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Implementing a cashless payment program is a great investment that can increase efficiency, reduce identity theft and encourage consumer dollars to be spent within a local or campus economy. Cashless payment is convenient for patrons and helps keep costs low by eliminating debit and credit card transaction fees.

Getting around town by bus is easier in Oxford, England thanks to contactless smart card technology. Stagecoach, one of the area’s main bus operators, adopted a cashless payment system to provide value and ease of use for its riders. With the addition of smart card readers to its fleet of 160 buses, riders can now pay for transportation by scanning their preloaded cards while boarding. The exact cost of their trip is automatically deducted from cards. Passengers can add funds to cards online, on any bus or in person at the company’s major bus station.

The Standard Photo ID System is a cohesive package including everything needed to implement a card program featuring photos of cardholders. With components designed to work together seamlessly, it’s easy to get up and running in no time. Simple to use, this system is perfect for schools, businesses and government organizations.

Cardiff, Wales has implemented an easy-to-use card program for managing public car rentals. Citizens register to be issued a contactless smart card that enables them to use one of the ten low-emission cars recently added to the city’s transportation scheme at their leisure. To rent a car, a cardholder simply unlocks the car with their contactless card and enters a personalized pin number into a locked box to release the keys.

Sneaking into football games without paying is no longer an option for Abilene Christian University alumnae. Recent developments in the private Texas school’s student ID program makes it impossible for those who have already graduated to pose as current students in pursuit of free admission to Wildcat sporting events. ACU policy mandates that only currently-enrolled students have the privilege of attending games free of charge.

Thinking about purchasing a new ID card printer? With AlphaCard’s Printer Rebate Offers you could save big on a new Fargo or Zebra printer by taking advantage of the rebate credits offered from both printer manufacturers when you trade in your old printer for a new one.

With an El Nino winter upon us, it’s shaping up to be a spectacular ski season. Boarders and skiers across the northern hemisphere have been jibbing and carving for weeks. Now that the snow is here to stay for a few months, it’s an ideal time to consider how Ski Resort ID Cards can maximize profits and save everyone time and money.

Fargo recently introduced a new line of DTC printers and with the release came a heap of new printer ribbons. Conveniently, ribbons for the DTC1000 and DTC4000 printers are also compatible with Persona C30 and DTC400 ID card printers when you upgrade the firmware for your printer.

The University of Dallas has upgraded the way it distributes financial aid money and reimbursements to students with convenient cashless cards. Replacing the archaic paper check system saves resources, staff time and gets money into students’ hands faster.

There’s a new printer on the block, and it’s packed with innovative and secure printing features. Magicard recently announced the addition of the Rio Pro to their line of ID card printers. With blazing fast print speeds, this printer is poised to provide the ideal solution for professional ID cards and badges.

Proximity cards come with their own special set of challenges when it comes to figuring out a way to display them that is both secure and functional. Because proximity cards contain embedded electronics, extra care must be taken to not damage the technology cards by corrupting the electronics.

AlphaCard is pleased to introduce four new laminating printer systems ideal for making durable photo ID cards. Featuring the Fargo DTC4500 ID card printer, these systems also include everything you need to get started: digital camera, ID card software, ribbon cartridge, overlaminate, blank cards and cleaning kit. For peace of mind the systems also include a one year full service warranty and toll free tech support.

London’s Wembley Arena has hosted huge music greats like Pearl Jam and Beyonce. Serving fans since 1934, the Arena recently introduced contactless payment at the venue’s concerts, arts and leisure events. Now patrons can simply tap credit cards to pay for purchases up to $20 at any of the 100 payment terminals located throughout the Arena.

So you’ve found your ID card printer, but now you’re not sure what printing supplies you need. Shopping for ID card printer supplies isn’t always easy, especially if don’t know exactly what you are looking for. With the AlphaCard Supply Locator and Resupply Packs, we’ve eliminated the hassle of shopping for supplies, helping your ID card program continue to run smoothly.

Sometimes the accessories make the outfit, and the same can be said for ID programs. While ID printers provide the basis for any ID card program the right ID badge accessories can elevate any program by offering a secure and stylish solution for displaying ID cards and badges. With AlphaCard’s ID Badge Accessory Packs everything you need is included in one convenient bundle to start putting your ID badges on display.

Searching for an affordable, all-inclusive system for creating custom cards? The Basic Secure Photo ID System is a great card-printing solution for small to mid-size organizations. Everything you need is bundled together for your convenience. This economical system features the reliable Magicard Enduro ID card printer and AlphaCard Light Photo ID Software for streamlined workflow.

Westmoreland County Transit Authority (WCTA) recently announced its plans to initiate a smart card fare system thanks to $600,000 in Pennsylvania state and federal grants. The money will go directly toward the purchase of cards, readers and computer equipment to establish the large-scale system.

Adding lamination to any ID program is an easy way to increase the life-span of your ID cards and badges. Lamination adds a layer of protection across the surface of an ID card that not only shields the card from everyday wear and tear, but also makes the cards extremely difficult to tamper with.