Stainless Steel Blank Bank Cards
Plain stainless steel card bodies, cut to ISO card size and ready for a chip, stripe, or print added downstream.
Description
A payment or access card often starts as a plain metal blank. A chip, magnetic stripe, or printed layer gets added later. That happens downstream of this stage. Stainless steel is a common starting material for that blank. It is chosen for its stiffness and consistent thickness. Himgo cuts and finishes the card body. Personalization happens later in your process.
Build options
- 304 or 316 stainless sheet, cut to the card outline.
- Brushed, matte, mirror, or black finish on the blank body.
- Edges finished smooth for later lamination or coating.
Common dimensions
- ISO card footprint, 85.6 x 54mm.
- Thickness 0.76-1.2mm, roughly 18-22 grams.
- Tolerance held for downstream chip or stripe placement.
Fit & applications
- Blank bodies for card issuers adding a chip or stripe later.
- Membership or loyalty card bodies before printing.
- Metal card stock for a downstream personalization line.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Credit unions | Blank stainless body is shipped to a card-personalization bureau for magstripe and chip encoding before issue. |
| Corporate membership clubs | Blank card is supplied to the club’s badge printer for later member name and number printing. |
| Fintech card programs | Blank stainless body serves as base stock before a card bureau applies embossing and a chip module. |
| Loyalty program operators | Blank card is distributed to a print partner who adds barcodes and member-tier markings. |
| Access-control integrators | Blank card body is sent for RFID-inlay insertion before issuing as an employee access card. |
Specifications
| Material | stainless steel (other grades on request) |
| Thickness | 0.76-1.2 mm |
| Size | 85.6x54mm (ISO), custom shapes and cut-outs (custom to your drawing) |
| Marking | laser cutting, laser engraving, chemical etching, brushing, PVD |
| Surface finish | brushed, mirror, matte, black, PVD |
| Mounting | card format; optional NFC reserve |
| Tolerance | +/-0.10 mm |
| MOQ | 100-500 pcs (by complexity) |
| Lead time | sample 5-7 days; bulk 12-30 days (by quantity) |
Size & price reference
| Example spec | Ref US$/pc |
|---|---|
| stainless steel, 85.6 x 54 mm (ISO), 0.8 mm, simple finish | US$1.50-2.55 |
| stainless steel, medium size, standard finish | US$2.40-3.60 |
| stainless steel, large or specialty finish | US$3.30-5.17 |
Indicative only. Final price depends on surface finish, mounting method, marking complexity, and order quantity. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
How to order
Send the card outline drawing. Note where any slots or cutouts sit. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
