HF/NFC Card
HF/NFC Card | 13.56 MHz Contactless Smart Card for Payment, Access Control & Identification
Secure. Custom. Contactless.
Need reliable HF/NFC cards for payment, access control, or identification? Realsmart’s 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards deliver secure, high-speed communication with mobile devices and terminals.
These NFC cards feature two-way authentication and strong encryption to protect your data. Use them for cashless payment, door access, employee ID, transit passes, loyalty programs, and smart advertising. Choose from popular chips like NTAG 213, NTAG 215, or NTAG 216, or request other HF chips.
Customization is easy: select any size, thickness, shape, material, PVC or others, and surface finish — glossy, matte, glitter, metallic, laser, or thermal-printer ready. Our Heidelberg offset printing guarantees 100% Pantone color matching to your brand.
Fast, secure, and made to your specs. Realsmart: Your global partner for HF/NFC smart cards.
Overview: Reliable High-Frequency Contactless Cards
The HF/NFC Card is a contactless smart card operating at 13.56 MHz high-frequency, HF, RFID technology.
It is designed for secure data transfer and enables seamless communication with mobile devices and terminals via NFC, Near Field Communication.
These cards use two-way authentication and advanced encryption to safeguard data, ensuring high security, stability, and reliability. With rapid connection, fast transmission, and easy portability, NFC cards deliver efficient, safe, and convenient data transfer and identity verification across diverse applications — from payments and access control to smart identification.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 13.56 MHz HF operation | Global standard for contactless payments and access |
| NFC-enabled | Works with smartphones, POS terminals, and readers |
| Two-way authentication & encryption | High security against unauthorized access |
| Fully customizable | Size, thickness, shape, material, and finish |
| High-quality offset printing | Pantone color matching and custom designs |
| Multiple surface finishes | Glossy, matte, glitter, metallic, laser, or thermal/lacquer options |
Applications: Where to Use HF/NFC Cards
| Industry / Sector | Use Case Examples |
|---|---|
| Enterprises & Offices | Employee ID, physical access control, time attendance |
| Schools & Universities | Student ID, library cards, campus payments |
| Clubs & Associations | Membership cards, loyalty programs |
| Advertising & Promotions | NFC business cards, interactive marketing |
| Transportation | Transit passes, toll collection, parking cards |
| Retail & Supermarkets | Cashless payment, gift cards, loyalty |
| Banking & Insurance | Contactless payment cards, policyholder ID |
| Government & Healthcare | Citizen ID, patient cards, medical records access |
| Hospitality & Events | Hotel key cards, event badges, visitor passes |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | HF/NFC Contactless Smart Card |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz, High Frequency / HF |
| Protocol | ISO 14443, ISO 15693, NFC Forum compliant |
| Standard Size | 85.5 × 54 mm, credit card size |
| Custom Size | Available upon request |
| Standard Thickness | 0.84 mm, credit card thickness |
| Custom Thickness | Available upon request |
| Material | PVC, standard; other materials on request |
| Printing Method | Heidelberg offset printing / Pantone color / Screen printing |
| Color Matching | 100% match to customer sample or Pantone code |
| Surface Finish Options | Glossy, matte, glitter, metallic, laser, overlay for thermal printer, special lacquer for Epson inkjet printer |
| Available Chips, 13.56 MHz | NTAG 213, NTAG 215, NTAG 216, and other major HF chips on request |
| Shape | Standard rectangle or custom shape per drawing |
Available 13.56 MHz Chips
| Chip Series | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|
| NTAG 21x Series, 213, 215, 216 | NFC tags, business cards, smart posters, lightweight payments |
| Mifare Series, on request | Access control, transit, closed-loop payments |
| ICode Series, on request | Library, asset tracking, industrial |
| Other chips | Available upon customer specification |
Note: Realsmart can source and integrate most major 13.56 MHz chips from NXP, Infineon, EM Microelectronic, and others. Please contact sales with your specific chip requirement.
Customization Options
| Customization Parameter | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Card Size | 85.5 × 54 mm, standard, or custom size per drawing |
| Card Thickness | 0.84 mm, standard, or custom thickness |
| Card Shape | Rectangle, rounded corners, or custom shape |
| Material | PVC, standard; other materials available on request |
| Printing | Offset, Pantone, screen printing — exact color matching |
| Surface Finish | Glossy, matte, glitter, metallic, laser, thermal overlay, Epson-compatible lacquer |
| Chip & Encoding | Any HF chip, UID printing, data encoding, URL locking, for NFC |
| Security Features | Holograms, UV printing, microtext, serial numbers |
Why Choose Realsmart’s HF/NFC Cards?
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Globally compatible | Works with all ISO 14443/NFC readers |
| Secure by design | Two-way authentication & encryption |
| Fully customizable | Size, shape, thickness, chip, printing, finish |
| High-quality offset printing | Pantone-matched, vibrant, durable graphics |
| Fast turnaround | Efficient production for small to large volumes |
| Proven reliability | Used worldwide for payments, access, and ID |
Comparison: HF/NFC Card vs LF vs UHF
| Feature | HF / NFC Card, This Product | LF Card, 125 kHz | UHF Card, 860–960 MHz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz | 125 kHz | 860–960 MHz |
| Read range | Up to 10 cm, typical | Up to 10 cm | Up to several meters |
| NFC compatible | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Data transfer speed | Fast, up to 848 kbps | Slow | Very fast |
| Typical uses | Payment, access, ID, NFC | Basic access, legacy | Logistics, tolling, inventory |
| Security | High, encryption + mutual auth | Low | Medium–High |
