JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Cards for Secure Access & Smart Card Projects
JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Card is a 13.56 MHz contactless smart card with sufficient security, storage capacity, and compatibility. It is used in applications for access control, hotel locks, campuses, public transport, employee ID cards, payments, and other smart card applications.
We offer MIFARE DESFire EV1, EV2, and EV3 Cards that have ISO 14443A, AES encryption, and multi-application capabilities. Choose the appropriate chip for your requirements, considering factors such as reader, software compatibility, security level, and the budget of the project.
Some other features available at JLTRFID include logo printing, UID printing, QR codes, barcodes, numbering, encoding, and customized packing. JLTRFID takes care of all aspects from sampling to mass production of customized chips through customized cards and card encoding.
JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Cards Available
DESFire versions can be selected according to your project types. Here’s a convenient method to determine which card suits you best.
This card is recommended to use in access control applications, employee identity cards, and smart cards with basic requirements. JLTRFID DESFire EV1 Card suits well if you have a project requiring stable card performance with AES encryption.
Choose EV2 if your project requires one card for hotel access, attendance, and payment. This JLTRFID DESFire EV2 Card provides enhanced privacy and transactions, allowing the same card to be used in access, attendance, payment, and other related applications.
Recommended for transit, smart city, payment, and projects with more advanced requirements. JLTRFID DESFire EV3 Card provides SUN, Transaction MAC, Transaction Timer, and EAL5+ certification to speed up card processing.
MIFARE DESFire Card Features
These features will make your MIFARE DESFire Cards capable of providing safe reading and writing, reliable data storage, and easy usage.

This card functions as a high-frequency smart card compatible with RFID/NFC technology.

It is based on ISO 14443A standard, which is commonly accepted in most access readers, hotel locks, and smart terminals.

Helps provide additional card protection through better card authentication compared to traditional RFID cards.

Usually available in capacities of 2K, 4K, and 8K according to the chip and project requirements

Uses AES Encryption and Secure Authentication technologies that will help protect card data. Suitable solution when your project requires a higher security level compared to regular RFID cards

You can apply one JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Card to different applications. You can manage several systems with a single smart card in this way.

Read/Write performance of JLTRFID DESFire is high which is necessary for everyday card operation. The feature is required in access control and payment terminals for doors, gates, turnstiles, hotel rooms, and payments.

The card can be used for a long time period in access control systems, hotels, campuses, and transit projects. JLTRFID provides various types of long-lasting materials: PVC, PET, PETG, PC, and others according to your needs.

Using the JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire technology increases resistance to unauthorized card cloning due to its security features. Can be used in such projects as hotels, office buildings, schools, and others.

JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire smart cards are compatible with 13.56 MHz HF systems and most NFC devices. They can be used in modern access control readers, smart terminals, and NFC projects.
Which JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Card Fits Your Project?
JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire EV1 cards are a good option for those requiring access control cards for offices, factories, and schools.
If your system requires only one card for multiple applications, like for hotel lock, campus access control, attendance, or payment, then you should go for JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire EV2 cards.
If you want fast processing and better protection for transit, smart city, or high security applications, choose JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire EV3.

Compatible With Existing Systems
MIFARE DESFire Cards by JLTRFID operate at 13.56 MHz with support for ISO 14443A standard. They’re compatible with most access controllers, hotel room locks, intelligent terminals, NFC, and current RFID card readers. We can assist you in checking chip type, UID number, memory, data encoding, and reader specifications prior to large-scale production.
This will minimize instances of incompatible cards once they are delivered to your end-user.
Customized MIFARE DESFire Cards
JLTRFID service can personalize your MIFARE DESFire Cards based on your brand, system, and project requirements. You have the options to include any logo print, UID print, QR code, barcode, serial numbers, or even staff names as part of your custom data.
This allows for card encoding or data writing, and even custom packaging, making sure your cards will be ready to test or use.

Why Buy MIFARE DESFire Cards from JLTRFID


JLTRFID is an RFID/NFC card manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, with more than 15 years of manufacturing experience. We offer customization of MIFARE DESFire Cards, including access control cards, hotel cards, campus cards, transport cards, and enterprise cards.
We provide services related to sample orders, mass production, and continuous supply. Our monthly output volume will be determined by your required chip type, design, encoding, and order volume after reviewing your requirements.
We have been exporting our RFID Card to buyers in more than 100 countries. We also support OEM and ODM orders. Before shipment, we inspect our cards for quality, printing, encoding data, and reading.
JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Cards Applications
These are some of the popular uses of JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Cards in practical projects

JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire Cards should be used for office buildings, factories, schools, or restricted zones that require enhanced card verification. It helps in minimizing the possibilities of unauthorized cloning of the cards and ensures smooth access daily.

JLTRFID DESFire hotel key cards are ideal for hotels that require enhanced protection for their lock mechanisms

In campus management systems, one single card can be employed for access control, attendance, catering services, library services, and even payments. This allows institutions to have multiple services performed by one card.

MIFARE DESFire Cards from JLTRFID are suitable for bus rides, metros, or any other smart ticketing system. DESFire EV3 cards are usually recommended for highly secured ticketing projects.
Customer Projects
Examples below show how JLTRFID assists clients through chip selection, customization, and delivery processes.
Hotels were looking for key cards for their guests and staff members. JLTRFID offered their custom MIFARE DESFire EV2 cards with their hotel logo, stable encoding, and testing done before shipment.
The school required a single card for access, registration, cafeteria, and library usage. JLTRFID MIFARE DESFire cards customized with multiple applications, custom design, and data initialization based on project specifications were delivered to the client.
The company decided to replace their current RFID cards with more secure access cards. We helped them to select a suitable DESFire chip, check for its compatibility with readers, and deliver customized employee cards.
MIFARE DESFire Card Specifications
- Basic Card Specifications
- Parameters for Customization
| Parameter | Specifications |
| Product | MIFARE DESFire Card |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Standard | ISO 14443A |
| Chip Models | DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3 |
| Memory Capacity | 2K / 4K / 8K depending on the selected chip model |
| Reading Range | Approximately 2-10cm based on reader and antenna characteristics |
| Data Transfer Speed | Up to 848 Kbit/s |
| Card Size | Standard CR80 card, 85.6 x 54mm |
| Thickness | Approximately 0.8-0.85mm |
| Operating Temperature | Typically between -25°C to +70°C dependent on materials and chip |
| Data Retention Life | Can last up to 10 years, depending on chip model and application |
| Parameter | Specifications |
| Material | PVC / PET / PETG / PC |
| Security Features | DES / 2K3DES / 3K3DES / AES |
| Card Surface Texture | Glossy, Matte, Frosted, or custom surface finish |
| Printing | Offset, Silk screen, and UV printing |
| Personalization Options | UID, QR codes, barcodes, numbering, name, and photo |
| Encoding | Data Writing, Key Setting, Batch Personalization & CSV file import |
| Packaging | Standard Packaging or custom |















