
Blank PVC ID cards · CR-80 · 20 mil
Blank White PVC ID Cards — CR-80, 20 mil
A lighter CR-80 card for badges that do not need to last years. Standard 85.60 x 53.98 mm format at 20 mil (0.51 mm), about two thirds the thickness of the ISO standard card, which brings the cost per badge down for visitor passes, event credentials and short-term contractor ID. Plain white, no magnetic stripe and no chip, blank on both sides. Packs of 100, 250 and 500.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Lower Cost per Badge
At 20 mil (0.51 mm) there is less PVC in every card than the 30 mil standard, which shows up in the price when you are printing for an event, an intake or a season rather than for permanent staff.
Plain White, Blank Both Sides
No magnetic stripe, no chip and no pre-print, so the whole surface is yours — single-sided or dual-sided, photo ID or plain text and barcode.
Buy the Pack That Fits the Run
Packs of 100, 250 and 500 cards, so a one-off run for a conference or a new intake does not mean buying and storing far more than you need.
Detailed Specifications
- Check the media thickness range your card printer supports — it is in the printer’s specification, usually given in mil or mm.
- These cards carry no magnetic stripe and no chip. If you need to encode, tell us and we will quote the right card instead.
- Blank on both sides, so they suit single- or dual-sided printing.
- Send us your printer model and we will confirm the fit before you order.
These are unbranded blank PVC cards supplied by AtomOffice, so there is no manufacturer datasheet behind this page. The dimensions and corner radius are the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard the CR-80 format is defined by, and the millimetre thicknesses are the exact conversion of the mil figure. We deliberately do not state a surface finish, a per-card weight or a named printer compatibility list, because those are not specified for this stock — ask us and we will confirm against the batch we are shipping.
Need-to-Know
All three are the same CR-80 card in a different gauge. What changes is what the badge is for, what it costs per card, and whether your printer can feed it.
- At 20 mil (0.51 mm) these are thinner than the 30 mil ISO standard. Most card printers handle them, but check the media thickness range in your printer’s specification.
- A 20 mil card is more flexible than a 30 mil one. In a rigid badge holder or a slot punch cut for a standard card it will feel looser.
- These are unbranded generic cards, not a named manufacturer’s line. If your tender or printer warranty requires a specific brand, tell us and we will quote that instead.
- No magnetic stripe, no chip and no adhesive backing. We do not publish a surface finish or per-card weight for this stock because it is not specified.
| Specification | 30 mil | 20 mil | 10 mil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.76 mm | 0.51 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Against the ISO standard | The standard itself | About two thirds | About one third |
| Card size | CR-80, 85.60 x 53.98 mm | Identical | Identical |
| Intended for | Long-life staff and member cards | Defined-period badges | Single-day and event passes |
| Printer feed | Inside every direct-to-card printer's range | Almost always fine, worth checking | Often below the minimum — check first |
| In a rigid badge holder | What the holder is cut for | Fits, sits looser | Fits, sits loose |
| Relative cost per card | Highest | Lower | Lowest |
All three are blank white PVC with no magnetic stripe, no chip and no adhesive backing, supplied in packs of 100, 250 and 500. Not sure which size or gauge you need? Our guide CR80 vs CR79 vs CR100: PVC ID card sizes explained covers the formats in full.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Less material per card than the 30 mil standard, so a large badge run costs noticeably less.
- Still the full CR-80 footprint, so it prints, punches and clips like a standard card even though it is thinner.
- Blank on both sides, so one stock covers plain passes and dual-sided credentials.
- Three pack sizes mean a single event does not commit you to a box of five hundred.
- We will confirm your printer handles 20 mil before you order — most do, but the feed range is worth checking.
Best For
Official & Recommended Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually yes — most direct-to-card printers quote a media range that comfortably includes 20 mil. It is worth checking the printer specification, because the range is stated there in mil or mm, and send us the model if you would rather we confirmed it.
Cost. There is less PVC in the card, so a run of several hundred badges is cheaper. It makes sense when the badge has a defined life — an event, a season, a contract — rather than a staff card someone carries for years.
It is the full CR-80 footprint, so it fits the slot. It is thinner than the 30 mil card those holders are cut for, so it will sit a little looser. For a rigid holder or a card that gets handled daily, the 30 mil is the better match.
No. Plain white PVC, blank on both sides, no stripe, no chip and no adhesive backing. If you need to encode, tell us what your reader expects and we will quote the right card.
30 mil is the ISO standard and what most hardware expects. 20 mil, this card, is thinner and cheaper for shorter-life badges. 10 mil is thin enough for day passes but sits below the feed range of many printers. We stock all three.
Not sure which thickness you need?
Tell us your card printer model and what the badge is for, and our UAE team will confirm the right gauge and pack size before you order.

