PVC Smart Card IC Chip & ID Chip Printing PJ
Print custom PVC Smart Cards with IC Chip or ID Chip at Printlab Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Suitable for membership cards, access cards, loyalty cards, employee cards, student cards, VIP cards, club cards and smart identification cards.
Printlab Marketing Sdn Bhd. (1057253-U)
N-G-42, Jalan PJU 1A/1, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Convenient for customers from Kota Damansara, Kelana Jaya, Glenmarie, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Taman Mayang, Subang Perdana and Sungai Buloh.
Established since 1993, Printlab supports customers through branches in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang, Kuantan, Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu.
Custom PVC Smart Card Printing for Professional Business Use
PVC Smart Cards are more than normal printed cards. They combine durable PVC card printing with optional smart chip function, making them suitable for identification, access control, membership systems, loyalty programmes and customer management.
Printlab helps businesses print custom front and back designs on PVC cards and prepare card artwork that looks professional, premium and consistent with your brand identity.
Best for Customers Who Need Printed Cards with Smart Function
- Membership clubs and VIP customer programmes.
- Gym, fitness centre and wellness centre member cards.
- Office, factory, school and building access cards.
- Retail loyalty cards and customer reward cards.
- Hotel, apartment, condo and facility management cards.
- Student cards, staff cards and visitor identification cards.
- Event cards, exhibition passes and prepaid service cards.
PVC Smart Card Product Structure & Specifications
A PVC Smart Card is made from multiple card layers. The typical structure includes printed PVC surface layers, chip or coil structure, and PVC backing layers. The final card is laminated into a durable card body.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Custom PVC Smart Card with IC Chip or ID Chip option. |
| Standard Card Size | 85.5mm x 54mm, commonly used for membership cards, access cards and ID cards. |
| Card Material | PVC card body with printable front and back surface. |
| Printing | Custom full-colour printing on front and back, based on customer artwork. |
| Card Shape | Standard rectangle card with rounded corners. |
| Chip Option | IC Chip card or ID Chip card, depending on system and reader compatibility. |
| Common Reading Distance | Usually around 3cm to 5cm, depending on reader device and chip type. |
| Application | Access control, membership management, loyalty programme, staff ID, school card, customer card and facility card. |
IC Chip Card vs ID Chip Card: Which One Should You Choose?
The most important decision before ordering PVC Smart Cards is choosing the correct chip type. IC cards and ID cards may look similar, but they are used differently and may not work with the same access control or membership system.
ID Chip Card
- Commonly used for basic access control and identification systems.
- Typical frequency: 125KHz.
- Common chip reference: TK4100 or compatible type.
- Suitable for systems that only need card number recognition.
- Good for simple door access, attendance and basic identification.
IC Chip Card
- Commonly used for more advanced smart card applications.
- Typical frequency: 13.56MHz.
- Common memory reference: M1 / 8Kbit type, depending on system requirement.
- Suitable for card systems that need sector storage or more complex data usage.
- Common for membership systems, access systems, campus cards and smart card platforms.
Customer Pain Points We Solve
Many customers need smart cards but are unsure about chip type, artwork design, card compatibility and printing quality. A wrong chip selection or poor artwork setup can lead to wasted cards, system failure and reprinting cost.
Common Problems Customers Face
- Not sure whether their system uses IC Chip or ID Chip.
- Old card sample is available, but card chip information is unknown.
- Artwork is not ready or not suitable for PVC card printing.
- Logo, QR code, barcode or number position is too close to the card edge.
- Printed card colour does not match brand expectation.
- Supplier prints cards but cannot advise on design or card usage.
- Customer needs a professional-looking membership card but has no designer.
- Customer needs self pick-up or delivery near Petaling Jaya urgently.
Printlab Solution
Printlab provides printing consultation, artwork checking, in-house design support and smart card printing service. Customers can visit the Ara Damansara shop, show their existing card sample or WhatsApp card details for a faster recommendation.
Applications: Who Should Use PVC Smart Cards?
PVC Smart Cards are suitable for businesses and organisations that need both professional card printing and smart card functionality. They help improve customer management, security, access control and brand presentation.
Recommended Applications
- VIP membership cards for clubs, retail brands and premium customers.
- Loyalty cards for restaurants, cafes, beauty centres and service businesses.
- Employee access cards for offices, factories and warehouses.
- Student cards for schools, colleges, tuition centres and training centres.
- Gym membership cards and fitness centre check-in cards.
- Hotel, apartment, condominium and facility access cards.
- Visitor cards, event cards and exhibition identification passes.
- Healthcare, clinic, wellness and customer database cards.
Specific Target Market Near PJ
Printlab Ara Damansara is suitable for SMEs, offices, schools, gyms, retail shops, restaurants, property management offices, event organisers, clubs and corporate teams around Petaling Jaya, Kota Damansara, Kelana Jaya, Glenmarie, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Taman Mayang, Subang Perdana and Sungai Buloh.
Fast Quote Checklist for PVC Smart Card Printing
To receive a faster quotation, prepare the following details before contacting Printlab. This helps the team recommend the correct card type, check artwork and confirm production timing.
- Card type required: normal PVC card, IC Chip card or ID Chip card.
- Quantity required.
- Single design or multiple designs.
- Front and back printing required?
- Do you have an existing sample card?
- Do you know your chip type, frequency or reader system?
- Need serial number, barcode, QR code or variable data?
- Need artwork design, resizing or print-ready file checking?
- Required delivery date.
- Self pick-up at Ara Damansara or delivery required?
Recommended Artwork Guide
Prepare your card artwork at standard card size 85.5mm x 54mm with clear logo, high-resolution images and safe margins. Avoid placing important text, numbers, barcode, QR code or chip-sensitive design elements too close to the card edge.
Ready Stock, Printing Workflow, Delivery & Self Pick-Up
Printlab supports customers who need PVC card printing consultation, artwork checking and practical order handling. Customers can visit the Ara Damansara shop or WhatsApp the team for a faster quotation.
Order Workflow
- Step 1: WhatsApp your card requirement, artwork and quantity.
- Step 2: Printlab checks card type, design and order details.
- Step 3: Customer confirms quotation, artwork and payment.
- Step 4: In-house team prepares artwork and production arrangement.
- Step 5: Customer self-picks up or arranges delivery after completion.
Service Options
- Ready Stock Support: Common card material and production support are available depending on card type and quantity.
- Self Pick-Up: Collect from Printlab Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
- Delivery: Delivery arrangement available depending on location, quantity and timing.
- Walk-In Consultation: Visit Ara Damansara shop with your old card sample for checking.
- Designer Support: In-house designer can assist with layout checking and basic design adjustment.
PVC Smart Card Packages & Why Choose Printlab PJ
Printlab provides flexible smart card printing options for small businesses, corporate teams, clubs, schools and membership-based organisations.
Suitable for small businesses, clubs or service providers who need custom printed membership cards or loyalty cards.
Suitable for offices, factories, apartments, gyms, schools and facilities that require IC Chip or ID Chip card printing for system use.
Suitable for companies, retail groups, education centres and membership programmes that need consistent card branding, numbering and repeat orders.
Why Choose Printlab?
- Established since 1993 with long-term printing experience.
- Own printing factory for better control over production and quality.
- In-house graphic designer to support artwork checking and adjustment.
- Custom front and back PVC card printing.
- IC Chip and ID Chip smart card options available depending on system requirement.
- Convenient Ara Damansara location in Petaling Jaya.
- Suitable for nearby customers from Kota Damansara, Kelana Jaya, Glenmarie, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Taman Mayang, Subang Perdana and Sungai Buloh.
- Branches in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang, Kuantan, Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu.
Frequently Asked Questions About PVC Smart Card IC Chip & ID Chip Printing
A PVC Smart Card is a durable plastic card that can include a smart chip such as IC Chip or ID Chip. It is commonly used for membership, access control, identification and loyalty programmes.
The common standard size is 85.5mm x 54mm, which is widely used for membership cards, ID cards, access cards and loyalty cards.
ID Chip cards are commonly used for basic card number recognition and access systems, usually around 125KHz. IC Chip cards are commonly used for more advanced smart card systems, usually around 13.56MHz. Customers should confirm their reader and system requirement before ordering.
Printlab can help you review your requirement, but customers should provide the old card sample, reader model, system information or chip specification where possible. This reduces the risk of ordering the wrong chip type.
Yes. Customers can print custom front and back design on PVC Smart Cards, including logo, name, number, barcode, QR code, membership level and brand artwork.
Yes. Printlab has an in-house graphic designer who can assist with artwork checking, resizing, layout adjustment and basic design support depending on the job requirement.
Yes. Customers can self-pick up from Printlab Marketing Sdn Bhd, N-G-42, Jalan PJU 1A/1, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Yes. Delivery can be arranged depending on location, quantity and required timing. For urgent or sensitive orders, self pick-up may be preferred.
WhatsApp 012-8908286 with your card type, chip type, quantity, artwork file, required date and whether you need self-pick up or delivery.
Print PVC Smart Card IC Chip or ID Chip at Printlab Ara Damansara PJ
Need custom PVC Smart Cards for membership, access control, staff ID, student card, VIP card or loyalty programme? Visit Printlab Ara Damansara or WhatsApp your requirement now for a fast quote.