CARDS
Smart Cards
Smart cards contain embedded integrated circuits that enable secure data storage for applications such as access control, identification, payment and prepaid programmes. Certus supplies both contact (chip) and contactless (RFID/NFC) smart cards, with full in-house encoding capabilities.
Serving sectors including retail, hospitality, corporate, transport and fuel, we provide end-to-end production and fulfilment. The result is secure, reliable card programmes designed for applications where data protection and control are essential.
Key Facts
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Compact alternative to cards for everyday access and identification
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Available in a range of materials and technologies
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Supports barcodes, RFID and smart access systems
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Suitable for access control, membership and loyalty programmes
Customise your Smart Cards
Choose from a range of practical finishes and features to ensure your cards work perfectly for your programme.
Available Technologies
Smart cards are available in two main formats, contactless NFC/RFID and contact chip cards, each designed for secure data applications.
Contactless (RFID / NFC)
Contactless smart cards that communicate with readers via radio frequency. Ideal for access control, transport, contactless payments, loyalty programmes and fast tap-and-go interactions.
Contact (Chip)
Smart cards with an embedded microchip that stores and processes secure data when inserted into a reader. Ideal for secure identification, payment systems and controlled access environments.
Customisation
Enhance your key fobs with practical features such as punched holes, barcodes and other options designed for everyday use.
Foil
Spot UV
Embossed
Barcode
Signature Panel
Security Labels
Punched Holes
QR Code
Variable Data
Magnetic Strip
NFC, RFID
CASE STUDIES
Be inspired
Brands use our cards in many different ways. Explore a few examples for inspiration across retail, hospitality, membership and loyalty programmes.
Bringing your cards to life
Our cards are rarely produced in isolation. They often form part of a wider card programme. At Certus, we help you design the right solution from the start, ensuring your cards are produced, packaged and delivered exactly how you need them.
Book your free consultation
Create a complete solution that works for you. Tell us about your requirements and one of our team will help you create the right solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our smart cards.
Which chip types do you support?
As a MIFARE registered partner, the Custom Card Hub supplies MIFARE Classic 1K chips, suitable for systems designed to work with this format. It is important to confirm compatibility with your reader or access system before ordering.
What is a smart card?
A smart card carries an embedded chip that stores data and communicates with a reader, either by contact or contactlessly. It supports applications that a printed card alone cannot, such as secure access, cashless payment and stored credentials.
Will smart cards work with our existing readers?
In most cases yes, provided the chip type matches your reader. Tell us the reader make and model, or the chip specification you currently use, and we will match it.
Can you encode the cards before delivery?
Yes. Cards can be supplied pre encoded so they work on arrival, which avoids you having to programme each card yourself.