Our standard cards are produced in 760 micron thickness and are available in either standard PVC or Eco-Degradable PVC. Cards can be finished in either gloss or matt to suit the look and feel of your business, with additional features such as signature panels, magnetic stripes and slots available depending on how your cards will be used.
Artwork guideWhen you order through Custom Card Hub, the online artwork system guides you through each stage of the process, from uploading logos, images and text to reviewing your final design. A built-in artwork guide is provided within the portal to help you position content correctly and stay within the safe areas shown.
Before completing your order, please download and check your PDF proof carefully.Because this is a compact format, important text, logos and images should be positioned carefully to ensure they remain clear and readable.
Our standard card is the size of a regular credit card. 85.6mm wide by 54mm high. This is quite a small canvas so please make sure all aspects of your design are visible and that you have allowed for a 1.1mm bleed on all edges.
Certus Card Group offers an express design service for customers who need additional support. Get in touch to find out more.
DataFor cards requiring variable data, information such as names, unique numbers or other individual details should be supplied during the design process. CSV templates and upload instructions are available within the portal.
Magnetic stripes can be added where cards need to work with compatible readers or access systems. Unique data can be encoded onto Track 2 by uploading the relevant information as part of your data file. Magnetic stripes are available in low-coercivity (LoCo) or high-coercivity (HiCo) formats, with HiCo offering greater resistance to magnetic wear. If you are unsure which format your system requires, please check compatibility before ordering.
Unique barcodes can be added to support scanning, tracking or redemption systems across applications such as gift cards, loyalty cards and membership schemes. A range of barcode types are available depending on your requirements, with barcodes printed in black on a white background with a 3mm Clear zone border to support reliable scanning.
Signature panels can be added where handwritten information is required, such as signatures or manual identification details. Panels are printed in white and can be positioned to suit your design, with multiple panels available if needed. Signature panels such include a 3mm clear zone to prevent customer signatures overwriting key functionality or card information.
Variable data allows individual text elements such as names, numbers and other unique details to change across each card in your order. Data should be supplied in CSV format and mapped within the portal during the design process.
