Every card Africa
needs, built here
From EMV banking cards and government identity credentials to hotel keys and contactless wearables — we manufacture, personalise, and deliver the full spectrum of smart card solutions for the African market.
Banking & EMV Cards
Chip-enabled debit, credit, and prepaid cards for financial institutions across the continent.
We manufacture chip-enabled debit, credit, and prepaid cards that meet the rigorous standards of global payment networks. Every card leaving our facility is built to meet the rigorous standards of global payment networks, built for the demands of African banking infrastructure — from tier-one commercial banks to microfinance institutions and mobile money operators.
Enquire About Banking CardsCapabilities
- Contact and dual-interface (contact + contactless) chip cards
- SDA, DDA, and CDA authentication methods
- Magnetic stripe encoding (Hi-Co / Lo-Co)
- Thermal and laser personalisation printing
- Full EMV personalisation bureau services
- Prepaid, debit, and credit programmes
RFID & Access Control
Proximity and smart cards for secure building access, fleet tracking, and facility management.
Our RFID card range spans the full frequency spectrum — from cost-effective 125kHz proximity cards for basic access control, through 13.56MHz smart cards for encrypted, multi-application environments, to UHF long-range solutions for fleet and logistics operations. We supply cards, key fobs, wristbands, and tags across every form factor.
Enquire About RFID CardsCapabilities
- 125kHz proximity: EM4100, HID-compatible formats
- 13.56MHz smart: MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, iCLASS
- UHF long-range for fleet management and logistics
- Building access and time-attendance systems
- Parking management and boom-gate integration
- Custom encoding and pre-programming services
Hotel Key Cards
Compatible with every major lock system. Custom-branded for hospitality groups across Africa.
We are one of Africa's leading suppliers of hotel key cards, serving independent boutique hotels through to continent-spanning hospitality chains. Every card is tested for lock-system compatibility before dispatch, and our design team offers complimentary artwork services to ensure your brand is represented beautifully on every key card your guests hold.
Enquire About Hotel CardsCapabilities
- ASSA ABLOY (VingCard) compatibility
- Salto, Dormakaba, KABA, Onity, Saflok systems
- MIFARE 1K standard chip (global default)
- Custom branding and complimentary artwork services
- Bulk pricing structures for hotel chains
- Express production for urgent openings and refurbishments
Loyalty & Gift Cards
Retail loyalty programmes, gift cards, and membership cards with flexible technology options.
Whether you are launching a national retail loyalty programme, issuing gift cards for a restaurant chain, or managing membership for a gym franchise — we manufacture cards in every technology format your point-of-sale system requires. Our variable-data printing capabilities mean every card can carry unique barcodes, QR codes, numbering, or personalisation.
Enquire About Loyalty CardsCapabilities
- Barcode (Code 128, EAN, UPC) and QR code printing
- Magnetic stripe encoding for POS integration
- NFC-enabled cards for tap-based loyalty
- Variable data printing (unique numbers, codes, names)
- Custom die-cut shapes and non-standard sizes
- Membership, gift card, and stored-value programmes
ID & Government Cards
High-security polycarbonate and PVC identity cards for national programmes.
Government identity programmes demand the highest levels of security, durability, and counterfeit resistance. We manufacture both polycarbonate and PVC identity cards incorporating multiple layers of security — from biometric data storage and microtext to holographic overlays and UV-reactive printing — for national ID, driver licence, health, and voter registration programmes.
Enquire About ID CardsCapabilities
- Polycarbonate and PVC card bodies
- Biometric data encoding (fingerprint, iris templates)
- Photo ID with laser-engraved personalisation
- Micro-text security features
- Holographic overlays and security laminates
- UV-reactive printing and hidden security marks
NFC & Contactless
Tap-and-go solutions for payments, transit, events, and wearables.
The shift to contactless is accelerating across Africa, and we manufacture the full range of NFC products driving that transition. From payment wearables and transit cards to event wristbands and marketing tags — our NFC solutions are ISO 14443 Type A/B compliant and compatible with the chipsets that power modern contactless ecosystems.
Enquire About NFC CardsCapabilities
- NTAG213, NTAG215, and NTAG216 NFC chips
- MIFARE Ultralight and Ultralight C
- Payment wearables (wristbands, key fobs, stickers)
- Tap-and-go transit cards and tokens
- Event wristbands with NFC access control
- ISO 14443 Type A and Type B compliant
Custom Card Solutions
Non-standard materials, shapes, and finishes for brands that demand differentiation.
When standard PVC cards are not enough, our custom card division delivers the extraordinary. We manufacture in transparent polycarbonate, brushed metal, laser-cut wood, recycled materials, and custom shapes — with finishing options that transform a card into a tangible brand statement. If you can imagine it, we can produce it.
Enquire About Custom CardsCapabilities
- Transparent and frosted polycarbonate cards
- Brushed metal (stainless steel, brass, aluminium)
- Wooden cards (bamboo, cherry, walnut)
- Eco-cards from recycled and bio-based materials
- Die-cutting, foil stamping, and embossing
- Spot UV, soft-touch lamination, and textured finishes
Card Personalisation
Full bureau services from data preparation through to finished, ready-to-issue cards.
Our personalisation bureau handles the complete lifecycle of card individualisation — transforming blank card stock into fully personalised, ready-to-issue credentials. Whether you need chip encoding for ten thousand banking cards, embossing for a corporate fleet, or laser engraving for premium membership cards, our bureau delivers with precision and security.
Enquire About Card CardsCapabilities
- Data preparation and file formatting services
- EMV chip initialisation and personalisation
- Magnetic stripe encoding (tracks 1, 2, and 3)
- Flat and raised-character embossing
- Indent printing and thermal transfer
- Laser engraving and direct-to-card printing
From brief to
delivered cards
A streamlined five-step process refined over 15 years of manufacturing for Africa's most demanding clients.
Consult
We scope your requirements — volumes, chip types, security features, timelines, and artwork specifications.
Design
Our design team creates or refines your card artwork, ensuring compliance with payment network brand guidelines.
Manufacture
Cards are produced at Cardzgroup production facilities with full quality inspection at every stage.
Personalise
Chip encoding, magnetic stripe writing, embossing, printing — handled in our secure personalisation bureau.
Deliver
Finished cards are securely packaged and dispatched to your facility, fulfilment centre, or branch network.
Certified to the
highest standards
Every card we manufacture meets the exact specifications your application requires. Our facility holds the certifications that Africa's leading banks, telecoms, and government agencies demand.
Let's scope your
card programme
Whether you need 10,000 hotel keys or 10 million bank cards, our team is ready to consult on specifications, pricing, and timelines.