MIFARE Ultralight C Sticker Supplier
RFIDAK can source MIFARE Ultralight C stickers for a specified reader and application. MOQ guidance for this format: 1,000 pieces standard tags-and-labels baseline; confirm the configuration and quantity per design. Confirm the exact chip, finished construction, applicable standards, sample terms and production schedule in a written quote.
Quick spec — MIFARE Ultralight C Sticker
- Chip
- MIFARE Ultralight C
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz
- Standards
- ISO/IEC 14443A
- Memory
- 144 bytes user memory
- Security
- 3DES authentication
- Form Factor
- Sticker (Round, square or rectangular: dimensions and inlay position to approve)
- Materials
- Paper or polymer face material selected for printing and exposure / Adhesive and release liner matched to the mounting surface
- MOQ
- 1,000 pieces standard tags-and-labels baseline; confirm the configuration and quantity per design
- Lead Time
- Confirm sample, production and transit timing for the approved configuration and destination
Chip technical brief
MIFARE Ultralight C (NXP MF0ICU2) provides 3DES mutual authentication and 144 bytes user memory in a single-counter format. It is the chip behind several Asian and Latin-American reusable transit tickets, hotel paper-card guest credentials, and low-cost membership programs that need authenticated reads but cannot afford DESFire pricing. RFIDAK ships Ultralight C in CR-80 PVC, paper card, and silicone wristband form factors.
Buyer one-liner
Low-cost 3DES-authenticated chip; reusable transit and hotel paper credentials.
Typical use cases
- ▸Reusable single-line transit
- ▸Hotel paper guest cards
- ▸Low-cost membership
- ▸Event credentials
Reader requirements to validate
Confirm the exact reader model, firmware, antenna, supported protocol and application or credential data with the system owner. Test the finished sample on the installed setup; a chip datasheet or shared frequency does not establish compatibility.
Sticker construction and approval
RFID and NFC stickers combine a chip-and-antenna inlay with a face material, adhesive and release liner. Specify NFC or UHF first: they require the appropriate chip, frequency, protocol and reader. A UHF label does not serve a phone's built-in NFC reader. For metal or foil, select a construction designed for that technology and surface. NFC may require a ferrite isolation layer; UHF on-metal labels use their own antenna and mounting construction. Do not treat those layers as interchangeable. Approve the dimensions, inlay position, face material, adhesive, printing and individual, sheet or roll supply. Test the mounted label with the intended phones or readers and actual contents, curvature and exposure. Ask for material or performance documents for the selected article. The standard tags-and-labels baseline is 1,000 pieces; confirm configuration, quantity per design, encoding, sample charges, freight and production schedule in the quote.
Typical sizes
- • Round, square or rectangular: dimensions and inlay position to approve
- • Custom die-cut shape subject to construction review
Materials
- • Paper or polymer face material selected for printing and exposure
- • Adhesive and release liner matched to the mounting surface
Document scope to verify
Request current documents for the exact finished article, materials and destination. A form-factor name does not establish a certification or IP rating.
Why source MIFARE Ultralight C stickers from RFIDAK
MIFARE Ultralight C has a chip-level 3DES authentication feature that may be relevant to an approved ticketing or membership design. The system owner must confirm whether the installed readers and software use that feature, how keys are managed and how identifiers are enrolled. Authentication on the chip does not by itself establish a secure finished system or a specific per-unit cost. Request a sample of the complete sticker construction and test the authorized transaction before selecting this chip.
Buyer snapshot
Ticketing, membership and event integrators with an approved Ultralight C application and reader specification. New projects should compare chip options against the actual security and lifecycle requirements.
Planning examples
Illustrative evaluation plans, not reported customer results.
Example 1
Illustrative ticketing pilot (not a customer case): the operator defines a permitted credential profile and transaction flow, then tests issue, repeat use, denied use and expiry on the installed readers. It reviews key ownership and replacement before agreeing on a reusable label.
Example 2
Illustrative event test (not a customer case): the platform provider specifies the approved chip operation and data fields. The buyer checks encoded samples for enrollment, permitted and rejected scans, print durability and event-day replacement.
Compare with other stickers
Compare chip-level differences for the same form factor. Check the exact reader, credential format, finished construction and available samples before selecting a configuration.
| Chip | Memory | Security | Typical Use | Quote basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Ultralight C (this page) | 144 bytes user memory | 3DES authentication | Reusable single-line transit | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE Ultralight EV1 | 48 bytes user memory | 32-bit password protection + ECC originality signature | Single-trip transit tickets | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| MIFARE Classic 1K | 1,024 bytes EEPROM | Crypto-1 (deprecated since 2008 | Hotel key cards (Saflok / VingCard / Onity legacy) | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| NXP NTAG213 | 144 bytes user memory; allow for NDEF formatting overhead | Permanent page locking | Product-information web links | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
| NXP NTAG215 | 504 bytes user memory; allow for NDEF formatting overhead | Permanent page locking | Larger approved NDEF payloads | Confirm chip availability, construction and quantity in the quote |
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Frequently asked — MIFARE Ultralight C stickers
What is the minimum order quantity for MIFARE Ultralight C stickers?▾
MOQ guidance for this format: 1,000 pieces standard tags-and-labels baseline; confirm the configuration and quantity per design. Pilot size and unit price depend on chip availability, format, encoding, artwork and quantity; request a written quote for the exact specification.
How should I check reader compatibility with MIFARE Ultralight C stickers?▾
Check the exact installed reader and controller model, firmware, credential profile and application data requirements. A frequency or protocol match alone does not prove compatibility. Have the system owner test a representative finished sample before authorizing production.
Can RFIDAK pre-encode MIFARE Ultralight C stickers to our specification?▾
Writable EPC, NDEF or user-memory content may be encoded to an approved specification, depending on the chip and access rights. Factory-programmed UIDs normally cannot be changed. Secure credential provisioning needs an agreed key-custody process; never submit secret keys in a public inquiry form. Confirm feasibility and price for the exact data format.
What lead time should I plan for MIFARE Ultralight C stickers to major export markets?▾
Confirm a production-ready date after the specification and sample are approved, then obtain a separate freight and import timeline for the destination. Ask for dated milestones in the project quote rather than relying on a form-factor average.
Which documents apply to MIFARE Ultralight C stickers?▾
Document scope depends on the exact material, chip, reader and destination market. Ask RFIDAK to identify the applicable certificate or test report for the quoted SKU; a company certificate or another product's report does not automatically certify this configuration.
Ready to source MIFARE Ultralight C stickers?
Send the chip preference, reader and application requirements, quantity, and destination. Confirm availability, sample terms, unit pricing and production schedule for the proposed configuration. Standard form-factor MOQ baseline: 1,000 pieces standard tags-and-labels baseline; confirm the configuration and quantity per design.
Request a Configuration QuoteTest RFID Samples Before You Order
Free stock samples (up to 5 pieces) — buyer covers DHL/FedEx freight ($25–60), refunded 1:1 against the first production order over $500. Custom samples may cost extra. Confirm the sample configuration, availability and dispatch date before shipment.
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