Custom Printed Membership Cards for Your Organisation
Create personalised membership cards for gyms, sports clubs, associations, leisure centres and businesses. Choose PVC or recycled PVC, with your own branding and full-colour printing on both sides.
From simple club membership cards to personalised cards with unique member numbers, barcodes and magnetic stripes, we can help you create cards that suit your organisation.
What’s Included as Standard?
- Card Size: 86 × 54 mm (standard bank card size)
- Thickness: 760 microns (0.76 mm)
- Printing: Full-colour CMYK, double-sided
- Finish: Matt or gloss lamination
- Material: PVC or recycled PVC, depending on your selection
- Artwork: Artwork check and digital proof before production
- Lead Time: Typically 15 working days from artwork approval
CUSTOM MEMBERSHIP CARD FEATURES
Personalise your membership cards with optional features to suit your organisation:
- Unique Membership Numbers: Individual or sequential numbering for each member.
- Variable Data Printing: Add individual names, member IDs, membership levels or expiry dates.
- Barcodes & QR Codes: Print unique codes for scanning, member identification and check-in.
- Magnetic Stripes: HiCo or LoCo options with encoding for compatible membership and access systems.
- Signature Panels: Add a writable strip for member signatures or handwritten details.
- RFID & NFC: Contactless membership and access card options are available on request.
Using an Existing Membership System?
We can print your supplied member numbers, barcodes and other data. Your own system can manage membership status, renewals and access permissions. Please confirm card compatibility and encoding requirements with your system provider before ordering.
CUSTOM ORDERS & SUPPORT
Custom Membership Cards & Support
Need something beyond our standard membership card options? We can help with special materials, premium finishes, custom numbering, magnetic stripe encoding and RFID cards.
Artwork & Variable Data
Upload your artwork or send us your logo and design requirements. For personalised cards, you can also supply member names, numbers and other variable data. We’ll check the details and provide a proof before production.
System Compatibility & Special Orders
Using a gym, club or access control system? Share your card specifications with us, and we’ll help review the printing and encoding requirements.
Membership Card Design & Features
1. Membership Numbers & Variable Data
Each membership card can include a unique membership number and other variable data such as the member name, membership level, issue date or expiry date.
These details can be printed on the front or back of the card, depending on your design and system requirements.
2. Barcode, QR Code & Magnetic Stripe
Membership cards can include a barcode, QR code or magnetic stripe for scanning, access control and system integration.
These features can be used to identify members, check their membership status, record visits or link the card to your own software.
3. Signature Panels & Writable Areas
If handwritten details are needed, a signature panel can be added to the card.
Alternatively, a matt-laminated card can be written on with a permanent marker, provided the ink is left to dry fully.
4. Access, Validation & Member Status
Membership cards are often used as access cards for clubs, gyms, leisure facilities and other member-only spaces.
Depending on your setup, the card can help show whether a membership is active, valid or paid up to date, and can also be used for quick member verification at reception or entry points.
Popular Membership Card Options
Personalise your membership cards with unique member details, scannable codes and access features to suit your organisation.
Barcodes & QR Codes
Ideal for PIN codes, activation numbers, voucher codes or secure verification. Available in silver, gold, transparent or custom colours.
Numbering & Variable Data
Consecutive numbers, prefixed codes, tier indicators and more. Printed as human-readable text, with options for laser engraving or inkjet. Multiple variable fields supported (e.g. name + member ID + expiry).
Magstripe & RFID Encoding
HiCo / LoCo magstripe encoding to your track data. RFID and NFC chips available, encoded to your required format. We’re happy to work directly with your system provider or IT team to confirm compatibility.
Signature Panels & Writable Areas
Add a dedicated signature panel for writing with a standard pen. Alternatively, choose matt lamination for use with a permanent marker, allowing the ink to dry fully.
Looking for the "Wow" Factor?
You’ve selected the essentials above. But if you want to turn a simple card into a conversation starter, explore our 9 Premium Finishes below.
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Membership Cards for Every Organisation
Explore custom membership card designs and printing ideas for gyms, sports clubs, associations and businesses across the UK.
Sports & Leisure
- Gym Membership Cards
- Golf Club Membership Cards
- Sports Club Membership Cards
- Leisure Centre Membership Cards
- Football Club Membership Cards
- Tennis Club Membership Cards
- Yachting Club Membership Cards
- Swimming Club Membership Cards
Clubs & Associations
- Social Club Membership Cards
- Private Members' Club Cards
- Working Men's Club Membership Cards
- Trade Association Membership Cards
- Professional Association Membership Cards
- Holiday Park Gift Cards
- Charity Membership Cards
- Community Club Membership Cards
Business & Lifestyle
- Retail Membership Cards
- VIP Membership Cards
- Spa Membership Cards
- Salon Membership Cards
- Co-working Space Membership Cards
- Library Membership Cards
- Museum Membership Cards
- Nightclub Membership Cards
Order Process
We make the perfect cards for you
What you do
Pick your quantity and the popular options on this page
If you’re not sure, contact us anytime, and we will get everything sorted.
What we do
If anything looks unclear or likely to affect the final result, we’ll flag it early (so you don’t find out after it’s printed)
Quick reassurance
The price shown is the ready-to-order setup for most use cases
If you need something not listed (extra finishes, security, special packaging), contact us for quote.
Option A: You already have artwork
Share a print-ready PDF if possible. If not, upload what you have -we’ll tell you what needs adjusting.
Option B: You only have a logo / brand kit
That’s enough to start. Upload your logo + brand colours + any text you want on the card.
Option C: You don’t have design files yet
Send a reference (a photo/screenshot of a style you like) and tell us:
your business type (café / salon / retail / hotel etc.)
what the card is for (membership / gift / loyalty)
the vibe: clean & modern / bold & attention-grabbing / luxury & understated
Before we print anything, you’ll have a clear proof to approve.
What you’ll receive
A proof showing layout, sizes and key placement
If you selected special finishes, we’ll show how they apply (e.g., Spot UV area / foil area)
What you control
You can request amendments if something doesn’t look right
If we spot a risk (tiny text, overly complex foil areas, etc.), we’ll tell you plainly and suggest a better approach
Once approved, we move to production.
What happens next
Your cards go into production with the confirmed spec
If you chose premium finishes, we apply them with the correct sequence (so the final look matches the intention)
Typical turnaround
Around 10 working days on average (from approval)
In a hurry? Priority service is available (we’ll confirm what’s achievable based on quantity + finish)
Secure packaging, shipped to your address
If you have a “launch date”, tell us - we’ll help you plan backwards from that deadline
Proven Expertise, By the Numbers.
Combining two decades of manufacturing experience with the capacity to deliver. Whether you need 100 cards or 1 million, we deliver perfection.
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Looking for Something Extra?
We’ve kept our online options simple for a faster checkout, but our factory capabilities go far beyond this list.
See below our full list of personalisationas.
Material
Standard PVC
R-PVC
PETG
Paperboard
PLA
ABS
Wood
Wood
Walnut
Bamboo
Birch
Cherry
Beech
Basswood
Maple
Birch
Sapele
Metal
Copper
Stainless Steel
Aluminium
Brass
Color
CMYK 4 Color
Pantone Color
Brand Color Match
UV Printing
Spot UV
3D UV Printing
Shape
CR80 Credit Card Size
2 Parts Card
3 Parts Card
Any Shape
Thickness
450 Micron
760 Micron
850 Micron
Custom
Magnetic Stripes
Hi-co
Lo-co
Grey Color
Blue Color
Gold Color
12.8mm
8.4mm
7.8mm
6.5mm
Finishing
Gloss
Matt
Glittering
Metallic
Mirror
Transparent
Hologram
Hole / Stripe
Hole
Stripe
Any size
Barcodes
Code 39
Code 128
EAN 13
EAN 8
UPC-A
UPC-E
Numbering
Embossing
Engraving
Thermal
InkJek printing
DOD printing
Signature Panel
Any Size
White Color
Clear Color
Scratch Panel
Any Size
White Color
Clear Color
Smart Card
MIFARE 1K
MIFARE 4K
MIFARE Ultralight
MIFARE DESfireR
MIFARE PLUS
UCODE
ICODE
Hotel Key System
Vingcard
Salto
Be-Tech
Onity
MIWA
DORMAKABA
Others
Metal Eyelet
Ploy Bag
Protecting Film
A quick chat or a sample pack
If you’re unsure about finishes, colours or timing, we’re happy to guide you. Or start with samples and decide at your own pace.
