Cards and Credentials

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Cards and Credentials

Meet the industry’s broadest range of secure, scalable credentials.

HID® delivers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of smart, flexible credentials, available in multiple form factors from cards and tags to keyfobs. Our credentials support physical and logical access control, while enabling converged applications like transit payment, cashless vending and biometric verification.

Whether you need simple non-technology IDs or sophisticated multi-technology smart cards, HID offers secure credentials designed for your specific needs.

Secure, Durable & Flexible Credentials for Every Use Case

Modern security demands credentials that go beyond basic door access. HID’s advanced portfolio combines multi-application capability, enhanced encryption and mobile readiness to balance meeting evolving threats with streamlining authorized access.

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Multi-Application Credentials

Go beyond physical access with multifunction credentials that enhance convenience and control.

Close up view of HID® Seos® + iCLASS® Card

High-Frequency, Low-Frequency & Legacy Credentials

Choose the right cards for you with a wide range of credential options.

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Secure Key and Format Authorizations

Protect access control systems with unique card formats and authentication keys. 

Additional Resources

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Seos — The Next Generation of Credential Technology

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Mobile vs. Plastic: Which Credentials Are More Sustainable?

HID Seos Bamboo Cards

HID Seos Bamboo Card Datasheet

Success Stories

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Davivienda saw first-hand the advantages of HID Mobile Access® during the pandemic, in terms of security, functionality and innovation. The project took a turn from there, placing digital credentialing as its central axis and mobile devices as the main tools for identification.

Jorge Bejarano
End User Business Manager
HID
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HID is undoubtedly the answer to our search for a cutting-edge solution to enhance our students’ experience, especially a solution that can be installed on a universally used device like a smartphone.

Edgar Baus
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
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See Our Full Line of Cards & Credentials

HID Crescendo® Key™ Security Key Series HID Crescendo® Key™ Security Key Series Keys for strong multi-factor and passwordless authentication with support for FIDO, PKI and OATH HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 + HITAG1 Card 1451x HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 + HITAG1 Card 1451x Migration card solutions HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE®/DESFire® EV1 + LEGIC® prime 1024 + Prox™ Card 292/295 HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE®/DESFire® EV1 + LEGIC® prime 1024 + Prox™ Card 292/295 Multi-technology migration solutions with high frequency (MIFARE DESFire, LEGIC) & 125 KHz Proximity HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE®/DESFire® EV1 + LEGIC® prime 1024 293/296  HID SIO™ Solution for MIFARE®/DESFire® EV1 + LEGIC® prime 1024 293/296 Dual high-frequency migration card with MIFARE DESFire™ EV1 & LEGIC HID® 601X SIO™ Enabled UHF/iCLASS® Card HID® 601X SIO™ Enabled UHF/iCLASS® Card Smart card for parking and gate applications HID® ActivID™ One-Time-Password (OTP) Token HID® ActivID™ One-Time-Password (OTP) Token Portable, easy-to-use, one-time password (OTP) tokens to strengthen their access security HID® Crescendo® Card Smart Card Series HID® Crescendo® Card Smart Card Series Enhance security with smart cards that support FIDO2, PKI, OATH and physical access technologies HID® FlexSmart™/MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 1450 Card HID® FlexSmart™/MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 1450 Card 13.56 MHz ISO thick photo imageable MIFARE DESFire EV1 smart card HID® iCLASS® + HITAG1 Card 202x HID® iCLASS® + HITAG1 Card 202x Multi-technology cards for a number of applications HID® iCLASS® + HITAG2 Card 202x HID® iCLASS® + HITAG2 Card 202x A card solution that delivers easy migrations HID® iCLASS® + LEGIC® prime 1024 + Prox™ Card 252/262 HID® iCLASS® + LEGIC® prime 1024 + Prox™ Card 252/262 Migration card solutions with iCLASS & LEGIC HID® iCLASS® + MIFARE Classic or MIFARE DESFire EV1 + Prox™ 252, 262 & 263 HID® iCLASS® + MIFARE Classic or MIFARE DESFire EV1 + Prox™ 252, 262 & 263 Available with HID Proximity magnetic stripe, contact smart chip, PVC or composite card body

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do HID’s multi-technology cards support migration to newer systems?

HID offers multi-technology cards that combine newer secure technologies like Seos with legacy systems like Prox or iCLASS. This allows organizations to gradually upgrade their access control infrastructure without disrupting existing operations. Users can continue using their credentials on older systems while the organization transitions to more secure technologies over time.

2. How do HID’s extended use case credentials enhance security for physical and digital access?

HID’s extended use case credentials, including ActivID one-time password (OTP) tokens and Crescendo smart cards, provide robust multi-factor authentication. OTP tokens generate unique, time-sensitive passwords for secure access to cloud applications, while Crescendo smart cards support protocols like PKI, FIDO and OATH for both logical and physical access. By combining something the user has (the token or card) with something they know (a PIN), these credentials significantly enhance security and make unauthorized access much more difficult.

3. What options does HID offer for environmentally conscious organizations?

HID provides the Seos Bamboo Eco Card as a more sustainable alternative to traditional PVC cards. This credential offers the same advanced Seos technology and security features while supporting environmental, social and governance goals. It's compatible with a wide range of access control systems and applications, allowing organizations to enhance security while reducing their environmental impact.

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