plastic Cards
Plastic Cards & Magnetic Cards
For plastic and magnetic cards, four layers of PVC are assembled to ensure exceptional durability. The printed PVC films are located on the front and back. Their surface is protected by an overlay, which provides a high-quality finish.
When is it Worth using a Card Printer?
Personalized plastic cards build brand recognition, improve processes, and enhance security. Cards equipped with magnetic stripes or RFID also allow you to store individual data and information directly on the card.
Our high-quality PVC cards with rounded corners in the ISO 7810 credit card format (85.6 × 54 mm) are compatible with all common card printers. The devices personalize cards as needed and are controlled with special design software. In particular, cards in smaller quantities are often printed in-house in color or black using a desktop card printer with thermal transfer or dye-sublimation printing. Some devices also offer the possibility to store information on the magnetic stripe via an integrated coding module. This solution offers maximum flexibility for applications like employee badges, membership cards, or visitor passes, where data changes regularly. Contact details, information, or access permissions can be updated on individual cards at any time. For larger print runs or exceptionally high-end cards, however, professional production is recommended. It offers advantages in print quality, durability, finishes, and production speed. While desktop printers offer great flexibility, they quickly reach their limits when faced with large volumes and advanced requirements.
Personalise plastic cards yourself using a card printer
As a versatile marketing and identification medium, plastic cards offer maximum design freedom. Print on plastic cards flexibly and directly on-site using specialised card printers. This allows you to retain full control over personal data and updates at all times, whilst benefiting from an ideal solution for businesses, clubs and organisations with changing requirements. When it comes to customisation, the focus is on visible elements such as names, numbers, barcodes, QR codes or photographs. In addition, technical storage functions such as magnetic stripes or RFID can be integrated. These are particularly suitable when the card is to be integrated into existing systems – for example, for access control systems, card readers, point-of-sale systems or other digital applications.
Print the Text yourself
Plastic cards can be customized with individual text, allowing the data on each card to be flexibly adapted. Whether it is names, titles, validity periods, or personalized messages—every plastic card is tailored exactly to the specific user, ensuring unique and professional identification.
Print your own Photos and Images
Any desired images, photos, logos, or graphics can be printed onto individual plastic cards using a card printer. This personalization is particularly useful for ID cards featuring employee or member photos, as well as for personalized customer and event cards.
Print the Numbering yourself
Sequential or custom numbering ensures unique identification, making it ideal for membership cards, serial numbers or access systems.
Create your own Embossing
Embossing gives plastic cards a particularly high-quality feel. Raised letters and numbers elevate the card's value and are a classic feature of credit cards or VIP cards. The embossed characters, which are clearly visible and tactile, can be highlighted in various colors such as silver, gold, or black.
Print your own Barcode / QR Code
Equip your cards with a barcode or QR code to instantly add functional value. Additionally, individual numbering can be applied directly using inkjet or thermal transfer printing. Plastic cards with a barcode are ideally suited as library cards as well as customer, membership, or voucher cards.
Print Professional Plastic Cards
Whether in business or in leisure, cards are used in many areas – for example, as a means of payment or as customer and voucher cards. They are also widely used as business cards, membership cards, fuel cards, event tickets or health insurance cards. Thanks to their practical credit-card format, they can be conveniently stored in any wallet or card holder and are always to hand. No wonder, then, that these little helpers, with their versatile functions, have become an indispensable part of everyday life. For gas stations, gyms, the retail sector, the hospitality industry, the events sector, pharmacies, clubs and organisations with visitor or access management systems, these customisable cards offer real added value. They strengthen customer and staff loyalty, streamline processes and ensure structured organisation and secure access control. They can also be used for marketing purposes as promotional tools at trade fairs and events.
The right choice depends entirely on your primary objective: Do you want to encourage repeat purchases, streamline operations, or showcase your business professionally?
The following questions will help you select the right card:
- What purpose should the card serve?
- How many cards do you require?
- Should the cards be purely visual, or do they need to be technically functional?
- What level of quality or finish are you looking for?
For many applications, a simple, well-designed standard card is already sufficient. Additional functions such as RFID, magnetic stripes, or perforations make sense if they offer a concrete benefit in everyday life. Often, the simplest solution is the best: a classic card with a striking design and a clear purpose. We use digital printing process for your plastic cards. Using professional card printers, we can incorporate personalised data, text, images, numbering, QR codes or embossing to enhance the card’s appeal. Furthermore, our robust cards can serve as a storage medium, offering even greater utility and flexibility. To ensure optimal protection against daily wear and tear, you can also order and custom-print matching card holders with us.
Order custom-designed plastic cards online at affordable prices
Order your plastic cards conveniently online at SAXOPRINT and customize them to fit your exact requirements. Available starting from 50 units, our durable, premium-quality plastic cards effectively showcase your brand. Easily design your personalized plastic cards using our Online Designer Tool, or download our print templates to ensure a flawless print result. Thanks to flexible design options, you will receive high-quality plastic cards that perfectly combine functionality and design.
