How to select the correct plastic card thickness?

     How to select the correct plastic card thickness? The standard size of the plastic card is the same as that of the credit card, which is also commonly referred to as CR80. A standard CR80 credit card has the following dimensions: width of 85.5mm and height of 54mm. The standard thickness is 0.03 inches, or 0.76 millimeters. This means that any card you get from a standard business transaction - any card from a credit or debit card to a gift or access control card - is of this size.

     0.76 millimeters is actually a tough and durable thickness for plastic cards. Smartone could also make plastic cards thinner or thicker than this according to your needs. We offer a variety of thicknesses from 0.25mm to 1.5mm for your choice when cost is a consideration.
     But in fact, Not all print options are available for every card thickness. For example, the magnetic strip or other print options on the back of a card partly determines this standard size. If your card needs to run on a machine, it needs to match the size of the machine. This means that most currency cards such as credit cards, debit cards or gift cards require the standard CR80 size.
     How thick does your plastic cards need to be? It depends on your customization needs. Contact us today at (852) 2421-6866 or chat now, if you are interested in a non-standard card thickness, or to determine which print options are right for you.