What is a RFID pass?

RFID is an abbreviation for Radio-frequency identification. That sounds complicated, but the technique is actually quite simple. The card uses radio waves to read and store information remotely. One of the best-known RFID applications in a plastic pass is the public transport chip card. Hold the RFID card in front of a card reader and it ‘checks in’. The RFID card and the card reader do not have to touch each other; the information is read remotely. Want to know more about the benefits? Read more about RFID cards.

What is a RFID pass?

RFID technology applications

RFID technology has all kinds of applications. At Cards Unlimited, we process the chips in plastic cards. What are our passes used for?

As an access pass

RFID cards are very suitable for granting people access to a company or site. This includes hotels, business premises, the gym, the parking garage, ski slopes, events, and fairs. Hold the card in front of a card reader and a door or gate will open. Easier than a traditional key. Thanks to RFID technology, you can also keep track of who is (or has been) inside.

To check in

Another application of the RFID pass is, for example, the public transport chip card or the pass with which employees clock in at work. The RFID card contains information about the person and registers that this person is at that location at that time. At Cards Unlimited, for example, we make contactless cards for TESO, the ferry service between Den Helder and the Wadden island of Texel.

For contactless payment

Most bank cards offer the option to pay without inserting the card into a PIN machine. The information on the card is read via RFID technology. The amount to be paid then determines whether you still need a PIN code or not. This is a limitation that the banks impose, in fact any amount would be possible via RFID.

RFID keys: why choose a plastic card?

The RFID technology can be incorporated into various objects. There are stickers, key rings, tags and of course plastic cards that all serve as RFID keys. Why should you pick a plastic RFID card? We list the advantages:

  • Handy and user-friendly; fits in your wallet
  • Can be printed with your own logo or design
  • Affordable RFID key
  • Short delivery time, even in large quantities
  • Top quality

Knowing more?

Would you like more information about RFID applications, or are you curious whether an RFID pass is suitable for your company? Please feel free to contact us without obligation. Cards Unlimited has years of experience with all kinds of loyalty cards, gift cards and other plastic cards. We are happy to help you find a solution that suits you.