13.56 MHz

HF and NFC Wooden Cards

HF and NFC are the most common route for modern wood card programs because they can support access readers, NFC phone interaction, loyalty flows, event check-in, and encoded digital experiences.

Visual references

HF and NFC are related but not identical use cases.

A 13.56 MHz card can be built for access, phone interaction, or secure credential use. The chip family and data model should be selected for the target reader or phone behavior.

Plan the tap experience before artwork approval.

For phone-readable cards, define the NDEF record, URL behavior, QR fallback, campaign tracking, and whether data should remain editable or locked after encoding.

Best uses

NFC business cards
Hotel and club access
Event and loyalty cards
QR plus tap campaigns

Specification

Card size	CR80 and custom dimensions by drawing
Card body	Plastic-free wood body options
RF planning	Chip, antenna, thickness, and finish approved together
Approval route	Material sample, working RF sample, production proof
Frequency	HF 13.56 MHz
Typical chips	NTAG, MIFARE family, DESFire family by system
Approval need	Phone, reader, or lock validation