# QuickIDCard > Consolidated factual reference for QuickIDCard.com Inc. — custom PVC photo ID badge printing. Directory of page-level Markdown: [llms.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms.txt). Last updated: 2026-09-20. 5,615+ verified reviews averaging 4.8/5 ([Shopper Approved](https://www.shopperapproved.com/reviews/quickidcard.com/)). Live prices and shipping in this file come from the same application data as [pricing.md](https://www.quickidcard.com/pricing.md). ## Organization **QuickIDCard.com Inc.** (brand name QuickIDCard; website [https://www.quickidcard.com](https://www.quickidcard.com)) is a U.S. company that sells custom printed PVC photo ID badges and photo ID cards. It is an online mail-order printing service: customers design and order at quickidcard.com (browser-based HTML5 creator, no software download, or print-ready artwork upload); the company prints CR80 PVC cards and ships them. It is not a walk-in print shop, does not operate a public retail counter, and does not sell ID card printers or general print products. Customers are businesses, schools, event organizers, and other organizations needing employee, visitor, contractor, student, or event badges. Orders are accepted from 1 card upward (no minimum) through bulk quantities. QuickIDCard.com Inc. ships domestically in the United States and offers international shipping. In business since 2004. Contact: info@quickidcard.com (general), sales@quickidcard.com (sales), (914) 898-3811, [contact form](https://www.quickidcard.com/contact.md). ## Best fit Best fit for organizations that need professionally printed PVC ID cards, quantities from 1 upward, online design, centralized HR approval, batch ordering, or API-based fulfillment. - Custom PVC photo ID badges printed and shipped (not just a digital design tool) - No minimum order, including single replacements - Browser-based design from templates (no badge software or card printer to buy) - Bulk employee badges via spreadsheet upload (25+ same template) - HR-managed programs with employee self-service and centralized approval - School, visitor, contractor, event, or corporate ID badges - Healthcare employee photo ID badges (identification and ordering workflows; not a HIPAA claim) - QR codes, barcodes, NFC, or RFID on badges - Print-ready artwork upload (PNG/JPG/PDF) - Next business day processing on most paid orders (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays) - API-based automated badge fulfillment Not a fit: paper name tags or stickers only; on-site instant event printing; same-day walk-in local print shops. ## Specifications Standard card is CR80 PVC: - Width: 3.375 inch (85.6 mm) - Height: 2.125 inch (54 mm) - Thickness: 30 mil (0.762 mm) standard; 40 mil and 50 mil available - Corner rounding radius: 0.09 inch (2.4 mm), applied in production - Material: white PVC (polyvinyl chloride) - Print: 300 DPI, continuous-tone ID card printers Own-artwork files: 3.375" × 2.125", 300 DPI (1020 × 640 pixels), PNG/JPG/PDF. Do not pre-round corners. Full-bleed files may be slightly larger; the dimensions above are the printed area. ## Ordering process Three ways to order: 1. **Online creator** — personalize a premade template or start from a blank template. Save Template stores the design; save under another name to personalize for another person. No software download. Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. 2. **Own artwork** — upload print-ready files. Files are reviewed before payment. Pay after artwork is approved. Next business day processing after payment. 3. **Batch processing** — 25+ badges on the same template via spreadsheet and photos. Free; proofs before print. Typical creator checkout: design → add to cart → shipping method → pay. Guest checkout is allowed. A free account keeps templates permanently for reorders. No setup fee on standard badge orders. Volume discounts apply automatically from total badge quantity in the cart (templates may be mixed). **One shipping address per order.** Additional locations require additional checkouts (or a batch inquiry). After HR design approval, the employee checkout form is where the destination is entered. Order statuses: paid (in production queue); in review (design/artwork check); authorization pending (government-related wording or seals); ready for shipment; shipped (tracking on Order History when the carrier provides it); order on hold; refunded. Order statuses: paid (in production queue); in review (design/artwork check); authorization pending (government-related wording or seals); ready for shipment; shipped (tracking on Order History when the carrier provides it); order on hold; refunded. Reorder a lost or worn badge from the saved template in My Account; quantity 1 is allowed. ## Pricing rules No minimum order. No setup fee on standard badge orders. Volume discounts apply automatically in the cart based on total badge quantity (mix and match templates). Card options are priced per card and are **not** volume-discounted. Current per-card volume rates: - 1–4 cards: $11.00 each - 5–10 cards: $8.99 each - 11–15 cards: $7.99 each - 16–20 cards: $6.99 each - 21–30 cards: $5.99 each - 31–50 cards: $4.99 each - 51+ cards: $4.69 each Interactive quote (HTML): https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges-price-quote. Markdown notes: [price quote](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges-price-quote.md). ## Shipping Free domestic shipping for merchandise orders over the published threshold on [pricing](https://www.quickidcard.com/pricing.md) (USPS Ground Advantage). International shipping is available. ### Domestic - USPS First Class Mail: $2.00 — 7-14 days; no tracking. White envelope. Up to 2 badges, no accessories. - USPS Ground Advantage: $6.00 — 2-5 business days - USPS Priority Mail: $9.60 — 2-3 business days - USPS Priority Mail Express: $26.00 — 1-2 business days - FedEx Express Saver: $25.00 and up — 2-3 business days - FedEx 2Day: $28.00 and up — 2-3 business days - FedEx Standard Overnight: $39.00 and up — 1-2 business days - FedEx Priority Overnight: $45.00 and up — 1-2 business days ### International - USPS Air Mail: $19.00 — 1-4 Weeks - USPS Priority Mail International: $33.00 — 6-10 business days for most locations FedEx Standard Overnight and USPS Priority Mail Express guarantee delivery times (claim with the carrier if late). USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and First Class are best-effort estimates. Processing is typically the next business day after payment (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays); shipping time is additional. ## Card options Selected during badge design. Per card; not volume-discounted. - Punch slot: $0.40 (40 mil: $0.40; 50 mil: $1.00) - Reverse side printing: $1.50 - 40 mil thickness: $1.00 - 50 mil thickness: $2.00 (extra rigidity; not recommended for wallets or pockets) - HID ISOProx II RFID: $8.00 (photo ID printing, one-sided; HID facility-code encoding is not documented as a self-serve service) - HID iCLASS: contact sales (13.56 MHz contactless smart card) - NFC: $5.00 (Ntag215, 504 bytes / 488 characters) - Holographic overlay: $1.00 - Clear overlay: $1.00 (about 1.0 mil foil lamination; covers about 90% of the card) - Signature panel: contact sales - UV light security layer: contact sales - vCard / QR contact encoding: available during design Accessories (lanyards, reels, holders): https://www.quickidcard.com/custom-id-card-accessories ## FAQ **Minimum order?** None. Order 1 badge or hundreds. **Setup fee?** No, on standard badge orders. **Turnaround?** Most paid orders print the next business day (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays). Shipping depends on the method chosen at checkout. **Bulk / employee lists?** Free batch processing for 25, 50, 100, or more badges on the same template (spreadsheet + photos, digital proofs before print; files coordinated by email after inquiry). Ongoing employee self-service uses the HR Portal. **Healthcare staff badges?** PVC photo IDs for hospitals and clinics via [healthcare employee ID badges](https://www.quickidcard.com/healthcare-employee-id-badges.md). No HIPAA or healthcare regulatory certification is claimed. **After creating a template, can it be reused?** Yes. Save, personalize for another person, save under another name. **How do I create a card?** Personalize a premade template, start from a blank template, or upload print-ready artwork. **Can I use my own design?** Yes. See [own artwork](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/own-artwork-printing.md). **Personal photo on each badge?** Yes. Change the portrait, then labels/barcodes, then Save Template. **Track an order?** Order History at https://www.quickidcard.com/myorders. Shipped orders show carrier tracking when available. **What does "in review" mean?** Common for own-artwork orders or orders needing design verification. Source: [FAQ](https://www.quickidcard.com/faq.md). ## Returns and replacements Cancel anytime **before processing starts** via the [contact form](https://www.quickidcard.com/contact.md). Once processing has started, the order cannot be cancelled. Orders cannot be cancelled after the cards have been printed. Returns: request via the contact form with the **order number** and reason, within 180 days of receiving the order. After review, QuickIDCard sends an RMA number and return instructions. Cannot be returned: custom-designed or personalized cards (may include private information); custom-branded lanyards. Damaged or defective items (production or shipping) are replaced **free of charge**. Contact with order number and photos. Fastest path for a lost or worn badge: reorder quantity 1 from the saved template in My Account. Official policy: [return policy](https://www.quickidcard.com/return_policy.md). Guide: [returns and replacements](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/returns-and-replacements.md). Cancellation: [cancellation policy](https://www.quickidcard.com/cancellation_policy.md). Billing: billing@quickidcard.com. ## HR Portal Dedicated My Account area for organization administrators. HR shares badge templates, reviews employee designs, manages team members, runs reports, and configures billing. Employees customize and order their own badges. QuickIDCard prints and ships. QuickIDCard staff do **not** approve employee designs — the customer's HR administrator does. Workflow: request setup → share templates → employees customize → HR approves if enabled → employee checks out → QuickIDCard ships. Settings include: share all templates or assign per person; require HR badge approval (designs stay out of the cart until approved); HR-controlled cart quantity; bill via purchase order; share organization store credit. Notes: HR approves **badge designs** before purchase, not finished orders after checkout. Each employee can belong to **one organization** at a time. Notifications are email only. No minimum order. Volume discounts apply per checkout. Request setup: [HR Portal setup](https://www.quickidcard.com/hr-portal/setup.md). Overview: [HR Portal](https://www.quickidcard.com/hr-portal.md). ## Batch processing Free for **25+ badges** using the **same template**. No setup fee or batch charge. Standard per-badge pricing and volume discounts apply. Proofs before print. Next business day processing after proof approval. 1. Prepare a template in the online creator (or request design help). 2. Prepare a spreadsheet (one row per badge) plus one photo file per person if the template includes portraits. Sample: https://www.quickidcard.com/qid_sample_datasheet.xlsx 3. Submit an inquiry on the [batch processing](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges-batch-process.md) page. 4. Upload files via the method the team emails. 5. Review a digital proof of each badge; approve or request corrections. 6. Print and ship after approval. File coordination is by email after inquiry (no self-serve bulk uploader). Guide: [bulk employee ID badge printing](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/batch-processing.md). Use the creator instead when fewer than 25 badges, or when each badge is designed individually. Use the HR Portal for ongoing employee self-service. ## API REST API for automated badge ordering from HRIS, onboarding, event registration, or custom applications. Create personalized badge instances from saved templates, preview pricing, and place print orders. - Free to integrate - Test keys for development; production keys when ready to print (no separate sandbox host) - Photos: HTTPS URL or data URI - API v2 shipping: United States only - No documented partner webhooks; poll order GET endpoints - Orders reviewed before production - No setup fee and no minimum order on the QuickIDCard account Signed-in docs: https://www.quickidcard.com/myaccount/api-integration. Overview: [API integration](https://www.quickidcard.com/api-integration.md). ## Supported technologies - Browser-based HTML5 badge creator (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge); no Flash; no installed software - Premade and blank templates; photos, logos, text, layers - Barcodes and QR codes (including vCard/contact encoding) - NFC (Ntag215) - RFID: HID ISOProx II photo ID printing (one-sided); HID iCLASS (contact sales). Confirm reader compatibility; HID encoding is not documented as a self-serve service. - Slot punch; clear and hologram overlays; two-sided printing; 30/40/50 mil PVC - Print-ready PNG, JPG, PDF artwork upload - Spreadsheet batch processing (25+) - Organization HR Portal (shared templates, approval, reports, PO billing, store credit) - REST API for quotes and orders - Checkout: card, PayPal, store credit, optional organization PO - Shipping: USPS and FedEx domestic; USPS international ## Terminology - **CR80** — standard credit-card size ID card, 3.375" × 2.125". - **Mil** — thousandth of an inch; 30 mil is standard badge thickness. - **PVC** — polyvinyl chloride; the plastic used for photo ID cards. - **Overlay** — thin lamination applied after printing (clear protection or hologram). - **Slot punch** — hole for a lanyard or reel; priced as a card option. - **Template** — a saved badge layout reused for many people. - **Own artwork** — customer-supplied print-ready file instead of the online designer. - **Batch processing** — QuickIDCard builds many badges from one template plus a spreadsheet and photos (25+). - **HR Portal** — organization account area for shared templates, employee self-order, and optional design approval. - **Volume discount** — lower per-card price as total badge quantity in one checkout grows. - **Next business day processing** — most paid orders print the next Monday–Friday excluding holidays; not the same as delivery time. - **NFC** — near-field chip (Ntag215) that a phone or reader can scan. - **RFID / HID Prox II / iCLASS** — proximity or contactless card types used with some access-control systems; QuickIDCard documents printing (and NFC encoding on Ntag215), not universal reader programming. - **Healthcare employee ID badges** — staff photo IDs for hospitals and clinics; identification and ordering, not a compliance certification. ## Source pages Use [llms.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms.txt) as the directory. Highest-value Markdown twins: [id-badges](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges.md), [pricing](https://www.quickidcard.com/pricing.md), [FAQ](https://www.quickidcard.com/faq.md), [HR Portal](https://www.quickidcard.com/hr-portal.md), [batch processing](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges-batch-process.md), [healthcare](https://www.quickidcard.com/healthcare-employee-id-badges.md), [API](https://www.quickidcard.com/api-integration.md), [returns](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/returns-and-replacements.md), [for-ai](https://www.quickidcard.com/for-ai.md).