MIFARE

Name

MIFARE

Legal name

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Website

https://mifare.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contactless NFC IC products

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Payment PIN Pads, Card Readers & NFC Contactless Devices (HDACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO), Open-Loop EMV Contactless Fare Payments (THAIAMAD)

Keywords

• Contactless IC products
• NFC smart cards
• Transport ticketing chips
• Secure access control
• RFID NFC semiconductors

Headquarters

HQ city

Gratkorn

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contactless IC Product Sales: MIFARE generates revenue through the sale of contactless IC (integrated circuit) products including MIFARE DUOX, DESFire, Plus, Classic, Ultralight, SAM, and 2GO cloud services. Products are sold through NXP's global distribution network.
2. Licensing and Brand Royalties: MIFARE products are licensed to partners in the MIFARE Partner Program. The program includes chip card and reader manufacturers, consultants, service and solution providers, and system integrators who pay for access to MIFARE technology and branding.
3. Partner Program Tiers: The MIFARE Partner Program includes tiered membership levels (Registered, Advanced, Premium, System Integrator, Certification, Accredited Training) that partners can join to access MIFARE products, trainings, and ecosystem collaboration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MIFARE is NXP's brand for contactless integrated circuit (IC) products compliant with the ISO/IEC 14443 international standard and interoperable with NFC technology, with a typical read/write distance of 10 cm. The portfolio includes seven product families (DUOX, DESFire, Plus, Classic, 2GO, Ultralight, SAM) sold as chip hardware and a cloud credential service to manufacturers, system integrators, and solution providers. Products serve over 40 applications including contactless payments, transport ticketing, access management, EV charging, smart car access, loyalty, and hospitality.

Product overview

MIFARE is NXP's well-known brand for a wide range of contactless IC products with a typical read/write distance of 10 cm, compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 and NFC standards, used in over 40 different applications worldwide. The portfolio includes seven core product families: MIFARE DUOX (high-security dual cryptography), MIFARE DESFire (AES hardware cryptography for mobile schemes), MIFARE Plus (AES upgrade path), MIFARE Classic (ISO/IEC 14443 Type-A compliant entry product), MIFARE 2GO (cloud credential management for mobile/wearables), MIFARE Ultralight (limited-use tickets), and MIFARE SAM (secure storage). The products serve applications including contactless payments, transport ticketing, access control, EV charging, automotive access, loyalty, and hospitality across form factors like paper tickets, smart cards, and NFC-enabled devices. Development tools include NFC TagInfo and NFC TagWriter apps, supported by a partner ecosystem program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIFARE DUOX: High security product combining asymmetric and symmetric cryptography in a single chip for access management, secure car access, EV-charging and more.
• MIFARE DESFire
• MIFARE Plus
• MIFARE Classic
• MIFARE 2GO
• MIFARE Ultralight
• MIFARE SAM

Products and services

• MIFARE DUOX High-security contactless IC product combining asymmetric and symmetric cryptography in a single chip, designed for access management, secure car access, EV-charging, and similar security-sensitive applications.
• MIFARE DESFire Highly secure contactless IC solution with DES, 2K3DES, 3K3DES and AES hardware cryptography, supporting integration into mobile schemes and multi-application smart card solutions.
• MIFARE Plus Contactless IC product with enhanced performance and security features, offering a quick, cost-effective migration path to upgrade existing contactless infrastructures to AES security.
• MIFARE Classic Contactless IC product fully compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type-A, available with 1 kB and 4 kB memory and 7-byte or 4-byte identifiers.
• MIFARE 2GO Cloud service solution that manages digitized MIFARE product-based credentials on NFC-enabled mobile devices and wearables.
• MIFARE Ultralight Contactless IC product delivering high security for limited-use tickets and key cards, positioned as an ideal replacement for magstripe, barcode, and QR-code infrastructures.
• MIFARE SAM Contactless IC module offering secure storage and communication for a variety of infrastructures, used to host keys and perform secure cryptographic operations for reader-side systems.
• NFC TagInfo App Developer-facing mobile application that identifies the IC types on contactless cards and checks the origin of the IC manufacturer.
• NFC TagWriter App Developer-facing mobile application that writes NFC tags, enabling users to store contacts and bookmarks, pair with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, enable hotspots, and send text messages with a tap.
• MIFARE Partner Program Tiered ecosystem program connecting chip card and reader manufacturers, consultants, service and solution providers, and system integrators, with tiers including Registered, Advanced, Premium, System Integrator, Certification, and Accredited Training Partners.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered premium, advanced, core, registered and minor.

• AdvanIDepremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvanIDe is a Premium Partner providing components for RFID transponders, chip cards and RFID readers and terminals. Headquartered in Singapore.
• HID GlobalpremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHID Global is a Premium Partner that makes it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Headquartered in Austin, Texas.
• LinxenspremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinxens is a Premium Partner at the forefront of technological advancements that shape the way people pay, communicate, identify and access.
• Paragon IDpremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParagon ID is a Premium Partner and one of the leaders in identification solutions in the eID, transport, smart cities, traceability, brand protection and payment sectors. Headquartered in France.
• WeikengpremiumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeikeng is a Premium Partner and full-service distributor of electronic components and peripheral solutions. Headquartered in Taiwan, China.
• IdentivadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdentiv is an Advanced Partner and a global leader in IoT and cybersecurity solutions. Headquartered in the USA with supporting regions across EMEA, Americas, and APAC.
• Apply Card Technology LimitedadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApply Card Technology Limited is an Advanced Partner headquartered in China (Mainland) supporting regions across GC, EMEA, Americas, and APAC.
• Plasticard-ZFT GmbH & Co. KGadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlasticard-ZFT GmbH & Co. KG is an Advanced Partner headquartered in Germany.
• CALMELL SAadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCALMELL SA is an Advanced Partner headquartered in Spain.
• LEGIC Identsystems LtdadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEGIC Identsystems Ltd is an Advanced Partner headquartered in Switzerland.
• ID-ware Group B.V.advancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorID-ware Group B.V. is an Advanced Partner headquartered in the Netherlands.
• @RFIDadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor@RFID is an Advanced Partner headquartered in Bulgaria.
• Tatwah Technology Co., LtdadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTatwah Technology Co., Ltd is an Advanced Partner.
• IDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbHadvancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIDENTA Ausweissysteme GmbH is an Advanced Partner.
• SAG Co., Ltd.advancedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAG Co., Ltd. is an Advanced Partner headquartered in Taiwan.
• UL SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationUL Solutions provides Functional Certification Level 1 for MIFARE products, ensuring that licensed product implementations conform to MIFARE specifications.
• Arsenal TesthousecoreTechnology or IntegrationArsenal Testhouse provides Functional Certification Level 2 for MIFARE products, testing and certifying proper MIFARE product functionality on the RFID (air) interface (ISO/IEC 14443A part 3).
• Common Criteria PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommon Criteria Portal provides Security Certification (EAL4+) for MIFARE ICs, ensuring correct implementation of security-related features.
• TRUSTCBcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRUSTCB provides the MIFARE Security Certification Scheme, a dedicated security certification program for MIFARE products.
• Gelikom GmbH & Co. KGregisteredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGelikom GmbH & Co. KG is a Registered Partner specializing in Corporate ID, Student ID, Transport Ticketing, Micropayment, and EV Charging Stations applications.
• Ecartes TechnologyregisteredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcartes Technology is a Registered Partner headquartered in India, supporting Car Access, Corporate ID, Student ID, Hospitality, Transport Ticketing, Micropayment, Loyalty Cards, and EV Charging Stations.
• Databac Group LimitedregisteredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDatabac Group Limited is a Registered Partner headquartered in the United Kingdom, supporting Car Access, Corporate ID, Student ID, Hospitality, Transport Ticketing, and Loyalty Cards.
• Valid SAregisteredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValid SA is a Registered Partner headquartered in Brazil, specializing in Transport Ticketing.
• Sinfotech.it SRLregisteredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSinfotech.it SRL is a Registered Partner headquartered in Italy, supporting Car Access, Corporate ID, Student ID, Hospitality, Transport Ticketing, Micropayment, Loyalty Cards, and EV Charging Stations.
• TimesysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTimesys is a leading provider of embedded open source software, engineering services, and security solutions. Provides BSP Lifecycle Maintenance services for NXP products including Linux BSP security monitoring and patching.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Identiv: Identiv is a MIFARE Advanced Partner and an IoT/security specialist producing RFID and NFC inlays, tags, and readers; it competes in adjacent secure identification and access-control niches to MIFARE's installed base.
• Paragon ID: Paragon ID is a MIFARE Premium Partner that also manufactures contactless smart cards, RFID inlays, and eID/transport ticketing solutions, making it both a channel partner and a competitor in identification and ticketing markets.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global (Assa Abloy): HID Global is a MIFARE Premium Partner but also a major independent producer of contactless cards, readers, and credential solutions serving access control and secure identity markets that overlap with MIFARE.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP is the parent company that owns the MIFARE brand and produces the underlying contactless ICs; MIFARE operates as a product brand within NXP's broader secure connectivity portfolio, making NXP both the parent and the most direct operational comparator.
• Thales Group: Thales provides secure contactless solutions for transit, government ID, and payments through its DIS business, overlapping with MIFARE's ticketing and identification use cases as a larger, broader-portfolio incumbent.

Direct peers

• Texas Instruments: TI produces NFC/RFID transceiver and tag ICs (e.g., Tag-it HF-I, RF430 series) targeting industrial, asset tracking, and access use cases that overlap with MIFARE's contactless IC portfolio.
• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics manufactures NFC controllers and secure contactless ICs that compete with MIFARE in transit, access control, and payments; both serve OEMs and integrators building ISO/IEC 14443-compatible readers and tags.
• Infineon Technologies: Infineon offers security and contactless IC products (including its SECORA and CIPURSE platforms) that directly compete with MIFARE in transit ticketing, government ID, and payment applications.
• LEGIC Identsystems: LEGIC manufactures contactless smart-card ICs and reader modules for access control, cashless payment, and IoT, and is also a MIFARE Advanced Partner; its technology and target customers closely mirror MIFARE's secure contactless IC offering.
• Sony (FeliCa): Sony's FeliCa is a competing contactless IC platform dominant in Japan and parts of Asia for transit and micropayments; it competes head-to-head with MIFARE in transit ticketing and contactless payment deployments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nxp_mifare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NXPDeveloperZone
• Facebookfacebook.com/nxpsemi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nxpmifare

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MIFARE