Hotel Key Card

Thinked provides hotel key card for not only the following locking systems.

Saflok, Kaba, Onity, MIWA, Salto, Ilco, etc.

Frequently used magnetic stripe for hotel key card:

300 Oe, 650 Oe, and 2750 Oe;

Frequently used RFID chip for hotel key card:

Atmel T5577

NXP MIFARE Classic 1K (for guest)

NXP MIFARE Classic 4K (for staff)

NXP MIFARE Ultralight EV1

If you're questioning whether we can deduce the type of magstripe or chip embedded in a key card by knowing the hotel's lock system, the straightforward response is a resounding no. It's not uncommon for various hotels to opt for distinct chips or magnetic stripes, even when the lock systems are identical. To pinpoint the precise kind of magstripe or RFID chip required, we need to test two varieties of sample cards:

1. A sample card that is currently in circulation at the hotel.

2. A sample card that has never been utilized by the hotel.

Providing two pieces of each sample would be ideal. After conducting tests on these cards, we'll be equipped with the knowledge of the specific type of magstripe or RFID chip necessary for the key cards.

Should you find yourself without any cards at your disposal, there's no cause for concern. Reach out to us, and we'll arrange a sample pack for you to conduct tests within the hotel's premises.

Typically, our service includes the provision of preprinted cards that come with a magnetic stripe or RFID chip, minus the encoding. The hotel takes the reins from there, encoding each card with a specialized encoder. It's only through this encoding process that a key card gains the ability to unlock the corresponding door.

Hotels have a tendency to refresh their key cards frequently, a move driven by the desire to sustain their brand image. However, this practice can elevate costs, particularly when the chip in use is of a more costly variety.