[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;margin-bottom:-50px;”][cs_text][rev_slider alias=”proximity-cards”][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;margin-top:-20px;”][cs_text style=”margin:0px;padding:0px;”][hover-effect id=”7703″][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 10px 0px 45px;”][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” style=”padding-left:10px;”]Proximity Card Vs Smart Card [/x_custom_headline][cs_text style=”padding:10px;”]With continual growth in access control and security industry, so too grows the confusion between the types of technology card. Many people are of the mistake belief that a proximity card and a smart card are one and the same and are completely interchangeable.

The vast amount of companies are using some sort of access control, ticketing or time & attendance protocol. It is very easy to confuse a smart card and a proximity card but there are some not so subtle differences which can help distinguish the two. [read more=”Read more”less=”Read less”]

Proximity Cards
The proximity card is a one-trick pony; It has only one function: to provide the card reader with the cards credentials so it can be verified. These access cards are typically used for basic door access.

Smart Cards
Smart Cards are a little bit..well, smarter. A smart card provides authentication, identification and store information. With that in mind a smart card has 3 functions:

  • Authentication
  • Storing Information
  • Storing Values

A smart card can be programmed with multiple credentials, which adds an extra “handshake” between the card reader and the card reader software. The memory on the smart card can also be programmed for use as a cash card or a pre-paid membership card.

Smart Cards & Prox Cards
There are also cards that utilize both proximity card technology and smart card technology. These are commonly used with legacy access control systems. An example is the HID iClass plus prox card. This card has both the HID 125 kHz Prox and iCLASS 13.56 MHz read/write contactless smart card technology in a single card. Both proximity and smart card technology can be used with card readers.

We carry card readers that can be used with one or both types of cards, and we can help you with finding the correct cards and card readers for your specific application! Call an ID Professional today at (888) 373-2465.

[/read] [/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false”]Types of proximity cards [/x_custom_headline][cs_text] Standard Prox Cards
Basic white CR80 (Credit Card) size, usually made from PVC.

Composite Cards

Compositie cards use a combination of PVC and polyester – these cards are more durable and better suited for lamination and retransfer printing.

Clamshell Cards

Clamshells are thicker proximity cards. These cards require specialised printing and can not be printing on using a regular id card printer.

Magnetic Stripe Prox Cards
Magstripe proximity cards, sometimes called combi-cards allow you to encode additional information onto the card.

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Proximity Key Fobs
Prox Key Fobs slide right onto your key ring – simple and convienient access control.

Adhesive Tags
These miniature tags can be stuck onto a phone, wallet or even an existing id card to convert the item into a smart object.

[/read][/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://cardlogic.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/access-control.png” alt=”proximity access cards” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text style=”padding-right:35px;”]Combi-cards add additional access control functionality to cards. [/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]