Description
MIFARE® Classic 1K ISO Cards in Colors
These premium colored MIFARE® Classic 1K ISO smart cards combine dependable 13.56 MHz contactless technology with professional visual identification and long-term durability. Manufactured with 30mil PVC material, these cards are designed for everyday use in access control, identification, campus, healthcare, transportation, membership, and smart card applications.
Available in vibrant color options, these MIFARE cards make it easy to visually organize employees, departments, visitors, contractors, access levels, campuses, or membership groups while maintaining reliable RFID performance. Each card features a genuine NXP® MIFARE® Classic 1K chip, operates at 13.56 MHz, and supports ISO 14443A Type A contactless smart card systems.
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Key Features
Why Buy from ID Enhancements?ID Enhancements has spent over 30 years supplying professional access control credentials, smart cards, proximity cards, badge supplies, and identification products for organizations of all sizes. Our team can help you select compatible card technologies, printing options, and credential solutions for your access control or identification program. |
Reliable Performance & Smart Card Security
MIFARE® Classic technology remains one of the most widely recognized RFID smart card platforms used in access control and identification systems. These colored MIFARE Classic 1K cards provide dependable communication, fast read performance, and long-term durability for organizations that need a reliable contactless credential solution.
With 1 Kbyte of read/write EEPROM memory and anti-collision functionality, these cards are designed to support secure daily use in high-traffic environments where consistency, speed, and compatibility matter.
Colored Cards for Easy Visual Identification
Colored MIFARE® ISO cards help organizations quickly identify departments, access levels, visitors, contractors, membership groups, or campus classifications at a glance. The color-coded design improves badge recognition while still providing the contactless smart card performance required for modern RFID systems.
Readily Available for Immediate Shipment
Standard colored MIFARE® ISO smart cards are available for immediate shipment, helping organizations quickly deploy secure RFID credentials without long lead times. Whether used for access control, transportation systems, identification programs, or smart card deployments, these genuine NXP® MIFARE® Classic 1K cards deliver dependable performance and professional-grade quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a MIFARE® card?
A standard MIFARE® ISO card is CR80 credit-card size, measuring approximately 3.375" × 2.125" or 85.6 × 54 mm.
What frequency do MIFARE® Classic 1K cards use?
MIFARE® Classic 1K cards operate at 13.56 MHz and follow ISO 14443A Type A contactless smart card standards.
Are these cards printable?
Yes. These ISO cards have a smooth gloss finish suitable for many standard ID card printing applications.
What does 1K mean on a MIFARE® Classic 1K card?
The 1K refers to 1 Kbyte of EEPROM read/write memory used for storing card data in compatible MIFARE® systems.
Do MIFARE® cards need a battery?
No. MIFARE® cards are passive RFID smart cards and receive power from the reader field during use.
Are colored MIFARE® cards useful for access control?
Yes. Colored cards are ideal for organizing departments, access levels, visitor types, contractors, memberships, or campus groups while maintaining RFID functionality.
Will these cards work with every 13.56 MHz reader?
Not always. These cards are designed for MIFARE® Classic 1K / ISO 14443A compatible systems. Always confirm reader and system compatibility before ordering.
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