Custom NTAG NFC Cards

The three Type 2 tags differ only in how much room you have. NTAG213 gives 144 bytes, which is enough for a short link or a plain URL record - that is all a review card or a table sticker needs. NTAG215 gives 504 bytes and is the usual choice for a full vCard, Wi-Fi credentials or a long URL with tracking parameters, and it is also the tag most often requested for loyalty and gift cards. NTAG216 gives 888 bytes for multi-record smart posters and payloads you expect to grow. When the card has to prove it is genuine rather than merely open a link, move up to NTAG424 DNA: it is a Type 4 Tag with an ISO/IEC 7816-4 file system, AES-128 encryption and SUN authentication, so every tap generates a fresh signed response that cannot be copied or replayed.

Every card is printed on Heidelberg offset presses with Pantone spot colours and full-colour CMYK, so a five-colour brand mark and a gradient background land on the same sheet. Finishes cover glossy, matt, glitter, metallic, laser engraving and a special lacquer for thermal or Epson inkjet printing. We also supply blank cards in any form, so a card that is overprinted in your own facility keeps the same chip, memory and dimensions.

The body of the card is chosen by the environment. PVC at 0.76 mm is the standard for loyalty, membership and hotel programmes, PET gives a thinner and more premium feel, wood suits hospitality and gift applications, and metal is used where a card has to survive rough handling. Standard size is CR80 at 85.5 by 54 mm, and custom sizes and die-cut shapes are produced on request.

Encoding is part of the order, not an afterthought: we write your NDEF URL, vCard, Wi-Fi credential or product authentication record to the chip before the cards are packed, and the written memory is read back to confirm it. Each order passes three inspections - after printing, after chip embedding and before shipping - and customers are welcome to visit the factory for a final check.

The minimum order is 1000 pieces and the same production line applies from there. Standard production runs 7 to 10 working days for quantities up to 50,000 pieces, with or without encoding, and express delivery takes a further 3 to 5 working days. We keep 3 to 5 stock samples on hand and send them free of charge, with only the freight payable by the buyer, and we can sign a non-disclosure agreement for long-term partners.