Custom Logo NFC PVC Card with Magnetic Stripe
Wallis manufactures custom logo NFC PVC cards with magnetic stripes for hotels, access control, membership programs, loyalty systems, corporate identification, campuses, events and other hybrid card projects. Each card combines an embedded contactless NFC or HF RFID chip with a swipe-readable magnetic stripe and customized front-and-back printing.
This hybrid construction helps organizations support both contactless readers and existing magnetic-stripe equipment during system upgrades. Buyers can discuss NFC chip selection, HiCo or LoCo magnetic stripes, full-color artwork, serial numbers, QR codes, barcodes, signature panels, magnetic-stripe encoding and optional chip data writing.
The NFC chip, magnetic-stripe specification and encoded data must match the intended readers, software and operating workflow. Payment, access and encryption capabilities are not created by the PVC card alone and should be confirmed at system level before production.
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Product Specifications and Custom Options
| Product | Custom Printed NFC PVC Card with Magnetic Stripe | Model | WLS-PVC Card |
| Material | PVC | Card Size | 86 × 54 mm option; customized dimensions can be discussed |
| Typical Card Format | CR80-style card; final thickness and tolerance should be confirmed by project | Color | Customized logo, artwork and brand colors |
| Printing | Inkjet or Indigo printing confirmed on the current product page; other production methods can be reviewed | Surface | Glossy, matte or other approved finish |
| Contactless Function | NFC or compatible 13.56 MHz HF chip selected for the application | Magnetic Stripe | HiCo or LoCo option, with coercivity, width, color and position confirmed before production |
| Personalization | Logo, card number, UID, name, QR code, barcode, expiry date and other variable data | Encoding | Optional NFC data writing and magnetic-stripe encoding according to an approved data specification |
| Additional Options | Signature panel, hole punching, holographic element, UV printing and custom packaging by project | Primary Buyers | Card distributors, hotels, system integrators, membership programs and project procurement teams |
Final specifications depend on the selected NFC chip, antenna, magnetic-stripe type, encoding format, card reader, printer, card thickness and application. Wallis recommends approving a technical specification and physical sample before bulk production.
How the NFC Chip and Magnetic Stripe Work Together
Contactless NFC or HF RFID Interface
The embedded chip and antenna communicate with a compatible contactless reader when the card is tapped or placed within the supported reading range. Depending on the selected chip, the card may store a URL, identification number, membership record or system-specific application data.
Swipe-Readable Magnetic Stripe
The magnetic stripe stores encoded data that can be read when the card is swiped through a compatible reader. Stripe coercivity, track format, data structure and encoding method must be matched to the existing equipment.
Hybrid Compatibility for System Migration
Combining the two interfaces can support organizations that use newer contactless terminals alongside legacy swipe readers. The card should be tested on both systems because physical inclusion of two technologies does not guarantee software or data-format compatibility.
Independent or Linked Data
NFC and magnetic-stripe data can represent the same account number or different functions. For example, one interface may support room access while the other supports a legacy membership or attendance system. The relationship between both data sets should be defined before encoding.
HiCo vs. LoCo Magnetic Stripe Options
| Comparison | LoCo Magnetic Stripe | HiCo Magnetic Stripe |
| General Characteristic | Lower coercivity and easier magnetic rewriting | Higher coercivity with improved resistance to accidental erasure |
| Typical Project Use | Membership, loyalty, gift, temporary issue and selected hotel applications | Access control, employee ID, repeated-use cards and other applications requiring stronger erasure resistance |
| Common Market Options | 300 Oe or other project-specific specification | 2750 Oe, 4000 Oe or other project-specific specification |
| Reader Compatibility | Confirm encoder and reader support | Confirm encoder and reader support; high coercivity remains swipe-readable when correctly specified |
| Selection Inputs | Usage frequency, rewriting process, reader and expected card life | Usage frequency, risk of magnetic exposure, reader, encoding and durability requirement |
Buyers should provide the required coercivity, stripe width, stripe color, position, track data and card orientation. “Magnetic stripe included” is not enough information for a production-ready specification.
NFC Chip Selection and System Compatibility
NTAG Cards for Smartphone Interaction
NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216 are commonly selected for NFC marketing, digital profiles, contact sharing and URL-based interaction. The models offer different memory capacities, so the encoded NDEF data size should be checked before chip selection.
MIFARE and Other HF Cards for Existing Systems
Access, hotel, campus and membership systems may require a specific MIFARE, DESFire, ICODE or other 13.56 MHz chip. Frequency alone is not sufficient; protocol, memory, authentication, keys and reader firmware must also match.
Smartphone Compatibility Is Chip-Dependent
Not every 13.56 MHz smart card can be read by every smartphone. Compatibility depends on the chip family, NFC standard, phone hardware, operating system and application. Test the intended chip on representative devices before mass production.
Payment Capability Requires a Complete Approved System
A customized NFC PVC card is not automatically a bank or open-loop payment card. Payment applications require an approved secure chip, certified terminals, controlled keys, software integration and authorization from the relevant payment or closed-loop system operator.
Encryption and Anti-Cloning Depend on the Chip
Basic NFC tag chips and advanced secure smart-card chips provide different security functions. Password protection, authentication, encryption and anti-cloning claims should be based on the selected chip and complete system architecture.
Custom Printing, Personalization and Encoding
Full-Color Logo Printing
Front and back artwork can include company logos, brand colors, photos, instructions, contact details and promotional graphics. Editable AI, EPS or PDF artwork is preferred for clear logo reproduction.
Fixed and Variable Printed Data
Variable fields can include names, membership numbers, employee IDs, room numbers, expiry dates, QR codes, barcodes or printed chip UIDs. Supply one record per card in an agreed spreadsheet format.
Magnetic-Stripe Encoding
Provide the track number, character set, data format, field length and sample records. The completed cards should be verified using a compatible magnetic-stripe reader before shipment.
NFC Chip Encoding
Cards can be discussed as blank, UID-read, NDEF-encoded or programmed with approved project data. Define passwords, keys, lock status and verification rules where applicable.
Printed and Electronic Data Matching
When a printed number, QR code, magnetic-stripe record and NFC chip must refer to the same account, a controlled database and matching process should be agreed before production.
Additional Finishing Options
Depending on the card construction, buyers can request glossy or matte surfaces, signature panels, hole punching, holographic foils, UV printing, hot stamping or other anti-counterfeit and branding features.
Applications of Hybrid NFC Magnetic Stripe Cards
Hotel Key and Guest Cards
Hotels can use a magnetic stripe for an existing lock or service system while adding NFC for supported digital interactions, loyalty functions or future upgrades. The hotel lock brand and encoding workflow must be confirmed.
Membership and Loyalty Programs
Gyms, clubs, retailers and service organizations can combine swipe-based account identification with tap-to-open digital profiles, promotions or membership pages.
Corporate Identification and Access
Hybrid employee cards can support mixed reader environments where some entrances use contactless access and other systems still rely on magnetic-stripe data.
Campus and Education Cards
Schools and universities can integrate identification, attendance, library or facility functions when the card technology is compatible with the relevant campus systems.
Events, Exhibitions and Visitor Management
Event operators can use customized cards for check-in, visitor identification, booth interaction and digital content sharing through approved contactless or swipe workflows.
Closed-Loop Programs
Private stored-value, meal, vending or internal payment programs may use hybrid cards when designed and approved by the system operator. Open-loop bank payment claims should not be made without certification.
Information Required for an Accurate Quotation
Application and required card functions
NFC or HF chip model, protocol, memory and security requirements
Contactless reader, smartphone or hotel-lock system model
Magnetic-stripe type: HiCo or LoCo, coercivity, width, color and position
Magnetic-stripe reader/encoder and required track data
Card size, thickness, surface finish and order quantity
Front and back artwork with bleed and safe areas
Variable print data, NFC encoding and magnetic-stripe encoding files
Signature panel, hole, hologram, UV printing or special finishing
Packaging, data sequence, delivery destination and target schedule
Send Your Card and Encoding Requirements
Sample Approval and Quality Control
Technical Compatibility Review
Wallis reviews the contactless chip, reader, magnetic stripe, encoder, card dimensions, artwork, data and finishing requirements before confirming the production specification.
Artwork and Data Proof
The proof should show the card front and back, magnetic-stripe position, variable-data fields, signature panel, chip-related information and all special finishes.
Physical Sample Testing
Buyers should test the sample with the intended NFC readers, smartphones, magnetic-stripe readers, encoders, printers and application software.
Encoding Verification
NFC records and magnetic-stripe tracks should be read back and compared with the approved data file. For serialized orders, printed and electronic records should remain correctly matched.
Appearance and Durability Inspection
Inspection can cover dimensions, thickness, flatness, print alignment, color consistency, surface condition, stripe bonding, chip readability and packaging.
Production and Packaging
OEM Production for B2B Buyers
Wallis supports distributors, system integrators, hotels, access-control companies, membership programs and other B2B buyers requiring customized hybrid card production.
Protective Export Packaging
Finished cards should be protected from scratches, bending, moisture and uncontrolled movement during transport. Sequential encoded orders can be labeled by box and data range.
Original Source-Page Reference Images
The following two external images are retained from the original page as requested. They are preserved for page migration but are not used as evidence of the NFC card or magnetic-stripe specifications described above.
![PVC binding cover image retained from the original NFC magnetic stripe card page]( "Original source-page PVC reference image")
![PVC binding cover packaging image retained from the original NFC magnetic stripe card page]( "Original source-page packaging reference image")
Why Choose Wallis for NFC Magnetic Stripe Cards?
Hybrid Card Construction Support
NFC or HF contactless technology can be combined with a magnetic stripe, custom printing, variable data and selected card finishes in one project.
Chip and Magnetic-Stripe Selection
Wallis can review chip, reader, HiCo/LoCo stripe, coercivity, track format and encoding requirements before production.
Printing and Data Personalization
Buyers can discuss custom logos, full-color artwork, names, numbers, QR codes, barcodes, NFC records and magnetic-stripe data through one workflow.
Sample Testing Before Bulk Production
A physical sample helps confirm appearance and compatibility with both contactless and swipe systems before the production order is released.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an NFC PVC card with a magnetic stripe?
It is a PVC card containing a contactless NFC or HF chip and antenna together with a swipe-readable magnetic stripe. Each interface can store data for a compatible reader or system.
Can the NFC chip and magnetic stripe store the same number?
Yes. They can be encoded to reference the same account or different functions. The data mapping, track format, NFC memory structure and matching rules must be supplied before production.
Should I choose HiCo or LoCo magnetic stripe?
Choose according to the reader, encoder, usage frequency, rewriting process and resistance-to-erasure requirement. HiCo is generally selected for repeated-use applications, while LoCo may suit lower-cost or frequently rewritten programs.
Are these cards compatible with older swipe readers?
They can be compatible when the stripe coercivity, track format, encoding and physical position match the reader. The specific reader and encoder should be tested with a sample.
Which NFC chips are available?
Chip selection can include NTAG, MIFARE, DESFire, ICODE or other compatible options. The correct choice depends on the reader, memory, protocol, security, smartphone and application requirements.
Can the card be read by a smartphone?
Smartphone compatibility is possible with suitable NFC chips and supported data formats. Not every 13.56 MHz smart card is compatible with every phone, so sample testing is recommended.
Can these cards be used for contactless payment?
Only when the selected chip, certification, terminals, software, key management and system operator support the payment application. A generic customized NFC card is not automatically payment-ready.
Can Wallis encode both interfaces?
NFC data writing and magnetic-stripe encoding can be discussed. Provide the chip, NDEF or application data, passwords or keys, track format, card sequence and verification method.
Can every card contain different data?
Yes. Variable names, numbers, QR codes, barcodes, NFC records and magnetic-stripe data can be produced from an approved database with one record per card.
What artwork files should be provided?
Editable AI, EPS or PDF vector files are preferred. Include front and back artwork, bleed, safe areas, color references, magnetic-stripe position and variable-data locations.
Are the cards waterproof?
The current product page describes the PVC card as waterproof. Actual performance depends on the finished construction, lamination, stripe, chip embedding and exposure conditions, so special environmental requirements should be confirmed.
Is a physical sample recommended?
Yes. Test printing, NFC reading, smartphone compatibility, magnetic-stripe reading, encoding and software integration before mass production.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Send the application, NFC chip, reader model, magnetic-stripe type and coercivity, track data, quantity, card dimensions, artwork, variable data, encoding requirements, finishing, packaging and destination.
