Application
Transport card
NFC transport access cards for network operators — Mifare and NTAG ticketing compatible.
This application is intended for operators, agencies and integrators authorised to produce identification documents. Regulations vary by country.
Overview
On-demand NFC transport cards
Do you operate a transport network and issue access cards? Printags handles on-demand production with NFC encoding compatible with your ticketing system.
NTAG213, NTAG216 or Mifare Classic 1K — we encode to your specifications. Each card is unique, with the traveller's data and specific access rights.
Ticketing compatibility
Mifare Classic 1K, NTAG213/216 — compatible with existing validators.
Traveller personalisation
Name, photo, zone, subscription type — each card is unique.
Multi-city network
Local production in the traveller's city, thanks to the decentralised network.
Ticketing API
Integration with your transport title management system.
How it works
Automate the production of transport cards
Integrate the production of transport cards into your existing system. Each order automatically triggers printing, encoding and shipping.
A traveller subscribes to a pass on your platform.
Data is sent to the Printags API.
The card is printed, NFC-encoded with transport rights.
Direct delivery to the traveller, ready to use on the network.
Specifications
Technical specifications
Format
CR80 (86×54 mm)
NFC
Mifare 1K / NTAG
Encoding
Transport rights
Production
Multi-city
Use cases
Who uses transport cards?
Urban transit networks
Subscription cards for metro, bus, tramway.
EV charging stations
NFC identification badges for charging networks.
Bike-sharing
NFC access cards for shared bicycle systems.
Why Printags
The advantages of on-demand printing
Unlike batch printing, each transport cards is produced individually with its own data. No stock, no waste.
- Print from 1 unit — no minimum order
- Variable data — each card is unique
- NFC encoding integrated into the production flow
- White-label shipping directly to the recipient
- Production in 48h — delivery in 3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Transport card
Is the card compatible with my validation system?
We support Mifare Classic 1K and NTAG213/216, the most widespread ticketing standards. Contact us with your validator specifications.
Can you encode specific transport rights?
Yes. We encode data in the format you specify. Rights, zones and validity periods are configurable via the API.
See also
Similar applications
Ready to automate your transport cards?
Create your account and send your first order via the API. No commitment.