Photo Identification Cards
Photo ID cards are full-colour printed and personalised plastic cards prominently feature an image of the cardholder, their name and title, company branding and issue dates. They are typically used for identification purposes and help companies quickly recognise employees, contractors or vendors and confirm their access privileges.
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How to order custom printed photo ID cards
Photos
Collate all photos together in one folder. Please ensure they are all image files and not Word documents or PDFs.Images should be in .jpeg format at high resolution. Number photos sequentially, for example as 001, 002 …
Cardholders
Enter cardholder details into a spreadsheet. Make text ALL CAPS if possible.
Send
Email the spreadsheet and photos to us as a .zip file, or share a Dropbox or OneDrive folder with us at identity@identity.ie.
Logo
Email your logo and other card details to us. Please make the logo as high resolution as possible – minimum 300 dpi. Email any standard text you want added to the front and back of the card.
Proof
Our design team will send you a draft of the gift card artwork for review and approval.
Delivery
Final step: We will quality check your order, then pack it up for next-day shipping.
What kind of photo ID cards do I need?
Security format
There are different ways to store cardholder data on photo ID cards and selecting the right option is important. Choose from these formats:
• Magnetic stripe cards
• Contactless cards
• Signature strip cards
Colour and shape
All of the above come in a variety of colours and dimensions. The material and shape of cards depends on your branding and technical requirements.
Do you have software?
Consider what software you might need to connect cards with third-party systems building access or event management
Options for photo ID cards
Blank white cards
Coloured cards
Magnetic stripe cards
Contactless cards
Lead Times
We have two service levels for custom printed photo ID cards; 3-5 days or 12-15 days.
Please note that the type of colour reproduction you choose can affect delivery times.
Contact us below to find out more.
Image resolution
For photographs and logos having a high resolution file is essential for high print quality.
Please send any image or graphic files at minimum 300 dpi – and higher than that if you can.
Specifications
Do you have questions about photo ID card size, thickness, materials or compatibility? From magnetic stripe to contactless, we’re sure to have a photo ID card and security format that suits your needs. Contact our experts for help.