Multi-FrequencyPhoto IDNFC
Student ID Cards
Campus-grade RFID student ID cards trusted by universities across the United States, Europe, and beyond. One credential for building access, dining, library, cashless payments, and attendance — fully integrated with the campus card platforms running on every continent.
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
- Integrates with Transact, CBORD, TouchNet, and other platforms
- 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
Compatibility
| Platform / use case | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Campus card management platforms | Yes | Full compatibility with all major CSMS platforms. See the platform-by-platform breakdown in our campus card systems guide. |
| Library management systems | Yes | 13.56 MHz HF cards work with self-checkout kiosks and ISO 15693 / ISO 14443A library readers. |
| Cashless dining / vending | Yes | AES-128 encrypted contactless authentication for high-volume tap-to-pay across dining halls, vending, and laundry. |
| Mobile wallet provisioning | Yes | Physical cards coexist with iOS and Android mobile credentials at the reader; provisioning is handled by the campus card platform, not by the card. |
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 your campus card platform name + target chip family + 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).
- 4You test on your reader fleet and CSMS; we adjust idTag format or key derivation if needed.
- 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.
⚠ Reader fleet returns the wrong idTag format (decimal vs hex)
We pre-encode idTags to match your CSMS expectations — verified on the sample kit before the full run.
⚠ First-year drop / wear on heavily used cards
PVC/PET laminated construction tested for 100,000+ tap cycles; UV overlay protects photo and printing.
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?
- Yes — we issue cards compatible with all major campus card management platforms. The integration is on the chip type, frequency, and idTag format, all of which we pre-encode to match your CSMS. We confirm specifics in writing before production.
- Can students add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
- Mobile wallet provisioning is handled by your campus card platform, not by the card itself. Our physical cards are designed to coexist with mobile credentials at the reader — the same student can use either tap-to-access mechanism. The reader sees a compatible credential in both cases.
- 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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