If you’re planning to use blank metal cards for applications like credit card bodies, gift cards, VIP membership cards, or luxury business cards, size consistency is a critical factor. So, the question arises: Do blank metal cards meet the standardized dimensions required by global industries such as banking, retail, and ID verification?

Let’s explore the industry standards, how blank metal cards are manufactured to align with them, and what customization options are available when sizing matters.

Standard Credit Card Dimensions (CR80)

The most common standard size for cards—especially in banking and identity systems—is the CR80 size, established by the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard. It’s the same format used for plastic credit cards.

CR80 (ISO ID-1) Dimensions:

• Width: 3.370 inches (85.60 mm)

• Height: 2.125 inches (53.98 mm)

• Thickness: 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) (can be customized in metal)

Most blank metal cards manufactured by Himgo are designed to meet these CR80 specs by default, making them fully compatible with:

• Credit card personalization machines

• Card readers (when embedded with chips)

• Custom printing and packaging formats

Are Blank Metal Cards Compatible with Industry Use?

✅ Yes — if designed to CR80 specs, metal cards can serve as:

• Credit/debit card bodies (for personalization or embedded chip installations)

• Loyalty & gift cards for premium brands

• Hotel key cards (with RFID)

• Luxury ID or membership cards

Our factory ensures tight tolerances to make these cards compatible with embossing, laser etching, inkjet personalization, and even magnetic stripe placement if needed.

🔧 For NFC or chip-embedded projects, we offer metal + PETF composite builds to retain contactless functionality while maintaining size standards.

What If You Need a Custom Size?

While CR80 is the most common, you may need a custom metal card size for:

• Business cards (e.g., 3.5” x 2”)

• Mini cards (wallet inserts or tags)

• Oversized promotional pieces

Himgo offers fully customizable dimensions with minimum tooling requirements:

• Rounded or square corners

• Notched edges or holes

• Variable thickness (from 0.3 mm to 1 mm+)

We support both metric and imperial specifications during quoting and design.

Tolerance & Precision Control

Blank metal cards require high precision in cutting and deburring, especially for applications like:

• Metal cards inserted into machines (e.g., kiosks, swipers)

• Laminated or printed post-processing

At Himgo, we apply laser cutting or CNC punching techniques with <0.2mm tolerances, ensuring every piece is consistent and smooth-edged, even in bulk production.

Applications Requiring Standard Sizes

You should stick to CR80 dimensions if your metal card project involves:

• Partnering with financial institutions

• Integration with smart chip or NFC functions

• Matching retail card packaging or wallets

• Replacement for plastic cards in POS systems

In these cases, precision is not just a matter of aesthetics—it’s functional.

Himgo’s Advantage in Metal Card Sizing

We’re a direct OEM manufacturer of blank and custom metal cards, not a trader or reseller. That means:

• You can specify exact dimensions at the start

• We offer free size consulting based on your industry and application

• Our QC team checks dimensional tolerances for every production batch

• We support samples before mass production to validate fit and finish

Related Reads:

• What Materials Are Used for Blank Metal Cards?

• What’s the Minimum Order Quantity for Blank Metal Cards?

Yes, blank metal cards can—and often do—meet global size standards, especially the CR80 format used for credit cards. Whether you’re creating metal gift cards, luxury membership passes, or high-end business IDs, starting with the right size ensures usability and compatibility.

🛠 Want to start your custom-sized metal card project?
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