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Multi-FrequencyPhoto IDNFC
Student ID Cards
RFID student ID cards specified around the institution’s installed readers, credential data, artwork and issuance workflow. Several campus services can share one physical card only where each application, reader and backend has been defined and sample-tested.
Ideal for
- University student identification
- Campus building access
- Dining and meal plan integration
- Library checkout and attendance
Features
- Multiple RFID frequencies (LF 125kHz, HF 13.56MHz, UHF 860-960MHz)
- High-quality photo ID printing with UV overlay
- Durable PVC/PET laminated construction
- Custom branding with university logo and colors
- Specified and sample-tested for the installed campus platform
- Magnetic stripe and barcode options available
Specifications
Physical
MaterialPVC/PET laminated
SizeCR80 (85.6 x 54mm)
Thickness0.76mm standard
Technical
FrequenciesLF, HF, UHF, Dual
Ordering
MOQ500 pieces
Proof, not promises
Every production run starts with a testable specification.
We confirm card construction, chip family, data format, artwork and reader-test requirements before mass production. Sample approval is the decision gate—not a generic compatibility claim.
Technical project details are shared directly with qualified institutional buyers where confidentiality allows.
Compatibility
| Platform / use case | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Campus card management platforms | Yes | Compatibility depends on chip family, credential format, encoding, licensing and reader configuration. Confirm the requirements in writing and validate a sample on the installed system before production. |
| Library management systems | Yes | Match the card technology and identifier to the installed library readers and patron-management workflow. Book-tag standards alone do not establish compatibility with a student card. |
| Cashless dining / vending | Yes | Agree the card application, reader support and account-linking format with the campus operator. Protected authentication requires a suitable chip, correctly configured readers and an approved key-management process; balances and permissions belong to the campus platform. |
| Mobile wallet provisioning | Yes | Physical and mobile credentials can coexist only where the installed readers and campus platform support both. Mobile provisioning and any required licensing are handled by the campus platform. |
Encoding options
- UID-decimal (factory serial as integer)
- UID-hex (factory serial as hex string)
- Custom prefix + UID (e.g. campus code + serial)
- Diversified per-card keys (AES-128) issued from your HSM
- Magnetic stripe encoding (HiCo or LoCo) — track 1, 2, or 3
Sample-kit workflow
- 1Send the campus platform, reader models and firmware, required credential format, application and key-management requirements, issuance workflow and sample artwork (PDF).
- 2We respond within 24h with a 5-card sample kit quote, lead time, and encoding test plan.
- 3Sample kit ships in 3-5 business days (DDP for EU/UK, DAP for North America).
- 4Test the samples on your campus readers and card-management system. Confirm identifier format, application access and key-management requirements before signing off production.
- 5On sign-off, we produce the full order from your final artwork and key set.
What to watch for
Common pitfalls during a card-program rollout and how we address them.
⚠ Legacy 125 kHz proximity cards still in circulation
Issue a dual-frequency card during the migration window so a single credential works with both old and new readers.
⚠ The reader output does not match the campus system’s expected identifier format
Agree identifier length, byte order and decimal or hexadecimal representation with the campus system administrator, then validate the actual reader output on the sample cards.
⚠ Early wear on heavily used cards
Select the card body, print method and protective overlay for the actual use environment, then approve the construction sample before the full run.
Frequently asked questions
- What chip families do you support for student IDs?
- The full range of 13.56 MHz HF chips that comply with ISO 14443A — including legacy and current high-security families. We can also embed low-frequency (125 kHz) chips for dual-frequency cards used in migration scenarios. See our glossary for chip-by-chip detail.
- Will your cards work with our campus card platform?
- Compatibility depends on chip family, credential format, encoding, licensing and reader configuration. Confirm the requirements in writing and validate a sample on the installed system before production.
- Can students add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
- Adding a credential to a mobile wallet is a separate campus-platform capability. It depends on compatible readers, provisioning and licensing. Confirm those requirements with your platform operator; a physical card alone does not enable mobile wallet issuance.
- What's the standard MOQ and lead time?
- Standard minimum order is 500 cards. Lead time is 2-3 weeks for standard photo-printed orders, 4-6 weeks for fully personalized with chip encoding and bespoke key derivation. Express options available for urgent orientation cycles.
- Do you support photo personalization at the manufacturer?
- Yes — we can do bulk photo personalization from a CSV + photo archive you supply. Each card is printed with the cardholder's name, photo, and ID number. We also support on-site personalization workflows for campuses that issue cards in-house.
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