Readers and Accessories

Depending on how sophisticated your ID card program is, any number of accessories could be required, including card readers for multifunctional ID cards and badges. Basic ID card accessories include items like badge clips, lanyards, and reels. These accessories are useful for ID programs that require cardholders to display their cards at all times. They also make it easy to access the cards when needed.

When ID cards go beyond basic photo IDs and extend into other areas of functionality, they are often used in combination with card readers to perform specific tasks. The type of card reader depends on the type of technology built into the card. Bar codes, magnetic stripe cards, proximity cards, and smart cards, for instance, all use specific types of readers, though some are designed to handle multiple technologies.