Guides
RFID buying guides
Straight answers on choosing, specifying and ordering RFID key cards and wristbands, from lock compatibility and chips to materials, cost and lead times.
Hotels and resorts
- RFID vs magnetic stripe key cardsHow the two card types are read, what wears them out, and how to move from stripe to RFID.
- MIFARE Classic vs Ultralight: which key card chip do you need?Memory, encryption and typical use of the four chips hotel key cards most often carry.
- Why do hotel key cards stop working?A checklist of stripe, RFID and lock causes, and what the front desk can check first.
- Can hotel key cards be recycled?Why most key cards are hard to recycle, why reuse comes first, and which materials help.
- How much do custom hotel key cards cost?The factors that set the price, how to estimate a year's supply, and how to get a fast quote.
Waterparks, pools and spas
Events, festivals and conferences
- What type of wristband should you use for your event?Fabric, Tyvek or silicone, RFID or barcode: a quick way to match the band to your event.
- Which RFID chip do you need for event access control?The chips event wristbands and badges use, and the four questions that settle which one you need.
- How much do RFID wristbands cost?The six things that set the price of an RFID wristband, and how to get an accurate quote quickly.
- How to stop wristband sharing at eventsClosures, activation and passback rules that keep one band on one wrist.
Chips and technology
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