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MIFARE® DESFire® EV1/EV3/Ev3C/XL Card
SizeCR80--85.5*54mm (Be customized)
CraftGlossy, Matte, Matte, Epoxy (Single or Double), Brushed (Single or Double), Laser (Single or Double)
Thickness0.76mm / 0.84mm / or be customized
MaterialPVC, R-PVC, PLA, PC, PET, PET-G, Paper, Wooden, Teslin
Printing methodLaser code, flat code (gold flat code, white flat code, black flat code), inkjet code (ordinary inkjet code, UV inkjet code), embossed code (gold embossed code, silver embossed code), barcode (one-dimensional barcode, two-dimensional code barcode), QR code
RF InterfaceISO/IEC 14443-2, Type A 13.56 MHz
Chips
MIFARE Desfire EV1/EV3/Ev3C/XL/Light

MIFARE DESFire EV1 / EV3 / EV3C Card – Factory Direct Since 2011


High-security multi-application contactless smart cards built with NXP‘s MIFARE DESFire family – the global standard for secure transit, access control, and closed-loop payments . Our DESFire EV1, EV3, and EV3C Cards feature file-based architecture supporting up to 28+ applications on a single card with independent key management per application .


Available in PVC, R-PVC, PET, PETG, ABS, and PLA materials. As a professional factory established in 2011, we offer OEM / ODM services including custom printing, logo application, UID encoding, and key personalization.


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MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 2K / 4K/ 8K Card

Key applications

Public transportation

Access management

Closed-loop micropayment

Campus and student ID cards

Loyalty programs


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Dimensions

85.5*54mm (customizable size and shape

Protocol

ISO14443A、ISO15693、ISO18000

Chips

MIFARE Desfire EV1/EV3/Ev3C/XL/Light

Card Surface

Glossy, matte, frosted, epoxy (single or double sided), brushed 

(single or double sided)

Materials

PVC, PLA, PETG, PET, Teslin, Wooden, 

R-PVC, paper, PC, ABS 

Operating frequency

13.56MHZ

Data retention

10 years

Erase/write times

100,000 times

Printing

Silk screen printing, offset printing, digital printing, anti-counterfeiting printing, UV printing

Coding process

Inkjet code, laser code, flat code, embossed code, bar code, QR code


FAQ
What is a MIFARE DESFire card?
MIFARE DESFire is a high-security contactless smart card operating at 13.56 MHz (HF RFID) and compliant with ISO/IEC 14443A and NFC Forum Type 4 standards.

It is designed for advanced multi-application systems, including access control, public transportation, payment systems, and secure identity management.
What is the difference between EV1, EV2, and EV3?
MIFARE DESFire has multiple generations with increasing security and performance:
EV1: First advanced version with AES support and multi-application structure
EV2: Improved security, privacy protection, and transaction management
EV3: Latest generation with faster performance, enhanced security, and anti-relay protection

EV3 is backward compatible with EV2 and EV1 systems.
What is MIFARE DESFire EV3C and XL?
EV3C: A compact or customized form factor variant used in embedded or constrained designs
XL (Extended / Large memory variants): Cards with expanded memory options for complex multi-application environments
These variants are designed for specific industrial or high-capacity applications.
What is the memory capacity of MIFARE DESFire cards?
Depending on the version, memory options typically include:
2KB
4KB
8KB
This allows multiple independent applications to run on a single card.
What are MIFARE DESFire cards used for?
MIFARE DESFire is widely used in high-security and large-scale systems such as:
Public transportation cards
Government and enterprise ID systems
Secure access control
Campus and corporate smart cards
Cashless payment systems
Stadium and event ticketing (high security level)
Are MIFARE DESFire cards secure?
Yes. MIFARE DESFire is considered the highest security level within the MIFARE family.
Security features include:
AES-128 encryption
3DES / DES support (legacy compatibility)
Secure messaging (CMAC / SUN)
Mutual authentication
Anti-cloning and anti-replay protection
Hardware-based cryptographic engine

DESFire EV3 is widely used in high-security government and transport systems.
Can MIFARE DESFire cards be customized?
Yes. We provide full OEM customization:

Full color printing (offset / CMYK)
UID encoding & secure personalization
AES key injection (secure environments)
Laser/QR/barcode printing
PVC / PET / ABS / eco-material options
Packaging customization
What industries use MIFARE DESFire cards most?
MIFARE DESFire is widely used in:

Public transport systems
Government ID programs
Smart city infrastructure
Stadium access control systems
Corporate enterprise security
Banking and secure payment ecosystems
Why choose MIFARE DESFire cards?
Highest security in RFID smart card industry
Multi-application support on a single card
Strong anti-cloning protection
Scalable for large infrastructure systems
Long-term global standard for secure RFID deployments
Do you offer OEM manufacturing for MIFARE DESFire cards?
Yes. We are a professional RFID/NFC card manufacturer offering:

OEM / ODM production
Secure chip encoding services
Large-scale mass production
Global logistics support
Custom design & packaging solutions
Email:sale@usocard.com
Address:6th Floor, Building 3, Jinli Science and Technology Industrial Park, Jinniu West Road, Pingshan New District, Shenzhen