MIFARE Plus® X 2K / 4K RFID Card (ISO14443A, 13.56MHz)
Product Overview
The MIFARE Plus® X RFID card is a high-security contactless smart card operating at 13.56 MHz and compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A. It is designed to provide a smooth security upgrade path from legacy MIFARE Classic® 1K and 4K systems to AES-128 encryption, without requiring major infrastructure changes.
Available in 2K and 4K memory options, the MIFARE Plus X offers enhanced flexibility in command flow, faster transaction performance, and advanced protection mechanisms, making it suitable for large-scale, security-sensitive NFC applications.
Key Advantages
Legacy System Risk
MIFARE Classic systems rely on outdated CRYPTO1 security.
Security Upgrade Without Replacement
MIFARE Plus X is fully backward-compatible at the infrastructure level, enabling phased migration.
Enterprise-Grade Protection
After upgrade, the card operates with AES-128 authentication, data integrity, and encryption, aligned with open global cryptographic standards.
Technical Specifications
Chip
MIFARE Plus® X 2K / 4K (NXP Original)
Operating Frequency
13.56 MHz
Protocol
ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
Memory Options
• 2K
• 4K
Reading Distance
1 – 6 cm (reader and antenna dependent)
Security Features
• AES-128 encryption
• Mutual authentication
• Data integrity protection
• Proximity check against relay attacks (Plus X only)
Physical Characteristics
Card Size
CR80: 85.5 × 54 × 0.9 mm (OEM sizes available)
Material Options
PVC / PET / PETG / ABS
Surface Finish
Glossy / Matte / Frosted
Weight
6.5 g ± 0.5 g
Durability
100,000 read/write cycles
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to +50 °C
Humidity ≤ 80%
Printing & Customization
Printing Methods
• Offset printing
• Silk screen
• Digital printing
• UV printing
Color Support
• Full-color CMYK
• Pantone colors
• Dual-side printing
Optional Card Crafts
• HiCo / LoCo magnetic stripe
• Signature panel / scratch panel
• Barcode (Code128, Code39, EAN8, EAN13)
• Hot stamping (gold / silver foil)
• UID, number or text by laser, embossing, inkjet, thermal or UV printing
Chip Encoding Support
Professional encoding and key management supported
Packaging & Supply
Standard Packing
• 200 pcs / inner box
• 5,000 pcs / carton
• Gross weight: approx. 35 kg / carton
Samples
Free samples available upon request
Typical Applications
• Public transportation
• Access control & identity management
• Event ticketing
• Electronic vouchers
• Loyalty & membership cards
• Micro-payment systems
Why Choose MIFARE Plus® X
- Seamless migration from MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K
- AES-128 security compliant with modern data protection requirements
- Optimized command flow for speed and confidentiality
- Suitable for government, transportation, and enterprise NFC systems
FAQ
Q: Can MIFARE Plus X replace MIFARE Classic cards directly?
A: Yes. It supports backward compatibility at the infrastructure level, allowing phased security upgrades without replacing readers.
Q: What is the difference between MIFARE Plus S and Plus X?
A: Plus X offers more flexible command flow, higher performance, and additional security features such as proximity checks against relay attacks.
Q: Is custom printing and encoding available?
A: Yes. The card supports full customization, professional printing, and secure chip encoding services.
