This "contactless" mifare card is a 13.56 mhz, type a standard, 1k card, credit card size (cr-80) with gloss finish. The mifare classic 1k with 1 kbytes eeprom read/write memory and is compatible with existing mifare infrastructures. Operating in accordance with iso 14443a, mifare 1k functions at a distance of up to 10 cm with true anti-collision properties and without the need for a battery. It can be used for diverse applications such as public transportation, access control, road toll, park & ride, airline ticketing, customer loyalty and id cards.