Plastic-ID.com

What Plastic-ID.com does

Plastic-ID.com, legally ID Card Centre Ltd, is a UK-based e-commerce distributor and reseller of physical identification products, founded in 2012 and registered in England and Wales with operational headquarters in Northampton. The company sells ID card printers from major manufacturers (Zebra, Evolis, Magicard, IDP, Entrust Datacard, HID Fargo, HiTi, Matica, PriceCardPro, 2XL), plastic cards (blank, coloured, specialty, eco-friendly), printer ribbons and cleaning kits, lanyards (plain, pre-printed, custom, eco, specialist), badge holders and accessories, access control technology (MIFARE, HID, Paxton, Salto, Elatec, TDSi, ACT, PAC), and ID card design software (CardExchange, CardPresso). The product range covers the complete ID card lifecycle from printing to wearing to access control integration.

The business operates as a direct-to-customer e-commerce retailer via plastic-id.com, supplemented by phone and email sales channels. Pricing is unit/pack-based with no subscription or recurring revenue model — printers range from approximately £530 to £1,345+, blank card packs from £7.99 to £45, and lanyard packs from £6.50 to £73.75, with custom-printed products on quote-based pricing. Distribution advantages include same-day dispatch on stock orders before 3pm, free mainland UK delivery on orders over £150, and a price-match guarantee. Customer segments span general businesses, NHS/healthcare, education (schools, sixth forms, universities), and events/conferences, with NHS-specific branded products (NHS logo lanyards, #hellomynameis variants) securing healthcare vertical credentials.

The company is a micro-business with 1-10 employees and operates without proprietary technology, patents, or disclosed funding. Revenue is generated purely through one-time product sales as a multi-brand reseller/distributor. Marketing relies on organic search, social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletters, a content blog, and Trustpilot reviews. The business model is fundamentally a commodity distribution play dependent on supplier relationships with card printer OEMs and breadth of SKU coverage rather than technology differentiation or recurring revenue streams.

Name

Plastic-ID.com

Legal name

ID Card Centre Ltd

Website

https://plastic-id.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plastic-ID.com (ID Card Centre Ltd) is a UK-based e-commerce reseller of ID card printers, plastic cards, lanyards, ribbons, access control products, and ID software, serving businesses, NHS, education, and events customers across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware and Consumables): Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products including ID card printers, plastic cards (blank and pre-printed), lanyards, badge holders, printer ribbons, cleaning kits, access control cards and readers, and related accessories. Products are sold on a one-time transaction basis with unit pricing per item or pack. No recurring subscription revenue model is indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plastic-ID.com (trading as ID Card Centre Ltd) is a UK-based e-commerce retailer and reseller of ID card issuance products. It supplies blank and pre-printed PVC plastic cards, ID card printers (Evolis, Zebra, Magicard, IDP, Datacard, HID Fargo, HiTi, Matica), printer ribbons and cleaning kits, lanyards (plain, pre-printed, custom, and eco-friendly options), badge holders, badge reels, clips, and access control products (MIFARE, HID, Paxton, Salto, Elatec). It also stocks card design software (CardExchange and CardPresso) and offers custom lanyard printing via quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Plastic-ID.com is a UK-based e-commerce retailer specializing in ID card issuance solutions. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical identification products rather than a modular software platform. The product range centers on plastic ID cards, fobs, and badges alongside the hardware to print them (ID card printers from Zebra, Evolis, Magicard, IDP, Datacard, HID Fargo, HiTi, and Matica), the consumables to run those printers (ribbons and cleaning kits), and the accessories to wear and display the badges (lanyards, badge holders, badge reels, clips, and necklaces). The company also offers access control technology products (proximity cards and readers from MIFARE, Paxton, Salto, and HID) and card design software (CardExchange and CardPresso). The portfolio is organized around the complete lifecycle of an ID card: printing supplies, wearing accessories, software tools, and access control integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Cards & Fobs
• ID Card Printers
• Printer Ribbons
• Lanyards
• ID Accessories
• Access Control Products
• ID Card Software
• Custom Printed Lanyards

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EvoliscoreTechnology or IntegrationEvolis is a leading manufacturer of plastic card printers. Plastic-ID.com is an authorised reseller of Evolis printers (including Evolis Agilia, Primacy 2, Zenius, Badgy, Pebble 4), Evolis ribbons (YMCKO, colour, monochrome), Evolis cleaning kits, and Evolis lamination modules. Products include Evolis eco paper cards (an eco-friendly alternative to PVC).
• MagicardcoreTechnology or IntegrationMagicard is a manufacturer of ID card printers. Plastic-ID.com stocks the full Magicard printer range including Magicard Pronto100, Magicard 300, Magicard 600, and Magicard Enduro/Rio Pro. Reseller of Magicard ribbons (EN1 YMCKO, YMCKO-KO), printhead assemblies, and cleaning kits.
• Zebra (Zebra Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationZebra is a leading ID card printer manufacturer. Plastic-ID.com resells Zebra printers including ZC100, ZC300, ZC350, ZXP Series 8, and ZC10L (oversized). Full range of Zebra ribbons (YMCKO, monochrome) for ZC and ZXP series printers.
• IDP (International Design & Programming)coreTechnology or IntegrationIDP is a manufacturer of ID card printers. Plastic-ID.com resells IDP SMART series printers including SMART-21S (single-sided), SMART-51D (dual-sided), SMART-30, SMART-31, SMART-50, SMART-51, SMART-70, and associated ribbons.
• MIFARE (NXP Semiconductors)coreTechnology or IntegrationMIFARE is a widely used contactless smart card technology (13.56 MHz, ISO 14443A) by NXP Semiconductors, commonly used for cashless vending and access control. Plastic-ID.com stocks MIFARE Classic 1K EV1 cards (S50), MIFARE cards, Salto MIFARE 1KB cards, and Fudan 1K cards compatible with MIFARE readers. Featured product and key brand category.
• Paxton AccesscoreTechnology or IntegrationPaxton is a UK-based manufacturer of electronic access control systems. Plastic-ID.com stocks Paxton Net2 ISO Prox Cards (692-500, pack of 10) programmed for use with Paxton Net2 access control systems.
• Salto SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSalto is a manufacturer of wireless access control solutions and virtual networking. Plastic-ID.com stocks Salto MIFARE 1KB Cards (PCM01KB) which are Salto Virtual Network compatible and printable CR80 white cards.
• HID GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHID Global is a leading provider of identity and access control solutions. Plastic-ID.com stocks HID cards and tags for access control as a dedicated brand category, alongside HID Fargo printers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• ID Card Group: US-based ID card supplies e-commerce retailer offering printers, ribbons, cards, and accessories. Comparable business model and product range to Plastic-ID.com, but focused primarily on the North American market rather than competing directly in the UK.

Emerging players

• Magicard: UK-based ID card printer manufacturer (Pronto100, 300, 600, Enduro/Rio Pro). Plastic-ID.com is a core reseller of Magicard printers and ribbons; Magicard's UK origin and mid-market positioning create direct competitive overlap in the UK SME and education segments.
• CardExchange: ID card design and issuance software provider whose products Plastic-ID.com resells. Partial overlap as a software-only player in the ID issuance value chain; could be a partner or substitute depending on the customer's self-serve vs. managed approach.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in enterprise asset intelligence, including the ZC and ZXP ID card printer lines that Plastic-ID.com resells. A much larger incumbent that could compete with Plastic-ID.com via direct enterprise sales or its own e-commerce channel.
• Seton: UK-based identification, safety, and signage products distributor serving workplace and institutional buyers. Overlaps with Plastic-ID.com in lanyards, badges, and ID accessories, but as part of a much broader workplace products catalogue.
• Brady Corporation: Global identification and safety products manufacturer offering ID badges, lanyards, printers, and labels across multiple verticals. Larger and more diversified than Plastic-ID.com, but overlaps in the core ID issuance and identification accessory categories.
• Evolis: French-based leading manufacturer of plastic card printers (Primacy, Zenius, Agilia, Badgy). Plastic-ID.com is an authorised reseller; Evolis also operates direct sales channels and could compete with resellers if it shifts further toward direct-to-consumer. Overlaps in card printing hardware and eco paper cards.
• Avery Products: Global labels, badges, and identification products manufacturer. Overlaps with Plastic-ID.com in name badges, ID labels, and identification accessories but operates at much larger scale across a broader product portfolio including consumer and office products.

Direct peers

• Plastic Card Services: UK-based plastic card manufacturer and supplier offering blank, printed, and specialty plastic cards plus lanyards and ID accessories. Directly comparable to Plastic-ID.com as a UK specialist plastic card retailer serving similar B2B customers with overlapping product ranges.
• Rapid ID: UK-based online ID card printer and supplies retailer offering ID card printers, ribbons, blank cards, and accessories from major brands. Directly competes with Plastic-ID.com in the UK domestic e-commerce ID supplies market with a similar product-led growth model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/idcards
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/idprinters
• Facebookfacebook.com/plasticidcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plastic-id-com-limited

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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