Access Control Key Fobs & Key Tags

Key fobs carry the same chip and antenna as an access card, molded into a small plastic tag that lives on a key ring. They are harder to lose and hold up better than a card in a pocket. Most sites can mix fobs and cards on the same system, as long as both are the same technology and format.

35 products

Pick by technology

  • HID 125 kHz prox: HID 1346 ProxKey III (open format), plus ADI, Kantech and PCSC versions of the ProxKey III, and the Keyscan PROXKEYIII.
  • HID compatible prox: the Identiv 4082 fob, sold pre-programmed in H10301, A901146A ADI, C15001 Keyscan, N10002 and A14001 Honeywell, P10001 Honeywell Ademco, N901157A NAPCO, C10202 Continental, S12906 Simplex, A901058A ADT and I10304 GE Topaz.
  • HID iCLASS and iCLASS SE: iCLASS Key II 2050, 2053 and 2054, and iCLASS SE Key Fob II 3250 to 3254 in 2k, 16k and 32k memory sizes.
  • HID Seos: 5266 iCLASS Seos 8KB smart key fob.
  • MIFARE: HID 1434 (1K) and 1444 (4K) MIFARE fobs.
  • Other brands: Kantech P40KEY ioProx, Indala FlexKey, AWID KT-AWID, Keri PKT-10X, PKT-26X and NXT-K, and RBH-PROX-KT-50.

Ordering tips

Look at an existing card or fob for the part number. Then get the format, facility code and next unused card number from your software. Prox fobs are 125 kHz; iCLASS, Seos and MIFARE fobs are 13.56 MHz and need a reader that supports them. Most fobs are sold in packs of 100. Keri tags and the Kantech P40KEY come in 25s, and some ADI and Keyscan fobs in 50s.

FAQ

Do fobs read as far as cards?

Usually a little less, because the antenna is smaller. On a typical wall reader the difference is an inch or so, which rarely matters at a door.

Can I put my logo on a fob?

Not with a card printer. Some fobs can be ordered with a printed logo or number from the manufacturer; ask us before you order.

Can one person have a card and a fob?

Yes. Each credential has its own number, so enroll both under the same cardholder in your software.

See access control card formats explained to confirm your format, or proximity cards vs smart cards if you are choosing between prox and smart fobs.