# Transparent NFC Cards — Visible-Antenna Design

URL: https://proudtek.com/products/rfid-cards/transparent-nfc-card/
Source URL: https://proudtek.com/products/rfid-cards/transparent-nfc-card/
Generated: 2026-03-16T01:42:30.697Z
Kind: product
Publisher: Proud Tek Co., Limited
Author: Proud Tek Co., Limited
Credentials: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, RoHS Compliant, CE Marking, REACH Compliant
Image: https://proudtek.com/landing-images/transparent-nfc-card.jpg
Image Alt: Transparent polycarbonate NFC card with visible antenna coil and metallic-ink printing

## Description
Transparent NFC cards replace the opaque PVC body with optical-grade polycarbonate (PC) or PETG, turning the embedded 13.56 MHz NFC chip and its...

## Procurement Snapshot
- Best fit: Transparent NFC Cards — Visible-Antenna Design is suitable for RFID or NFC identification, access, and OEM customization projects.
- Key options: Form Factor: Card format compatible with common access-control, ID, or NFC workflows.
- Customization: Confirm artwork, encoding, material, chip, and finish requirements before quoting.
- Quote checklist: Reference Transparent NFC Cards — Visible-Antenna Design in your inquiry so the matching product page stays attached to the quote. Card format compatible with common access-control, ID, or NFC workflows. Share target chip or protocol,...

## Key Specs
- Form Factor: Card format compatible with common access-control, ID, or NFC workflows.

## FAQ
- Q: Is the transparent card as durable as a standard PVC card?
  A: Often more durable. Polycarbonate (PC) is the same material used in passport data pages and bulletproof glazing; it exceeds PVC on impact resistance and heat tolerance. ISO/IEC 10373-1 bend, torsion, and UV-exposure tests are passed with margin, and 5+ year wallet lifecycles are the norm. PETG sits between PVC and PC and is appropriate for 3-5 year promotional programmes.
- Q: Can I print full-colour artwork on a transparent card?
  A: Yes — with a white-ink underbase in every zone that carries colour. Without the underbase, CMYK passes through the clear substrate and appears washed out. Proud Tek registers the white underbase precisely to the artwork so graphics reproduce vibrantly on clear stock. Alternatively, frosted / selective-opacity zones provide a semi-opaque surface with a softer aesthetic and no hard-edged white boundary.
- Q: Is the NFC chip visible inside the transparent card?
  A: The silicon module is ~1 mm square and sits almost invisible; the antenna coil is the visible element. Many designers treat the coil as a design asset and choose copper, silver, or black to match the brand palette. For operators who want the coil hidden, frosted overlays or placed artwork conceal it completely. Both approaches are supported at no cost difference.
- Q: Which chip should a transparent business card use?
  A: NTAG213 (144 B) for a single URL, short vCard, or Wi-Fi credential is the most cost-effective choice. NTAG216 (888 B) gives headroom for a long URL, multi-record NDEF, or a vCard with photo-link + social handles. NTAG424 DNA is the right answer when the card also needs to authenticate provenance (luxury / anti-counterfeit use). For access-credential use alongside the tap-to-share flow, MIFARE DESFire EV3 is the chip.
- Q: What is the MOQ and lead time?
  A: MOQ is 100 for plain clear stock with an NFC chip only (no printing), 200 for screen-printed designs, and 500 for full-custom multi-ink-layer designs. Lead time is 15-18 business days from artwork approval; laser engraving adds 2-3 business days; NTAG424 DNA factory key-injection adds 2-3 business days. Samples with your design are available before committing to a production run.

## Machine Routes
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