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Personalised cards

We often come across cards that are targeted for a specific person.
Their name, surname and sometimes also their photo.
This measure is called personalisation and can be handled by using various methods, depending on our clients’ needs.

Personalised cards

Each card always has its owner, it is addressed to someone individually. This means that a specific card is addressed to a specific person. So it can include a name, surname, bar code of that person, flat or pressed number, or even a photo. There are several types of card personalisation:

Flat number personalisation

This is the process of applying numerical sequences individually for each card. The numbers can be changed in any way – sequential numbers or set from the database received in the form of a file. Normally, flat number personalisation is performed in a black colour, yet there is the possibility to use a wide range of different colours: silver, gold, white, red, navy blue, green etc. The font, size and the arrangement are flexible and can be adapted according to the customer’s wishes.

Flat number personalisation with personal data

This is the process of applying personal data (name, surname, card number, expiry date, position, etc.) individually for each card. The data is collected from the database received as a file. Normally, flat number personalisation with personal data is performed in a black colour, yet there is the possibility to use a wide range of different colours: silver, gold, white, red, navy blue, green etc. The font, size and the arrangement are flexible and can be adapted according to the customer’s wishes.

Pressed number personalisation (embossing)

This is the process of applying numerical sequences individually for each card. The numbers can be changed in any way – sequential numbers or set from the database received in the form of a file. Normally, embossing is performed with a silver or gold coating. The size of the font and its arrangement are determined by the technical requirements of the process.

OCR font (approx. 4.5mm high)
Available characters: 0123456789

SIMPLEX font (approx. 3mm high)
Available characters: 0123456789

Embossing with personal data

This is the process of applying personal data (name, surname, card number, expiry date, position, etc.) individually for each card. The data is collected from the database received as a file. Normally, embossing is performed with a silver or gold coating. The size of the font and its arrangement is determined by the technical requirements of the process.

Personalizacja tłoczona danymi osobowymi – imienna (embossing)

OCR font (approx. 4.5 mm high)
Available characters: 0123456789

SIMPLEX font (approx. 3 mm high)
Available characters: 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPRSTUWXYZ ĄĆĘŁŃÓŚŻŹ # () ’,. & /

One-colour flat print

One-colour flat prints are made by using the hot-stamping method and the cards are printed with numbers of consecutive and variable personal data.

Convex print

Convex prints are made by using the embossing method and are printed with numbers of consecutive and variable personal data.

Bar code print

Bar code prints are made by using the hot-stamping method and the appropriate bar code is applied to the card according to the customer’s request.

Magnetic strips with sequences of numerical and alphabetical characters coding

Full colour print

Full-colour print is used for badges and ID cards.


Our company sometimes has to produce such cards regularly. CARDMAN provides personalised services. Such services depend on the amount of offset printed cards. The larger quantity of cards the longer period of time it will take to complete the order.
This normally occurs with club or VIP cards. Thanks to our offer, we can guarantee an express delivery to every important client.

SIM cards

Swipe cards