AlphaPass High Quality Proximity Cards

AlphaPass high-quality proximity cards are designed for professional access control systems—rigorously tested to withstand years of use, these cards will help you secure and simplify entry into your building.

Key Features:

• Comparable to HID cards at a fraction of the cost and lead time
• Compatible with many brands of card readers, including HID
• AlphaPass48-Bit Corporate 1000 Compatible cards with centralized card number management
• Made from durable white PVC to withstand daily wear and tear
• Programmed for 125 kHz proximity systems
• Same size as a standard CR80 card, suitable for various ID card applications

Important Information to Know when Ordering Prox Cards

When ordering your AlphaPass prox cards, you will need three key pieces of information:

• Your card format—this is most commonly HID Compatible 36 bit (H200XXXX)
• Your facility code—this will be on the box your current cards came in, and is a number between 0 and 4,094,303
• Your sequence start number—every prox card has a unique sequence number (numbers are between 0 and 8,388,607) and numbers cannot be repeated, your new card order should start on the next number in the sequence. This will also be on your box.

Keep in mind when ordering AlphaPass prox cards:

• Minimum order quantity: 100 cards
• Lead time for orders of 1,000 cards or less: 3-5 business days
• Lead time for orders over 1,000 cards: 3-5 business days
• Customization may impact order processing time
• AlphaPass prox cards are not eligible for returns—please contact AlphaCard sales with any questions

Unsure About Your Card Format or Facility Code?

The easiest way to find your card format and facility code is to look at the box your last order came in—the card information will be printed on a label on the box. It may also be included in your order invoice. If you have access to your access control system, you may also be able to find it there.

If you're unsure about your card information and cannot access it, AlphaCard can help—just send us your prox card. If we can read it and duplicate the card, we're happy to produce the cards for you at the best prices available. Contact our sales team for more information.

PVC Card Material

AlphaPass PVC cards are made from durable white PVC, or plastic. PVC is the standard material for ID cards, and they can be used in almost any application. AlphaPass PVC prox cards can be printed on.

Printing on Your Prox Cards

Customize your prox cards for use as employee IDs, staff ID cards, security passes, and more. By default, the cards will have a small brand logo and reference number printed in the lower left-hand corner.

Ordering Pre-Printed Cards

If you do not want to print your cards in-house, order them professionally printed by the manufacturer. This is a great option if you do not have an ID card printer, or need to order a large number of cards and cannot handle batch printing in-house.

You will need to provide the card artwork. Need a design? Our card experts offer a custom card design service.

Pre-printed cards have an additional lead time (2-3 weeks after final approval), and a minimum order quantity of 250 cards. Full Color printing adds $0.75 per side/per card, and Monochrome adds $0.25 per side/per card.

Printing In-House

If you want to print on your AlphaPass cards in-house with an ID card printer, it is recommended that you use reverse transfer ID card printers. Technology cards like AlphaPass prox cards can have uneven surfaces due to embedded chips or antennas, and using a reverse transfer printer will help prevent damage to the printhead.

Slot Punch Options

Displaying your ID cards with accessories like lanyards or badge reels improves building security and keeps them easily accessible during the day. To use the cards with a lanyard or reel, you will need to slot punch the cards.

Ordering Cards Pre-Punched

When you order these prox cards pre-punched by the manufacturer, you can choose from either vertical or horizontal punches. Adding a slot punch will add $0.20 per card.

Please note that if you plan to print on the cards in-house with your ID card printer, you should not order pre-punched cards. The rough edges of the slot punches can tear the ribbon and damage your printhead.

Slot Punching the Cards In-House

If you choose to punch the cards yourself, they will come with punch mark guides—ensure accurate placement to avoid damage to internal parts and breakage of cards.