instantcard.net Open in urlscan Pro
2606:4700:20::6819:6f20  Public Scan

Form analysis
3 forms found in the DOM

GET https://instantcard.net/

<form role="search" class="searchform fusion-search-form  fusion-live-search fusion-search-form-classic" method="get" action="https://instantcard.net/">
  <div class="fusion-search-form-content">
    <div class="fusion-search-field search-field">
      <label><span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span>
        <input type="search" class="s fusion-live-search-input" name="s" id="fusion-live-search-input-0" autocomplete="off" placeholder="Search..." required="" aria-required="true" aria-label="Search...">
      </label>
    </div>
    <div class="fusion-search-button search-button">
      <input type="submit" class="fusion-search-submit searchsubmit" aria-label="Search" value="" data-color="rgb(255, 255, 255)">
      <div class="fusion-slider-loading"></div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="fusion-search-results-wrapper">
    <div class="fusion-search-results"></div>
  </div>
</form>

GET https://instantcard.net/

<form role="search" class="searchform fusion-search-form  fusion-live-search fusion-search-form-classic" method="get" action="https://instantcard.net/">
  <div class="fusion-search-form-content">
    <div class="fusion-search-field search-field">
      <label><span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span>
        <input type="search" class="s fusion-live-search-input" name="s" id="fusion-live-search-input-1" autocomplete="off" placeholder="Search..." required="" aria-required="true" aria-label="Search...">
      </label>
    </div>
    <div class="fusion-search-button search-button">
      <input type="submit" class="fusion-search-submit searchsubmit" aria-label="Search" value="" data-color="rgb(255, 255, 255)">
      <div class="fusion-slider-loading"></div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="fusion-search-results-wrapper">
    <div class="fusion-search-results"></div>
  </div>
</form>

Name: IAF —

<form class="iaf" name="IAF" id="new_financial_transaction" accept-charset="UTF-8" style="padding: 0 15px 0 15px;">
  <input value="payment-processing" type="hidden" name="financial_transaction[channel]" id="financial_transaction_channel">
  <fieldset>
    <span id="contactIAF">
      <label for="financial_transaction_email">InstantCard Email</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[email]" id="financial_transaction_email" required="">
      <label for="financial_transaction_organization_name">Company</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[organization_name]" id="financial_transaction_organization_name" required="">
    </span>
    <h3 id="min-amount-txt" style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> Minimum initial deposit is $195.00.</h3>
    <p style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">100%</span> goes to card production. This will cover <span style="font-weight:700;">20-30 cards</span> depending on options.</p>
    <label for="financial_transaction_amount">Amount</label>
    <span class="form-required">*</span><br> $<input type="text" name="financial_transaction[amount]" id="financial_transaction_amount" value="195" style="width:100px;" onchange="minimumAmount();" required=""><br>
    <div style="border-radius:15px; padding: 15px 25px 15px 25px; background-color: #D9E3ED; margin-bottom: 15px;">
      <table width="100%" style="padding-top:20px;">
        <tbody>
          <tr>
            <td>
              <label for="financial_transaction_first_name">First Name</label>
              <span class="form-required">*</span>
              <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[first_name]" id="financial_transaction_first_name" required="" style="border-width: 0 0 0 0;">
            </td>
            <td style="padding-left: 5px;">
              <label for="financial_transaction_last_name">Last Name</label>
              <span class="form-required">*</span>
              <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[last_name]" id="financial_transaction_last_name" style="border-width: 0 0 0 0;" required="">
            </td>
          </tr>
        </tbody>
      </table>
      <label for="financial_transaction_card_number">Credit Card Number</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[card_number]" id="financial_transaction_card_number" style="border-width: 0 0 0 0;" required="" autocomplete="cc-number">
      <table width="100%">
        <tbody>
          <tr>
            <td>
              <label for="financial_transaction">Expiration Date</label>
              <span class="form-required">*<br></span>
              <select name="financial_transaction[exp_month]" id="financial_transaction_exp_month" required="" autocomplete="cc-exp-month">
                <option value="1">January</option>
                <option value="2">February</option>
                <option value="3">March</option>
                <option value="4">April</option>
                <option value="5">May</option>
                <option value="6">June</option>
                <option value="7">July</option>
                <option value="8">August</option>
                <option value="9">September</option>
                <option value="10">October</option>
                <option value="11">November</option>
                <option value="12">December</option>
              </select>
              <select name="financial_transaction[exp_year]" id="financial_transaction_exp_year" required="" autocomplete="cc-exp-year">
                <option value="2023">2023</option>
                <option value="2024">2024</option>
                <option value="2025">2025</option>
                <option value="2026">2026</option>
                <option value="2027">2027</option>
                <option value="2028">2028</option>
                <option value="2029">2029</option>
                <option value="2030">2030</option>
                <option value="2031">2031</option>
                <option value="2032">2032</option>
                <option value="2033">2033</option>
                <option value="2034">2034</option>
                <option value="2035">2035</option>
                <option value="2036">2036</option>
                <option value="2037">2037</option>
                <option value="2038">2038</option>
                <option value="2039">2039</option>
              </select>
            </td>
            <td>
              <label for="financial_transaction_card_cvv">Security Code</label>
              <span class="form-required">*</span><br>
              <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[card_cvv]" id="financial_transaction_card_cvv" required="" style="width: 100px; border-width: 0 0 0 0;" autocomplete="cc-csc">
            </td>
            <td style="max-width:270px" ;="">
              <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='250px;'%20height='55px'%20viewBox='0%200%20250px;%2055px'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Guaranteed safe and secure by Stripe" style="width:250px; height:55px;"
                width="250px;" height="55px" class="perfmatters-lazy" data-src="/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Guaranteed-safe-and-secure-by-Stripe.webp"><noscript><img src="/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Guaranteed-safe-and-secure-by-Stripe.webp"
                  alt="Guaranteed safe and secure by Stripe" style="width:250px; height:55px;" width="250px;" height="55px"></noscript>
            </td>
          </tr>
        </tbody>
      </table>
    </div>
    <input type="checkbox" name="sameAddress" id="sameAddress" onclick="sameAddressC()" style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <label for="sameAddress"> Billing Address is the same as mailing address</label><br><br>
    <div id="iaf-address">
      <label for="financial_transaction_billing_address1">Street Address</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[billing_address1]" id="financial_transaction_billing_address1" required="">
      <label for="financial_transaction_billing_address2">Street Address 2</label>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[billing_address2]" id="financial_transaction_billing_address2">
      <label for="financial_transaction_billing_city">City</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[billing_city]" id="financial_transaction_billing_city" required="">
      <label for="financial_transaction_billing_state">State</label>
      <span class="form-required">*</span>
      <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[billing_state]" id="financial_transaction_billing_state" required="">
      <table width="100%">
        <tbody>
          <tr>
            <td>
              <label for="financial_transaction_billing_zip_code">Zip Code</label>
              <span class="form-required">*</span><br>
              <input type="text" name="financial_transaction[billing_zip_code]" id="financial_transaction_billing_zip_code" required="">
            </td>
            <td>
              <label for="financial_transaction_billing_country">Country</label>
              <span class="form-required">*</span><br>
              <select class="form-control country-select" name="financial_transaction[billing_country]" id="financial_transaction_billing_country" required="">
                <option value="US">United States</option>
                <option value="CA">Canada</option>
                <option disabled="disabled" value="---------------">---------------</option>
              </select>
            </td>
          </tr>
        </tbody>
      </table><br>
    </div>
    <div id="IAFAlerts"></div>
    <a name="IAFAlerts"></a>
    <center>
      <div id="iaf-sub" class="button" onclick="toggleSub(); IAFemail();">
        <div style="text-align:center;">
          <a class="fusion-button button-flat button-large button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type dimMO" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button-border-radius-top-left:7px;--button-border-radius-top-right:7px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:7px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:7px;--button_gradient_top_color:#304b67;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#304b67;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#9fb0c4;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#9fb0c4;" target="_self"><span class="fusion-button-text">Submit Payment</span></a>
        </div>
      </div>
    </center>
  </fieldset>
</form>

Text Content

Skip to content

888-980-6179



 * Employee ID Badges
 * Pricing
 * How it Works
   * How the InstantCard ID Badge Service Works is Simple
   * Web Services
   * Videos — How-to | Tutorials | Tours
 * About Us
 * Support
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Payment Processing
   * Contact Us
   * Support Documents
 * Explore InstantCard
   * Your Industry
     * Police & Firefighter ID Cards
     * Medical
       * Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
       * Caregiver ID Cards
       * ID Cards for Medical Staffing
     * Nonprofit Organizations ID Cards
     * Home and Office Service Providers
     * Education
       * School ID Cards
       * Colleges, Universities, & Tech Schools
     * Transportation and Delivery
     * Media & Press
     * Multi-Site Corporations
     * Membership Cards
   * ID Card Design Portfolio
   * Badge Accessories
   * Case Studies
 * Blog
 * Search for:
   
   

 * Employee ID Badges
 * Pricing
 * How it Works
   * How the InstantCard ID Badge Service Works is Simple
   * Web Services
   * Videos — How-to | Tutorials | Tours
 * About Us
 * Support
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Payment Processing
   * Contact Us
   * Support Documents
 * Explore InstantCard
   * Your Industry
     * Police & Firefighter ID Cards
     * Medical
       * Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
       * Caregiver ID Cards
       * ID Cards for Medical Staffing
     * Nonprofit Organizations ID Cards
     * Home and Office Service Providers
     * Education
       * School ID Cards
       * Colleges, Universities, & Tech Schools
     * Transportation and Delivery
     * Media & Press
     * Multi-Site Corporations
     * Membership Cards
   * ID Card Design Portfolio
   * Badge Accessories
   * Case Studies
 * Blog
 * Search for:
   
   

 * Employee ID Badges
 * Pricing
 * How it Works
   * How the InstantCard ID Badge Service Works is Simple
   * Web Services
   * Videos — How-to | Tutorials | Tours
 * About Us
 * Support
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Payment Processing
   * Contact Us
   * Support Documents
 * Explore InstantCard
   * Your Industry
     * Police & Firefighter ID Cards
     * Medical
       * Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
       * Caregiver ID Cards
       * ID Cards for Medical Staffing
     * Nonprofit Organizations ID Cards
     * Home and Office Service Providers
     * Education
       * School ID Cards
       * Colleges, Universities, & Tech Schools
     * Transportation and Delivery
     * Media & Press
     * Multi-Site Corporations
     * Membership Cards
   * ID Card Design Portfolio
   * Badge Accessories
   * Case Studies
 * Blog

 * Employee ID Badges
 * Pricing
 * How it Works
   * How the InstantCard ID Badge Service Works is Simple
   * Web Services
   * Videos — How-to | Tutorials | Tours
 * About Us
 * Support
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Payment Processing
   * Contact Us
   * Support Documents
 * Explore InstantCard
   * Your Industry
     * Police & Firefighter ID Cards
     * Medical
       * Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
       * Caregiver ID Cards
       * ID Cards for Medical Staffing
     * Nonprofit Organizations ID Cards
     * Home and Office Service Providers
     * Education
       * School ID Cards
       * Colleges, Universities, & Tech Schools
     * Transportation and Delivery
     * Media & Press
     * Multi-Site Corporations
     * Membership Cards
   * ID Card Design Portfolio
   * Badge Accessories
   * Case Studies
 * Blog

 * Employee ID Badges
 * Pricing
 * How it Works
   * How the InstantCard ID Badge Service Works is Simple
   * Web Services
   * Videos — How-to | Tutorials | Tours
 * About Us
 * Support
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * Payment Processing
   * Contact Us
   * Support Documents
 * Explore InstantCard
   * Your Industry
     * Police & Firefighter ID Cards
     * Medical
       * Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
       * Caregiver ID Cards
       * ID Cards for Medical Staffing
     * Nonprofit Organizations ID Cards
     * Home and Office Service Providers
     * Education
       * School ID Cards
       * Colleges, Universities, & Tech Schools
     * Transportation and Delivery
     * Media & Press
     * Multi-Site Corporations
     * Membership Cards
   * ID Card Design Portfolio
   * Badge Accessories
   * Case Studies
 * Blog



ID Badge PrintingDavid Allen2024-02-01T15:12:53-05:00


EMPLOYEE
ID BADGE PRINTING
WITHOUT THE HASSLE

Thousands of companies of all sizes trust their ID card printing to InstantCard.
With no minimum batch sizes, free template design, and same-day shipping, ID
badge printing has never been so hassle-free.

Set up your account ›
Get a free sample ID ›




EMPLOYEE
ID BADGE PRINTING
WITHOUT THE HASSLE



Thousands of companies of all sizes trust their ID card printing to InstantCard.
With no minimum batch sizes, free template design, and same-day shipping, ID
badge printing has never been so hassle-free.

Set up your account ›
Get a free sample ID ›
Previous

Next


INSTANTCARD ACCOUNT SETUP

Submit your infoFilling out this form gives us all the information we need for
initial account setup. → Fund your account100% goes towards card production. →
Choose your options Choose basic design/technology options & upload your logo →
Template design You will be contacted by our professional designers to approve
your ID template.

Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Free Custom Template
I Have My Own Template
Design Upload FAQ

Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

 * All
 * Card Design
 * Design Uploads
 * Templates

Can I send you a batch of photos for processing?David
Allen2019-08-02T14:05:56-04:00
CAN I SEND YOU A BATCH OF PHOTOS FOR PROCESSING?


YES.

We will provide you with a personalized ftp destination on our site, where you
can send all your photos. They will be linked by name to the data submitted in a
spreadsheet. We also offer our unique photo-processing service which can process
large batches of photos to make them all consistent: same face-fill factor
(using facial recognition); same x-y dimensions; same definition & resolution.
This is particularly useful when you have a large numbers of pictures coming
from a variety of different sources.

Does the service use pre-set card design templates?David
Allen2021-01-20T06:49:44-05:00
DOES THE SERVICE USE PRE-SET CARD DESIGN TEMPLATES?

At InstantCard we pride ourselves in making custom designs for each of our
clients. We prefer to make a custom design for you to best meet your exact
needs. This is a free service. If you would like to get some inspiration as to
what others in similar fields have done, to give our designer your preferences,
please leaf through the card gallery on our site.  Your design will be unique,
based on your logo, your color scheme, and your layout preferences.

You may also upload any inspirational examples for our designers via the
template design form.

I’m not very design-oriented. Can someone create a template for me?David
Allen2019-08-02T14:03:37-04:00
I’M NOT VERY DESIGN-ORIENTED. CAN SOMEONE CREATE A TEMPLATE FOR ME?

Absolutely. In fact, most people prefer to have us design their ID cards. We
have expert graphic specialists at InstantCard who would be more than happy to
design a custom template for you using your company logo, color scheme, and any
other design specifications that you may have. This is a no charge service. And
if you decide at a later date to make changes to the design, we typically help
you do that in a matter of minutes.

Do I email you the employee photos?David Allen2019-08-02T14:03:06-04:00
DO I EMAIL YOU THE EMPLOYEE PHOTOS?


NO.

Our online service eliminates email entirely, since this manual process is the
source of most errors when dealing with an outside supplier. Our service allows
you to just point to the photos for your IDs cards, then automatically embeds
them onto your cards. Within your browser window, you will be able to easily
adjust which part of the picture you want to show up on the ID (cropping). There
is no need to worry about pictures mismatched with employee names, poor
pictures, or improper sizing. You’ll see an exact image of card as it will be
printed, so you can verify spelling and presentation, before you choose to print
the ID card.

If you have a large number of employee pictures, we provide a custom service
which automatically re-sizes and crops all your pictures to the appropriate
format for your ID cards.

Can our card design include barcodes or QR codes?David
Allen2021-01-20T06:47:19-05:00
CAN OUR CARD DESIGN INCLUDE BARCODES OR QR CODES?

Our service can support 30 different barcode symbologies, including of course
the most common ones like Code39 and Code128. Cards can have multiple barcodes
on them, on either the front or the back or both.

We fully support QR codes, which can create a linkage between the physical card
and the virtual cloud-based information. Or they can be used to allow scanning
of contact information.

Can I change my card design after processing the cards?David
Allen2019-08-02T14:01:34-04:00
CAN I CHANGE MY CARD DESIGN AFTER PROCESSING THE CARDS?


YES.

You may make as many changes to card templates as you like, now or in the
future. In fact, you can make an unlimited number of card templates, at no extra
charge. Many clients use multiple designs, such as for staff and students, or
for temporary and permanent employees. If you update the templates, for example
with a new expiration date, you will not need to change your personnel data.

Can you encode the magnetic stripe on our cards when the badge is printed?David
Allen2021-01-20T06:51:00-05:00
CAN YOU ENCODE THE MAGNETIC STRIPE ON OUR CARDS WHEN THE BADGE IS PRINTED?


YES.

Our service allows you to define the contents for encoding Track1, Track2, and
Track3. There is no extra charge for this service.

Security is very important for my company. How can you enhance the security of
our ID cards?David Allen2019-08-02T14:00:10-04:00
SECURITY IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR MY COMPANY. HOW CAN YOU ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF
OUR ID CARDS?

We offer a number of options that can greatly increase the security of our ID
cards. Some of the options which significantly reduce the risk of fraud or
falsification include:

 * Print your cards on smart card (chip) cards which can be encoded for enhanced
   security
 * Add a holographic overlay covering the full surface of the cards
 * Use micro-printing, which only high-quality high-definition printers can
   achieve
 * Print a ghosted and re-sized picture on the front or back of the card
 * Overlay or underlay complex graphics over variable data (photo, name, etc.)

We would be pleased to work with you to define the best security solution to
meet your organization’s unique requirements.

Can I upload a sketch?David Allen2019-08-02T13:56:59-04:00
CAN I UPLOAD A SKETCH?

Yes! You may absolutely upload a sketch of your idea. Our professional designers
will realize it into a complete design. They will work with you to make sure
that the design matches your intentions. So, go ahead, scan the back of that
envelope. We’ll make it into something you’ll be proud to wear.

Do I have to use professional design software?David
Allen2021-01-20T06:49:19-05:00
DO I HAVE TO USE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SOFTWARE?


NO.

You may use whatever software you are comfortable with. Just be aware, if you
are uploading a complete design, make sure that it is 1050 pixels (minimum) on
the longest side. If you are unsure how to do this, don’t worry—send us what you
have and our professional designers can recreate it in high resolution. (If you
are using a photo background, make sure you send us the full, high-resolution
photo along with your design.)

What types of files can I upload?David Allen2019-08-02T13:55:22-04:00
WHAT TYPES OF FILES CAN I UPLOAD?

Currently, we accept graphic files with the following extensions:

.pdf, .doc, .docx, .zip, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .psd, .cdr, .bmp

If you have something in a format other than that which is supported here, no
problem. Simply contact us, and we’ll make sure that we get your template up and
running ASAP.

Do we email you the employee photos? And where do I enter employees’ names and
info?David Allen2020-03-17T08:23:45-04:00
DO WE EMAIL YOU THE EMPLOYEE PHOTOS? AND WHERE DO I ENTER EMPLOYEES’ NAMES AND
INFO?

The InstantCard removes email, and therefore manual operations, completely!  You
will upload employee photos along with employee data directly to the website. 
Once you have approved your first template design, you will be given login
credentials to the InstantCard service. There, you may either enter each
employee’s information one-at-a-time or all-at-once via a bulk upload using a
spreadsheet.


INITIAL ACCOUNT FUNDING

We will begin working on your custom ID card design
as soon as you fund your account for the first time.

InstantCard Email * Company *


MINIMUM INITIAL DEPOSIT IS $195.00.

100% goes to card production. This will cover 20-30 cards depending on options.

Amount *
$


First Name * Last Name *

Credit Card Number *

Expiration Date *
January February March April May June July August September October November
December 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036
2037 2038 2039 Security Code *


Billing Address is the same as mailing address


Street Address * Street Address 2 City * State *

Zip Code *
Country *
United States Canada ---------------



Submit Payment

Not ready Yet?

Why do I deposit money up-front?David Allen2021-04-02T06:17:09-04:00
WHY DO I DEPOSIT MONEY UP-FRONT?


WATCH THE VIDEO ↓




ADVANTAGES OF A PREPAID ACCOUNT

• perfectly adapted to regular ID card ordering • control your budget and
simplify the accounting


A DECLINING BALANCE ACCOUNT:

• Works just like the postage meter • Avoids the nuisance of tiny invoices each
time you order one or two cards • Allows YOU to stay in control your ID card
budget • Cards are produced as long as you have a positive balance • You just
fund the account for the number of cards you plan to produce • No auto-debits –
you are warned whenever there are insufficient funds


INSTANTCARD MAKES ORDERING CARDS INCREDIBLY EFFICIENT!

What if I don’t need 25 cards?David Allen2019-12-10T11:22:03-05:00
WHAT IF I DON’T NEED 25 CARDS?

 * We require an initial minimum deposit into your InstantCard account of $195,
   which covers 25 cards.
 * This minimum is necessary to cover the free services of account set-up and
   custom template design.
 * You can order as few or as many cards as you actually need, at any time.
 * The funds remaining in your account never expire.
 * Any remaining funds will be available for new cards when you hire new
   employees, or if you need to replace a card.
 * Funds in your account may also be used to order accessories (lanyards, badge
   holders, clips, etc.)
 * Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions whatsoever about
   initial account funding.

I need a lot of cards right away. Can I fund my account with more than the
minimum?David Allen2019-12-10T12:33:24-05:00
I NEED A LOT OF CARDS RIGHT AWAY. CAN I FUND MY ACCOUNT WITH MORE THAN THE
MINIMUM?

Yes. Choose an amount to cover the number of cards you expect to order in the
near future. When you set up your account for the first time, you must initially
fund your account for a minimum of $195.00 ($165 for nonprofits), covering the
requisite minimum of 25 cards.

Do funds expire?David Allen2019-12-10T11:12:33-05:00
DO FUNDS EXPIRE?

All funds go to card production. Funds never expire.

Are there hidden costs?David Allen2019-12-10T11:20:54-05:00
ARE THERE HIDDEN COSTS?

 * There are NO set-up fees, NO card design fees, NO monthly charges, and NO
   annual charges.
 * Just one low charge per card, no matter how many you order in a batch — even
   one single card!
 * NO Shipping & Handling charge. You pay just the postage for the batch (ie,
   $0.49 for 1-3 cards, etc.)
 * Your per-card charge is applied no matter what the batch size is, no matter
   how many batches you submit.

Trustpilot


Focus on what matters


PRINTING EMPLOYEE ID BADGES
ISN’T YOUR CORE BUSINESS.

Printing employee ID badges and cards in-house requires additional overhead and
swearing at jammed printers. Devoting so many resources to a non-vital operation
detracts from your core business. This is why we will never try to sell anyone
an ID card printer. We don’t want to sell the hassle that comes with them. We
also don’t want you to deal with the traditional pains of outsourcing—minimum
batch sizes and complicated transfer of employee data. Small companies can’t
commit to big batches. Big companies need to get new hires their IDs right away.
So, we built a better option—an ID badge printing system that allows for
single-card-orders, same-day shipping, and easy import of employee data. Now,
you don’t have to deal with the hassle of on-site ID badge printing nor batch
sizes.
Photo ID badges for employees, made easy.

See our pricing

Learn More

Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.



FREE TEMPLATE DESIGN


SAME-DAY SHIPPING


SINGLE-CARD ORDERS



More than flash passes


BADGE FULFILLMENT SERVICE FEATURES

Whether you need simple ID badges for your employees or custom badge ordering
integrations, we’ve got you covered. The InstantCard ID card service was
designed to serve companies of all needs and sizes. If your company has special
requirements, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will work with you to meet your
exact ID badging needs.

Visit our Web services page →


SPECIAL BADGE OF HONOR

We take customer satisfaction very seriously.
In fact, every ID card printed comes with a 100% guarantee.

Trustpilot

Set up your account


Looking good!


FREE ID BADGE TEMPLATE DESIGN

Our professional designers will create a custom ID template based on your
specifications. We do not use generic badge templates, ensuring you get exactly
what you need from your employee ID cards. We provide unlimited templates, so
you get the identification features you need, where you need them.

From technology to design—you shouldn’t be limited in your employee ID badge
options.

Visit our design portfolio


That was fast!


SAME-DAY SHIPPING

Get your employee ID badges when you need them with same-day* printing and
shipping. We understand that as you onboard new employees, you need their
employee ID cards right away. Companies who use ID badges for access control
particularly need fast turnaround.

Since the InstantCard system was designed with single-card orders in mind,
same-day printing and shipping applies to small orders, too.

Basically, you get the speed of in-house printing without any of the hassle.
This is just one way we can make the ID card ordering process far more simple
for businesses of absolutely any size.

*cut-off time: 4PM EST

Get a free sample ID


New hire? No problem!


NO MINIMUM BATCH SIZE

Many ID badge providers require a large batch size to qualify for reasonable
prices. Large companies need ID badges immediately, as soon as there’s a new
hire. Small companies find it hard to fulfill minimum batch sizes. So, it
doesn’t make sense to have a system with minimum batch sizes.

Since our system was designed to service business of all sizes and needs, we
have always supported single-card orders. In fact, our whole service was
designed around this simple concept.

Set up your account ›
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 

 1.  1
 2.  2
 3.  3
 4.  4
 5.  5
 6.  6
 7.  7
 8.  8
 9.  9
 10. 10
 11. 11
 12. 12
 13. 13
 14. 14
 15. 15
 16. 16
 17. 17
 18. 18
 19. 19
 20. 20
 21. 21
 22. 22
 23. 23
 24. 24
 25. 25
 26. 26
 27. 27
 28. 28
 29. 29
 30. 30
 31. 31
 32. 32
 33. 33
 34. 34
 35. 35
 36. 36
 37. 37
 38. 38

 * 
 * 


ID BADGE SECURITY FEATURES

We offer practically every possible technology option to go with your ID badges.
If you need to use your ID cards for access control, no problem. There are
multiple contactless chip options for your cards, including low-frequency,
high-frequency, and ultra-high frequency.

| NFC | RFID | QR Codes | Exposed Chip | Magstripe | Holographic Overlay |


↑ back ↑


ID CARD ORDERING API INTEGRATIONS

We offer a variety of web services for ID badge ordering integrations. At the
heart of our web services is our robust application program interface, allowing
you to integrate InstantCard’s services into virtually any app or external site.
Use your platform to distribute ID badges, or even generate revenue without
redirecting to an external site.

| Web Services Page | API Documentation | Individual Card Ordering |

↑ back ↑


SCALABLE & FLEXIBLE SERVICE

The InstantCard ID card ordering system was designed to work with companies of
virtually any size. When you go with us, our services can scale with your
business as it grows. As you move to more sites, avoid the hassle of ID card
printing logistics. If you have special needs for your employee badges, we can
help you with them.

| Multi-Site Corporations |

↑ back ↑


REPORTING

Easily keep track of which ID cards have been printed. If you’re using
expiration dates, receive alerts when you need new badges for employees. Our
reports makes things easier for your HR department.

↑ back ↑


UNLIMITED ID CARD TEMPLATES

Along with free template design, we will design multiple templates for you if
needed. Do you need visitor badges, simple flash passes, and RFID ID badges for
access control? No problem! We can create separate templates for each of these.
Get the features you need only where you need them.

↑ back ↑


DATA SECURITY

We’re SOC 2 certified. We go to great lengths to ensure your employee data is
secure, so you never have to worry about information breaches. Our cloud
services model utilizes the most advanced data protection schemes, so you can
rest assured that your personnel data is well-protected.

↑ back ↑


ONLINE USER MANAGEMENT

We give you a single easy-to-use portal for your staff to track employees and
see their ID card ordering history.  Reports can be generated online, at any
time, to get a summary of usage.  Users can be granted access rights at the
local, regional, or national level.

↑ back ↑


ID BADGE MAILING OPTIONS

In addition to printing and mailing same-day, we let you decide how your IDs are
shipped: USPS, UPS, or FEDEX. We can include custom letters with each order,
which is especially useful when drop-shipping. We can even include a badge
holder or a lanyard with each card sent.

↑ back ↑


THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO GET EMPLOYEE PHOTO ID CARDS IN 2023

Before InstantCard, companies had two equally unattractive options when deciding
on a work ID Badge program for their staff.

The first option was to print employee ID Cards in-house. But this requires
additional overhead, dedicated staff, and swearing at jammed printers.  Not to
mention deciding whether to get a printer for each office, or just one at HQ.
Devoting so much time and resources to a non-vital operation detracts from the
successful running of your company. This is why we will never try to sell anyone
an ID card printer. We don’t want to sell the hassle that comes with them.

The second option was a printing company, but that meant having to meet batch
size requirements and deal with the transfer of sensitive employee data. Small
companies can’t commit to big batches. Big companies, with fast employee
turnaround, ran into issues with getting new hires their IDs right away.

So, we built a new option – an online ID Card printing service that allows for
single-card-orders, same-day shipping, and easy upload of employee information.
Now, you no longer have to deal with the hassle of on-site ID badge printing, or
the struggle to meet minimum batch sizes. Photo ID badges on-demand: quick,
easy, and low-cost.

We also made sure to offer every possible ID card technology. We make access
control via ID cards as easy as possible, so you can enhance security through
your badge program. Get employee ID badges made that can facilitate
accessibility to not only physical locations but also computer systems. We
support all existing security systems. Make your IDs work for you.

Simply get the company employee identification badges you need, when you need
them.  So you can focus on successfully running your company.

The good news is that outsourcing your ID badge printing is the ideal solution.
Indeed, here at InstantCard, we will take care of everything for you- from
designing and printing your badge to shipping it directly to you, on the same
day! Plus, we offer the highest quality printing at an affordable price. 


CHOOSE INSTANTCARD FOR ALL YOUR WORK ID BADGE NEEDS 

With our advanced equipment, InstantCard ID badges are far higher quality than
anything you could produce in-house. We will also create your badge template for
free, so our professional graphic designers will save you the hassle of
tediously setting up your ID cards yourself. 

You’ll be delighted to discover that our pricing is refreshingly reasonable too,
with no hidden fees or subscriptions ever. And there is no extra charge for
single-card orders when you hire one new employee! Lastly, you can order your ID
badges quickly and easily online, and even get a free sample custom ID badge to
check the quality of our design and production before you commit to using our
services.


EMPLOYEE ID SOLUTIONS

What are employee ID cards made of?David Allen2020-11-20T13:29:25-05:00
WHAT ARE EMPLOYEE ID CARDS MADE OF?

Employee IDs are typically printed on standard PVC plastic card stock. This is
the same card stock used for standard credit cards. IDs may also be printed on
composite card stock, which is slightly more durable.

What are the dimensions for ID card graphics?David
Allen2020-11-20T13:28:43-05:00
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS FOR ID CARD GRAPHICS?

The minimum recommended resolution is 675px by 1050px (at 300dpi). This includes
bleed for edge-to-edge printing.

Should you wish to create your own ID card template design, you should create an
image that is at least 675 pixels on the short edge and 1050 pixels on the long
edge for a standard CR80 (credit-card-sized) ID card. If the ID card contains a
slot punch, allow for a 140 pixel margin from the top of the card.



What size are ID cards?David Allen2020-11-20T13:28:05-05:00
WHAT SIZE ARE ID CARDS?

The standard (CR80) ID card size is 3.375″ by 2.125″ (85.6mm by 54mm). The
thickness of a standard ID card is 30mil. This is the same size as a standard
credit card.



There are other, less common, ID card size standards such as CR79 and CR100. The
CR79 card is 2.051”× 3.303” (52mm × 83.9mm). The CR100 card is  2.63”× 3.88”
(66.8mm × 98.6mm).



InstantCard prints all ID cards on CR80 card stock. Most badge holders and
wallets are designed for the CR80 size standard.

How are ID Cards Printed?David Allen2020-11-20T12:53:32-05:00
HOW ARE ID CARDS PRINTED?

There are three major options for printing ID cards: direct-to-card printing
(DTR), thermal retransfer printing (TR), and offset printing (OP).


DIRECT-TO-CARD PRINTING

DTC is inexpensive and is the process often used for in-house and budget
operations. Despite the price, there are several disadvantages to DTC printing.
When printing directly to PVC the color rendering is not very sharp. Small
imperfections in the plastic prevent a complete coating of the material, and the
plastic itself is resistant to the dye. Additionally, DTC does not offer true
edge-to-edge printing—there is always a thin white band at the edge of the card.


THERMAL RETRANSFER PRINTING

The TR process has the card image first printed to a thin film which is then
fixed to the card using a heat process. This has several advantages. The color
quality is based on how film takes the dye. It is more durable (dye doesn’t
scratch off the film easily). TR allows printing to the edge of the card.
InstantCard uses this process due to its quality and flexibility.
Read more on TR printing.


OFFSET PRINTING

OP is of slightly higher quality than TR. However, OP may only be implemented
where the PVC stock is being produced. Additionally, it does not allow you to
print to either prox or RFID cards (or any sort of textured cards).

Can I take Photos for ID cards with a phone?David Allen2020-11-20T13:10:13-05:00
CAN I TAKE PHOTOS FOR ID CARDS WITH A PHONE?

Yes. It is possible to take perfectly good employee ID badge photos with a phone
camera. However, while the size and quality of today’s phoneimages is more than
enough, phones often struggle in low light. To take a good ID photo with a small
sensor, make sure to have plenty of light. You should also make sure the light
is flat (diffused) to eliminate shadows.



What is an employee ID badge?David Allen2021-12-14T06:34:30-05:00
WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE ID BADGE?

An employee ID badge is used by companies to efficiently track the identities of
employees that work throughout their organization. Employee ID badges generally
utilize basic features such as an employee photo, name, and ID number. Advanced
features include smart chip cards and holographic printing.

 

Why are ID badges important to your business?David
Allen2022-09-26T06:29:05-04:00
WHY ARE ID BADGES IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS?

There are many reasons to use ID badges in your business, whether it’s large or
small:  

 * Improved Security
   The first, and perhaps most obvious reason to use ID badges is to safeguard
   the security within your business. This is because ID cards come with
   barcodes or chips that can be scanned to check the level of access the wearer
   has been granted. What this means is it makes protecting high-security areas,
   or data from being breached much easier, and more efficient. In turn, making
   your business more secure and minimizing the level of risk you need to
   account for.
 * Customer confidence
   Another important reason to use ID badges in your company is that they can
   help to boost the credibility and authority of your employees when they are
   interacting with your customers. Indeed, when a customer sees someone with an
   official ID badge, they know immediately, that they can be trusted, and that
   they are the right person to be talking to about their issue.
 * Accountability
   Many businesses also find ID cards useful because they help them hold their
   employees accountable for their actions. This is because by using systems
   where ID cards have to be scanned or swiped a business can easily track the
   movements of their staff, ensuring that they clock in and out on time, and
   are in the locations for which they have clearance. This can make identifying
   any problems much faster, and easier, as well as provide your business with
   advanced warning of small issues that could become bigger problems if left
   unchecked.
 * Showing that each employee is part of the team
   ID cards also serve the important purpose of demonstrating that the wearer is
   an accepted member of the team. In a similar way to how a sports kit
   demonstrates membership and can contribute to identity and teamwork, so can
   providing an ID badge with a logo.
 * Professionalism
   Next, investing in ID badges is well worthwhile because of the impact of
   professionalism that they encourage. Indeed, when individuals wear ID badges
   with the logo of the company that they work for on them it can help them to
   remember that they are in the workplace and to act accordingly.
 * Branding opportunities
   Last, of all, ID badges can be another arm of your branding strategy, as they
   will be visible to members of the public when worn outside of the office. In
   turn, this means they can ignite curiosity in those that see them, and even
   be a catalyst for a conversation about your business bringing it to the
   attention of someone new.

What information should be featured on your work ID badges?David
Allen2022-09-26T06:32:10-04:00
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD BE FEATURED ON YOUR WORK ID BADGES?

A good ID badge will always have: 

 * Logo and branding of your business
   Your ID badges should be instantly recognizable as part of your brand, even
   from a distance.
 * ID Photo
   photo ID badges are much more secure than ones that do not have a photo. Make
   sure that the image is high resolution so it can be checked against the
   identity of the wearer easily. 
 * Encoded data
   as previously mentioned ID badges are more secure when they have either a
   barcode or encoded chip that contains specific information about the
   cardholder.  QR codes are a simple way to verify information using any
   device.
 * Additional security
   To preserve the integrity of the card and prevent unauthorized copies, they
   can have additional security features such as holographic overlays 

Where can I get an ID badge made?David Allen2022-09-26T06:33:18-04:00
WHERE CAN I GET AN ID BADGE MADE?

The first option is to make your own ID badges in-house. Unfortunately, this
option is not as easy and convenient as it first seems. This is because making
your own in-house ID badges can be a great deal of hassle, incur high costs,
require lots of specialist equipment including special ink, and end up taking
staff away from other valuable tasks. 

Additionally, when you make your own ID badges in-house, they are not crafted by
experts in the field, and can also be less secure. After all, if some of your
staff have direct access to manufacturing badges there is always the risk that
one could be made that allows unauthorized entry. 

Fortunately, the good news is that by outsourcing your ID badge production to
InstantCard you can ensure you have professional-looking badges, that are well
designed, and reach your business quickly because they are shipped same-day. 

How to make an employee ID badge?David Allen2023-05-24T12:40:05-04:00
HOW TO MAKE AN EMPLOYEE ID BADGE?

Creating an employee ID badge is a process similar to making a standard ID
badge. With InstantCard, you can easily create professional employee ID badges
online. Simply upload your employee data, photos, and finalize your design.
InstantCard will print and ship the ID badges directly to you, saving you time
and ensuring high-quality results.




YOUR INDUSTRY

Police & Firefighter ID Cards
Medical ID Cards
Nonprofit
Service Providers
School ID Cards
Caregiver ID Cards
Transportation
Multi-Site Corporations x
Large Format / Event Badges



SUPPORT

FAQ
How-To Videos
ID Badge Accessories
Payment Processing
Using our API
ID Photo Guidelines
Sales Policies



WE’RE AVAILABLE TO CHAT
MON-FRI 9:00 – 6:00PM EST


888-980-6179

Site Map



MAIN NAVIGATION

Employee ID Badges
How it Works
Pricing
Design Portfolio
About Us
Contact Us
Blog
ID Card Options
Free Sample ID



VIDEOS

The Big IDea
Welcome to InstantCard
Declining Balance System
Basic to Advanced IDs
Credential Verification
Resizing Photos
Holographic Overlays




InstantCard is a wholly-owned division of BrightCard, Inc. BrightCard has
specialized in advanced card technologies since 2004.

© 2010 – 2023 • InstantCard • All rights reserved

Privacy Policy • Terms & Conditions
Facebook
Page load link

Go to Top
×




Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.


Close