All About Cards

What All About Cards does

All About Cards is a German card manufacturing, distribution and services business operated under the legal entity S&K Solutions GmbH and headquartered in Passau. The company manufactures plastic cards (chip, RFID, magnetic stripe, barcode, gift, loyalty, ID and eco-friendly variants) and serves simultaneously as a value-added distributor of card printers and consumables from major global OEMs including Zebra, Matica/EDIsecure, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo and Entrust. Production is ISO-, Visa- and MasterCard-certified with a stated annual capacity of 300 million cards.

The technology stack spans retransfer and direct-to-card printing, multi-frequency RFID encoding (LF 125 kHz, HF 13.56 MHz, UHF 868/960 MHz) supporting MIFARE and LEGIC chip families, magnetic stripe encoding, contact-chip personalization (Atmel, Infineon, Arizona Microchip silicon), and laser engraving via the LCP9660 system. Beyond manufacturing, the company delivers professional services across the full card lifecycle: consulting and project planning, design, production, personalization, mailing, physical and e-fulfillment, and co-packing. It also resells card-design and label-design software (CardPresso, CardStudio, NiceLabel, BarTender), operates a visitor management system (Pridento VMS), and integrates with the Mobile Pocket app to provide digital loyalty and voucher programs that complement the physical card.

The business model combines one-time hardware and card sales, consumables (colour ribbons, overlays, laminates, cleaning supplies), professional services, software licences and recurring printer rental income. Distribution runs through a quote-based direct enterprise channel (website, trade shows, B2B analytics via Dealfront), a multi-OEM channel/reseller layer, and a transactional e-commerce shop (auto-id247.com) targeting SMB and individual buyers. Customers span ten identified verticals — retail/commerce (primary), government, hospitality, events, sports/fitness, education, culture/attractions, healthcare, corporate and cities/regions — with named users including ZG Raiffeisen markets, the City of Passau and Jumpers Fitness Studio. Revenue is not disclosed; the company is privately held with no external funding rounds reported.

Name

All About Cards

Legal name

S&K Solutions GmbH

Website

https://allaboutcards.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

All About Cards (S&K Solutions GmbH) is a Passau-based German manufacturer of plastic and RFID cards and a value-added distributor of card printers from Zebra, Matica, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo and Entrust, serving retail, government, hospitality, education, healthcare and other verticals with end-to-end card production, personalization and fulfillment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Card Manufacturing

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAMAFAH

Card Issuing & Program Management Platforms

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Payments, Wallets & Digital Banking Platforms

SECONDARYFSAMAAAE

Private-Label & Store Card Schemes

Financial & Insurance/Payments & Transaction Processing/Card Networks & Schemes

Keywords

• Plastic card manufacturing
• RFID card production
• Card printing systems
• Card personalization services
• Card fulfillment solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Passau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Cards Production & Sales: Production and sale of plastic cards including chip cards, RFID cards, magnetic stripe cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, ID cards, and specialized cards in various materials (PVC, recycled, biodegradable, wood, metal, transparent). Revenue generated from one-time card purchases, with pricing varying by technology (barcode, chip, RFID), material, volume, and finishing options.
2. Card Printers & Supplies: Sale of card printers from partner brands (Zebra, Matica EDIsecure, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo, Entrust) along with consumables (ribbons, overlays, laminates, cleaning supplies). Printers available for purchase or rent. Includes accessories like laminators, card embossers, and laser engraving systems.
3. Card Personalization Services: Professional personalization services including barcode encoding, embossing, photo/name printing, chip encoding, magnetic stripe encoding. Customers can self-personalize with purchased printers or use company's in-house capabilities.
4. Consulting & Solutions: Advisory services covering card systems design, card programs, project consulting, production planning, logistics, fulfillment, data management, and signature management. Full-service consulting from initial concept through implementation.
5. Mailing, Fulfillment & eFulfillment: Distribution services including direct mailing to branches or customers, complete fulfillment operations, and e-fulfillment capabilities. Customers can request cards to be packed and shipped according to specific requirements.
6. Software Solutions: Sale and support of card design software (CardPresso, CardStudio, ID.office360), label printing software (NiceLabel, BarTender), visitor management systems (Pridento VMS), and Zebra Virtual PrintWare.
7. Printer Rental: Flexible rental options for card printers as an alternative to outright purchase, providing cost-effective access to card printing technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

All About Cards manufactures plastic cards (chip, RFID, magnetic stripe, barcode, eco-friendly variants) and distributes card printers, laminators, and consumables from brands such as Zebra, Matica/EDIsecure, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo, and Entrust. The company also delivers end-to-end services including consulting, card design, personalization (encoding/embossing), mailing, fulfillment, and digital loyalty integration via the Mobile Pocket app. Operations are ISO-, Visa-, and MasterCard-certified with an annual production capacity of 300 million cards.

Product overview

All About Cards is a full-service plastic card solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of card printers, plastic cards, RFID media, and related services. The core offering includes card printers from major brands (Zebra, Matica/EDIsecure, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo, Entrust) alongside their own manufactured plastic cards in various technologies (chip cards, RFID cards, magnetic stripe cards, barcode cards). The product portfolio spans hardware (card printers, laminators, label printers, wristband printers, ticket printers), software (CardPresso, CardStudio), RFID media (cards, key fobs, NFC tags, wristbands), and services (consulting, production, personalization, mailing, fulfillment, software development). They also provide industry-specific solutions for identity management, customer loyalty programs, and digital card solutions including a mobile loyalty app. The company operates as manufacturer, value-added distributor, service provider, and consultant with ISO, Visa, and MasterCard certified production facilities with annual capacity of 300 million cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mobile pocket: Free app for consumers to collect loyalty cards digitally on smartphone

Products and services

• Plastic Cards (Chip, RFID, Magnetic Stripe, Barcode) Manufactured plastic cards in credit-card format including chip cards, magnetic stripe cards, barcode/QR cards, and hybrid cards for loyalty, gift, identification, healthcare, and access applications. Available in various finishes and materials.
• Environmentally Friendly Cards Eco-friendly plastic cards made from recycled PVC, cardboard, wood, grass, or degradable BIO PVC/PET-G for organizations seeking sustainable card options at standard pricing.
• RFID Media (Cards, Key Fobs, NFC Tags, Wristbands) RFID media portfolio including cards, key fobs, NFC tags, wristbands, labels, and special shapes for contactless identification, time tracking, access control, payment, and visitor management, supporting multiple frequencies and chip technologies.
• Card Printers (Zebra, Matica/EDIsecure, Magicard, Evolis, HID Fargo, Entrust) Card printers from partner brands ranging from entry-level (Zebra ZXP Series 1/3, ZC100, Magicard) to professional industrial retransfer systems (Matica XID8300/XID9600E), offered with optional magnetic stripe, contact chip, and RFID encoding.
• Laminators Card laminators (EDIsecure ILM-LS, ILM-DS, ILM, and MC-L) for applying protective overlays and security holograms to issued plastic cards.
• Label, Wristband and Ticket Printers Label printers (Epson, Zebra), wristband printers (Zebra ZD510-HC), and ticket printers (Boca, ITX) for identification, patient/event tracking, and entry-pass applications.
• Laser Engraving System (LCP9660) LCP9660 laser engraving system for permanent, tamper-resistant personalization of plastic cards.
• Printer Supplies (Colour Ribbons, Overlays, Cleaning Supplies) Consumables for distributed card printers including colour ribbons, overlays, laminates, and cleaning supplies.
• Card Design Software (CardPresso, CardStudio, ID.office360, Pridento VMS, Zebra Virtual PrintWare) Card design, issuance, and visitor management software (CardPresso, CardStudio, ID.office360, Pridento VMS, Zebra Virtual PrintWare) sold and supported alongside the printer portfolio.
• Label Printing Software (NiceLabel, BarTender) Label design and printing software (NiceLabel, BarTender) sold to support access control, identity management, and visitor management label workflows.
• Card Packaging Solutions Card packaging solutions ranging from simple and POS packaging to premium effects (push/pull, flip, 3D), exclusive packaging, and festive/advent-calendar packaging for retail presentation.
• Identity Solutions Bundled identity-management offerings including patient identification, ID-card issuance, event accreditation, visitor management (Pridento VMS), and signature management.
• Customer Loyalty Solutions Customer loyalty program bundles covering gift card programs, loyalty card systems, card packaging, and co-packing services for retailers and brands.
• Digital Solutions (Mobile Pocket Loyalty) Digital loyalty offering that integrates customer brands into the Mobile Pocket smartphone app, enabling consumers to store and redeem loyalty cards digitally alongside physical card programs.
• Consulting & Solutions Services End-to-end consulting covering card systems design, card programs, project consulting, production, logistics, fulfillment, e-fulfillment, design, data management, and signature management.
• Production, Personalization, Mailing & Fulfillment Services In-house card production plus personalization (barcode, embossing, photo/name printing, chip and magnetic stripe encoding), direct mailing to branches or end customers, and complete fulfillment operations.
• Custom Software Development Custom software development services for card systems, integrations, and related applications.
• Card Printer Rental Program Flexible rental of card printers as an alternative to purchase, providing recurring access to printing technology for mid-market customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity of 300 million cards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZebracoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary card printer partner offering Zebra ZC series, ZXP series, and professional card printers. All About Cards serves as value-added distributor for Zebra products including ZC300, ZXP Series 1/3/7, and recommends Zebra printers across most applications.
• identis Matica/EDIsecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Matica/EDIsecure retransfer printers including XID 8100, XID 8300, and XID 9600E models with inline lamination and encoding options.
• NXP Semiconductors (MIFARE)coreTechnology or IntegrationMIFARE is the world's most widely used RFID card technology (registered trademark of NXP B.V.). All About Cards offers MIFARE Classic, DESFire, and Ultralight chip cards due to high volumes and attractive pricing.
• LEGIC Identsystems AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for LEGIC contactless chip cards including LEGIC advant and LEGIC prime series. LEGIC cards offer high security standards and multi-application capability suitable for industrial time recording and access control.
• Mobile PocketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital loyalty card integration allowing consumers to collect loyalty cards on smartphone. All About Cards integrates customer brands into the mobile pocket app for digital card programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEMIA: IDEMIA is one of the largest global providers of secure identity, payment cards, and government credentials. Comparable to All About Cards' manufacturing scope but at vastly greater scale and breadth (financial issuance, SIMs, biometric ID); competes for the same large enterprise and government card programs.

Direct peers

• HID Global: HID Global (an ASSA ABLOY company) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of card printers (HID Fargo line), RFID cards, and identity credentials. Direct peer as both a printer manufacturer that All About Cards distributes and a competitor selling direct to the same enterprise/government buyer with broader software stack.
• Magicard (Magicard Ultima): Magicard is a UK-based card printer OEM specializing in secure ID issuance with HoloKote security features. Direct peer as a partner whose printers All About Cards distributes and as a competing OEM selling direct into the same secure ID and education verticals.
• Matica Technologies: Matica Technologies is a global manufacturer of card issuance systems including retransfer printers (XID series) and central issuance platforms. Direct peer as core OEM partner and competitor in enterprise financial and government card programs; All About Cards specifically distributes Matica/EDIsecure products.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies is one of the world's largest manufacturers of card printers (ZC series, ZXP series) and also supplier of label and wristband printers relevant to All About Cards' portfolio. Direct peer as the primary OEM partner and a competitor increasingly selling direct to enterprise customers.
• CTS (Card Technology Solutions): CTS is a German full-service provider of card technology solutions, card printers, and personalization services. Direct comparable to All About Cards given overlap in customer base (German SMEs, retailers, government) and full-stack service model from consulting through fulfillment.
• ABnote (American Banknote Corporation): ABnote is a manufacturer of secure financial, identification, and loyalty plastic cards. Direct peer in plastic card manufacturing with similar finishing and personalization capabilities; serves a comparable customer mix of financial institutions, retailers, and government programs.
• Evolis: Evolis designs and manufactures card printers and related consumables for instant issuance across SMB and enterprise. Direct peer as a listed printer OEM whose products All About Cards distributes as a value-added reseller and competitor in end-customer deals.
• Entrust (formerly Entrust Datacard): Entrust is a global identity and secure card issuance provider, offering printers, software, and card personalization services. Direct comparable to All About Cards' printer distribution + personalization model, though at far greater scale and with proprietary software and issuance platforms.

Regional players

• Veridos (Giesecke+Devrient / Bundesdruckerei JV): Veridos is a German-headquartered identity solutions provider jointly owned by Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei, focused on government passports, ID cards, and secure credentials. Comparable to All About Cards' identity and credentialing work but with deeper government programs footprint in Germany and across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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