Alternative Form Factors to Standard ISO sized Cards for day to day use...
Universal Smart Cards supply a wide range of RFID contactless form factors to the market to compliment the ISO standard cards that most people are familiar with.
Popular applications include EMV payment for goods, membership in leisure centres, clubs, gyms, and festivals, loyalty schemes, or from rising demand in both consumer and industrial segments on the back of NFC and IoT applications.
'Contactless technology' or ‘RFID’ tags are massively in demand as it adds user convenience and helps find alternative branding opportunities in addition to standard ISO-sized cards.
In addition, there is an evolution in connectivity and linking device identity in real-time to the cloud.
Due to the advancement in wearable and chip technology we can embed the same smart chips that are inside standard cards without any adverse visual effects.
There is no limitation on the differing types of RFID frequency bands. Universal Smart Cards can provide a full range of low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) devices.
NFC devices are becoming particularly popular as is the rapid adoption of contactless payment in banking using wearables like keyfobs, watches or smart garments.
Universal Smart Cards can reduce the time to market for EMV payment in wearables with the introduction of the new smart inlays that we manufacture in-house or promote from core partnerships with Infineon such as the SECORA™ Pay W for Smart Payment Accessories (SPA).
These support fast transactions speeds, strong reading distances and pre-certification for EMV which we are integrating into new schemes. For more information on EMV payment in wearables please see the link here.
Universal has either standard distribution products on stock in our warehouse for immediate deployment or we can help with bespoke designs, branding, encoding and fulfilment from our technical centre in Portsmouth in the UK.
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What do you need help with?
Customising a RFID wearable for a bespoke design or project
Universal Smart Cards can customise Keyfobs, Wristbands, Tags, Labels and Dry Inlays to support the bespoke needs of a customer.
We can change either the specific branding or offer additional design concepts. Alternatively, we can supply highly durable and heat resistant 'insert tags' for integration into client clothing, garments, third party wearables, and other standard products needing 'contactless' or RFID functionality.
Customisation is available with most IC types and popular brands are classified in each category
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693) -
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz -
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Universal Smart Cards can also encode the wearable for a bespoke application. This can be for (EMV) payment, key management or provisioning popular NDEF data for NFC applications or encoding IOT transponders in our UK-based technical centre.
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The easiest place to start is to contact us and talk through your ideas with our experienced sales team. We would be happy to investigate design ideas and give clear lead-times and costings within our proposal. We have already helped hundreds of clients in this respect ranging from payment schemes to leisure centres, membership schemes and clubs wanting something bespoke for their members.
Standard wearables and credentials in stock:
Wristbands:
Universal Smart Cards has specialised in RFID wristbands for over 15 years. We cover the full RFID spectrum from Prox (125 kHz), High Frequency (13.56 MHz) or UHF (860-960 MHz). Applications include payment, access control, membership, and leisure schemes. We can advise on the various styles, sizes and designs available. We also offer full personalisation for branding or numbering.
Standard Silicone
These standard silicone wristbands combine RFID technology within a practical housing making them waterproof and easy to wear around the wrist.
The wristbands have a diameter of 65mm to stretch over all sizes of wrist. They are extremely robust as the silicon protects the sealed electronic unit inside. Different sizes are available on request.
Applications:
Charity payments, events, promotions, leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms, and clubs. Ideal for young children due to their ruggedness.
Colour:
Black, Yellow, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green, Red, Grey, Pink and Orange.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Please click here for a range of technologies in our online shop.
Silicone Adjustable
These silicone adjustable straps can be adjusted to your wrist size. They are also fully waterproof. They are heavier than the standard silicone bands and are a more premium product.
Applications:
Ideal for EMV payment, closed loop payment schemes, events, promotions, and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms and clubs that want to offer a more customised strap.
Colour:
They are available in a range of colours and the entire wristband fully personalised to your branding.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
For pricing and further information please get in touch as we do not promote these in our shop. We can provide further information and pricing on request.
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Velcro Strap
These wristbands are an alternative to silicone as they are made from Nylon with an adjustable velcro strap to fit your wrist size.
They are also lightweight and can be re-used for guests and visitors. The module is safely sealed inside the housing making them fully waterproof.
Applications:
As with standard silicone wristbands, they are ideal for charities, events, promotions, and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms and clubs.
Colour:
They are available in a range of colours. The white faceplate can be fully personalised to your branding.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
For pricing and further information please get in touch as we do not promote these in our shop. We can provide further information and pricing on request.
Disposable/Festival
A lower-cost alternative wristband is our disposable festival band. The 350mm strap is made from Cotton and threaded through a laminated PVC tag.
The festival tag is fully waterproof and rugged enough to withstand regular use. Both the cotton strap and the PVC tag can be fully customised to your bespoke design.
Should you need an alternative to cotton you may also want to consider: Paper: 245mm x 51mm x 26mm PVC: 250mm x 30mm x 14mm TYVEK: 250mm x 25mm (All Length)
Applications:
They are popular in festivals and concerts or any membership event requiring a low cost or disposable solution.
Colour:
This product is fully customisable and available in all cotton fabrics.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
For pricing and further information please get in touch as we do not promote these in our shop. We can provide further information and pricing on request.
In addition, we can chip encode or graphically personalise numbers and logos onto the wristbands for your chosen application in our technical centre using our full-colour UV printers. We can handle all data formats including NDEF for NFC applications.
For pricing and further information on personalised products please get in touch and we will happily assist you.
Keyfobs:
Universal Smart Cards has expanded its range to include RFID key fobs and RFID-enabled fobs for all technologies including Prox (125Khz), High Frequency Contactless (13.56Mhz) and UHF (860-960 MHz). RFID Fobs suit many application needs and can be typically used for: open and closed loop payment, access control, attendance control, identification, logistics, industrial automation, tickets, casino token, membership, public transportation, e-payment, swimming pools and laundry.
Here you will find a range of fobs differentiating in design, colour, and technology. They can be fully personalised with your branding. If you cannot see a particular style, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a customised solution.
Crystal Keyfob
Unlike the standard epoxy key fobs that are vulnerable to splitting, these crystal fobs provide transparent protection along all sides of the product significantly increasing their durability.
Since the surface layer is manufactured with imported crystal epoxy, they are also waterproof, dustproof and contain no air bubbles inside. Available in a traditional stylish 48x32mm bulb form or in our popular rectangular range with sizes available in 30x50mm, 25x35mm or a square 29x29mm.
Applications:
Charity payments, events, promotions, leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms and clubs.
Colour:
Black, White.
(Ability to customise).
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Please click here for the full range of technologies in our online shop.
Tear Keyfob
These hard-wearing fobs are made from ABS to offer an affordable solution to the market. The white circular faceplate can be personalised to include a company logo or be numbered to suit your application.
Applications:
Closed loop payment schemes, events, promotions, and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms and clubs.
Colour:
Black, Green, Yellow, Blue, Red
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Please click here for the full range of technologies in our online shop.
Clam Keyfob
Another popular fob style is our range of ABS Clam Keyfobs that offer a rugged and hard-wearing solution to the market. They are also available in multiple colours and can also be numbered and encoded at our technical centre in a matter of days.
Applications:
Closed loop payment schemes, events, promotions, and leisure facilities including swimming pools, gyms and clubs.
Colour:
Red, Yellow, Grey, Blue, Black, Green, Red, White.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- Infineon Secora Pay
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG, ICode, CiPurse, Fudan and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4, HID UHF
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Please click here for the full range of technologies in our online shop.
HID Keyfob
All the power of HID proximity, iCLASS, iCLASS SE, and Seos in a convenient, portable form factor. It is designed to easily attach to a key ring.
Applications:
Physical access control with a complete range of HID readers.
Colour:
Grey,Blue.
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- ICLASS SE
- ICLASS
- HID Seos
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Prox (ProxKey III)
Please click here for the full range of technologies in our online shop.
Wet & Dry Inlay/Paper Labels/PVC Labels/Hard Tags:
Universal Smart Cards can supply the following range of packaging types:
- Dry Inlay - the most basic packaging and consisting of the single substrate on which the antenna and chip is housed. There is no adhesive or covering and these are ideal for simple applications needing simple integration without any additional packaging or cost.
- Wet Inlay - in addition to the above an adhesive is added so the inlay can be stuck to the chosen application. Wet inlay has little protection and personalisation and is the most basic form of a sticker or label.
- Paper labels - in addition to the above processes a paper surface is added providing additional protection and capabilities. Universal can help with electrical and graphical personalisation or supply a label printer for personalisation.
- PVC labels – for increased durability paper can be replaced with a thin PET, PVC or PP layer that can still be personalised but with added strength.
- Hard Tags - by far the most rugged form factor as the IC is additionally encased into harder materials such as plastics, ABS, or PPH.
Wet/Dry Inlay
The most basic packaging for RFID; consisting of a single substrate on which the antenna and chip is housed.
Dry inlay - there is no adhesive or covering and ideal for simple integration without any additional packaging or cost.
Wet Inlay – contains an adhesive back in addition to the above.
Applications:
Applications:
IOT & NFC applications including logistics, library, retail, asset tracking, packaging, luggage.
Sizes:
Rectangular:
9.7x27mm, 10x96mm, 11x26mm, 14x68mm, 14x70mm, 14x99mm, 14.7x31mm, 15x40mm, 15x52mm, 16x42mm, 18x43mm, 18x71.5mm, 18x74mm, 19x93mm, 20x45mm, 21.5x75mm, 23x96mm, 30x50mm, 35x55mm, 44x44mm, 45x76mm, 56x188mm.
Square:
50x50mm
Circular:
21mm, 22mm, 25mm
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all)
- NTAG (all), ICode, CiPurse and Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza 4QT,4E, R6, R6-P, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577,
Please click here for a range of technologies in our online shop.
Paper Labels
Standard:
A paper surface is added to the wet inlay providing additional protection and personalisation.
On-Metal:
There is the option to have a ferrite backed layer should you wish to add these to metal.
Universal can help with electrical and graphical personalisation or supply a label printer for personalisation.
Applications:
IOT & NFC applications including logistics, library, retail, asset tracking, packaging, luggage.
Sizes:
Rectangular:
14x99mm, 14.7x31mm 18x74mm, 18x43mm, 18x74mm, 20x45mm, 21.5x75mm, 23x96mm, 35x55mm
Square:
22x22mm, 35x35mm, 38x38mm, 45x45mm, 50x50mm
Circular:
25mm, 27mm, 30mm
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- SmartMx P71
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS
- NTAG (all), Icode, CiPurse, Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza 4QT,4E, R6, R6-P, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577
PVC Labels
For further protection, the inlays are laminated between PVC sheets measuring a thickness of 0.80mm. Tags can be provided as standard, with an adhesive backing or with an additional ferrite layer for applying to metal surfaces. These can all be numbered and encoded at our technical centre for a fast turnaround.
Applications:
IOT & NFC applications including logistics, library, retail. Access control, parking, multiple application.
Sizes:
25x35x0.80mm (tag) ,25x35x0.80mm (adhesive tag), 25x35x0.80mm (on metal adhesive tag)
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all), Icode, CiPurse, Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza 4QT,4E, R6, R6-P, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577
Hard Tags
By far the most rugged form factor as the IC is additionally encased into harder materials such as plastics, ABS, and PPH. These are an excellent choice for insert tags, high temperature ranges and industrial applications. In addition, we have a range of on-metal ABS tags with screw holes for easy surface mounting.
Applications:
IOT & NFC applications including logistics, library, retail. Access control, parking, multiple application.
Sizes:
Insert tag PPS:
20x30x3mm
ABS On-Metal (Screw)
135x22x12mm, 154x32x10mm, 78x32x10mm, 85x25x4.5mm
High Frequency (HF) 13.56 Mhz (ISO14443 & ISO 15693):
- SmartMx P71
- MIFARE Classic 1k Ev1, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight EV1/C/Nano, MIFARE DESFire EV1/2/3, Fudan FM11RF08, AT88SXxxxxCRF, HID iCLASS, NTAG (all), Icode, CiPurse, Legic
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) 860-960Mhz -
- Impinj Monza 4QT,4E, R6, R6-P, Ucode 7/8, Alien Higgs 3/4
Low Frequency (LF) 125Khz-
- Hitag1/Htag2/HitagS, EM4102/4200/4205/4305/4450, HID Proximity, T55577
In addition, we can chip encode or graphically personalise numbers and logos onto the wristbands for your chosen application in our technical centre using our full-colour UV printers. We can handle all data formats including NDEF for NFC applications.
For pricing and further information on personalised products please get in touch and we will happily assist you.