PVC Cards for ID Badging, Access Control & Membership Programs

ID Cards & Overlays

VC cards are a versatile and widely used solution for identification, access control, membership programs, badging systems, and credential management across commercial, educational, healthcare, government, hospitality, and retail environments. Available in multiple colors, thicknesses, material compositions, and printable formats, PVC cards can be customized to support employee IDs, visitor badges, gift cards, loyalty cards, proximity credentials, smart cards, and membership programs. Standard CR80 sizing ensures compatibility with most ID card printers and access control systems, while options including magnetic stripe encoding, RFID technologies, barcodes, signature panels, and custom graphics provide flexibility for virtually any application. At ID Enhancements, we offer a large selection of blank, printable, custom-printed, and encoded PVC cards designed for compatibility with leading printer brands including Fargo®, Zebra®, Evolis®, Magicard®, IDP®, and Entrust®. From standard white PVC cards to advanced RFID and smart credential solutions, our products are engineered for durability, professional appearance, reliable performance, and seamless integration into modern identification and security environments.

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30mil White PVC Cards

Colored PVC Cards

PVC Cards of Varying Thicknesses

Poly-Composite PVC Cards

Custom-Printed PVC Cards

Adhesive-Backed PVC Cards

Re-Writable PVC Cards

Protective Overlays for PVC Cards

FOTODEK PVC Cards

ID Card Sizes & Dimensions

The most common ID card size is CR80, the familiar credit-card-size format used for employee badges, student IDs, membership cards and access credentials. Use this quick reference to compare common ID card dimensions.

Card Size	Dimensions in Inches	Dimensions in Millimeters	Common Use
CR80	3.375" × 2.125"	85.6 × 54 mm	Standard ID and credit-card size
CR79	3.303" × 2.051"	83.9 × 52.1 mm	Often used for adhesive-backed cards
CR90	Approx. 3.63" × 2.37"	Approx. 92 × 60 mm	Oversized ID and credential applications
CR100	Approx. 3.88" × 2.63"	Approx. 98.5 × 67 mm	Large-format and highly visible badges

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Quick Answer: A standard CR80 ID card measures approximately 3.375" wide × 2.125" high (85.6 × 54 mm). Standard CR80 PVC cards are commonly 30mil thick, approximately 0.030 inch.

Card size is only one consideration when selecting an ID card. Material, thickness, magnetic stripe configuration, smart-card or proximity technology and printer compatibility can also affect which card is appropriate for your application.