Barcode Cards
A PVC card printed with a different code on each one, built to work with a reader.
- Code type
- Code 128, Code 39, EAN, or QR
- Variable data
- A different code on each card
- Size
- 85.6 x 54 mm (CR80)
- Thickness
- 760 microns
Made to order. Priced by quantity and specification.
About this product
The most economical way to tie a card to a person or a product. The code is printed onto the card during production — no label is stuck on afterward — and because it sits under the laminate, it doesn't wear off or get scratched away. It works with any till, turnstile, or handheld terminal that has a barcode reader.
Types
- Code 128 / Code 39
- Classic linear barcode, supported by the widest range of readers
- EAN-13
- Compatible with retail point-of-sale systems
- QR code
- Read with a phone camera, carries a link or data
- Barcode and number
- Both a scannable code and a printed number on the same card
Where it is used
- Membership card
- Library
- Loyalty program
- Asset tracking
Options
- Sequential numbering
- Signature panel
- Matte laminate
- Hole punching
- Code type
- Code 128, Code 39, EAN, or QR
- Variable data
- A different code on each card
- Size
- 85.6 x 54 mm (CR80)
- Thickness
- 760 microns
- Single or double-sided, 600 DPI
- Minimum quantity
- 10 and multiples
Not sure which one?
Tell us where you'll use it and we'll recommend the right material and thickness.
- 01
Send your artwork
Send us your vector artwork. If you don't have one, we'll design the card for you.
- 02
Proof and approval
We prepare a print proof. Color, cut and text placement are sent for your approval.
- 03
Production
The approved file goes to our offset or thermal retransfer line. Lamination and cutting happen at the same facility.
- 04
Inspection and shipping
Every batch is checked by eye and by measurement, then shipped.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Barcode Cards. If you don't find your question here, you can call us.
Can every card carry a different barcode?
Yes. Variable-data printing gives each card its own code — this is the standard approach for membership and asset tracking. You can send us the code list yourself, or ask us to generate them sequentially.
Does the barcode wear off over time?
No. The code is printed onto the card during production and sits under the protective laminate. Unlike a label stuck on afterward, it doesn't scratch off or fade from rubbing around in a pocket.
Which barcode type should I choose?
Your existing reader decides that. Code 128 is the most widely supported type, retail point-of-sale systems use EAN-13, and if you want people to scan with a phone you need a QR code. Tell us your system and we'll pick the right type.
Can a barcode and a printed number appear on the same card?
Yes. A human-readable number is printed next to the barcode the reader scans, so if the reader is ever down, staff can enter the number by hand.
