Premium Metals: Solid Gold Cards (18k)
A card worth its weight in gold. Crafted from pure 18k gold, SwipeMetal’s Premium Metals collection is more than a membership card — it’s a statement piece designed for those who demand prestige, exclusivity and lasting value.
Exclusivity note: SwipeMetal offers a fully contactless solid-gold card as part of this collection. A detailed brochure is available only upon consultation.
Explore custom metal cards or request a private consultation to discuss commissioning options.
The Premium Metals Standard
Premium Metals solid gold cards are commissioned as investment-grade pieces, with provenance-led finishing and a consultation-first process.
- Hallmarked by London Assay Office
- Insured worldwide delivery
- Lifetime certification
Three Masterpieces: Choose Your Gold Card Format
The collection includes three distinct builds — each engineered for permanence, distinction and function.
| Option | Designed For | What Makes It Distinct |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Gold Bank Cards | Elite financial identity | Pure 18k gold form factor designed to embody wealth, permanence and distinction |
| Gold NFC Business Cards | Modern introductions, tap-to-share | Premium gold craftsmanship combined with contactless functionality |
| Bespoke Gold Cards | One-of-one commissions | Custom design, finishing and inscription — built around your vision |
Brochure and technical configurations are shared during consultation to protect exclusivity.
The Gold Standard: Why Gold Still Wins
Gold isn’t just aesthetic — it represents permanence, intrinsic worth and an enduring standard of excellence.
A Timeless Investment
Gold’s intrinsic value has anchored economies for centuries. In this collection, each card is commissioned not only as a functional object, but as a certified asset with lasting presence.
Heritage Craftsmanship
Premium Metals cards prioritise precision finishing, deliberate proportions and provenance-led verification. The result is a piece that feels generational — not disposable.
Functional Elegance
Luxury is more convincing when it works flawlessly. Where specified, contactless capability enables modern access and interaction while preserving the integrity of a premium gold build.
Fully Contactless Solid Gold: What That Means
A fully contactless gold card is a solid-gold build engineered to support tap-based interaction without compromising the premium metal construction.
Typical uses include:
- Tap-to-share identity (digital profile, contact details, credentials)
- VIP access workflows (event check-in, hosted experiences)
- Member validation (tier recognition at point-of-service)
Important: because specifications vary by use case and exclusivity level, contactless configurations are discussed privately and supplied via consultation brochure.
The Experience: From Consultation to Delivery
Premium Metals commissions are delivered via a structured, white-glove process — every step treated with the same attention to detail as the card itself.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Private Consultation | Define purpose, edition, finish, inscription and desired outcome |
| Design & Engraving | Design proofs, typographic selection and precision engraving |
| Hallmarking & Authentication | Assay-led verification and certification pathway |
| Presentation & Delivery | Final inspection, presentation case and insured courier delivery |
If you’re commissioning for an elite programme or club environment, you may also want to review our dedicated members clubs metal cards options.
Is a Solid Gold Card Right for Your Programme?
Solid gold is most appropriate when the card itself is part of the value proposition — a physical symbol of scarcity, prestige and permanence.
- Invitation-only tiers or ultra-premium clientele
- High-value memberships where the artefact signals belonging
- Founder editions, legacy memberships and generational access
- Brand moments where “ordinary” materials weaken the story
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these cards really solid 18k gold?
Premium Metals cards in this collection are described as crafted from pure 18k gold and supported by hallmarking and certification.
How do I request the brochure?
The brochure is provided upon consultation to keep configurations and availability exclusive.
What does “fully contactless” mean for a gold card?
It refers to a gold build designed to support tap-based interaction. Exact configuration depends on your use case and is confirmed during consultation.
Do you deliver internationally?
Yes — delivery is described as insured worldwide, with presentation-led fulfilment.
Can a club commission a limited edition run?
Yes. Consultation covers edition sizing, numbering, finishing and member experience design.
Do you offer non-gold premium metals?
Yes — you can explore broader custom metal card options for premium tiers that don’t require solid gold.
Key Takeaways
- Solid 18k gold cards function as both identity objects and prestige signals.
- SwipeMetal offers a fully contactless gold card option within this collection.
- Brochure and configurations are shared only via consultation.
- Hallmarking, insured worldwide delivery and lifetime certification support provenance.
- Best suited to invitation-only, ultra-premium or legacy membership tiers.
Request a private appointment to discuss commissioning, finishing and contactless configuration. Brochure available upon consultation.
Last updated: 16 February 2026
