{"id":894,"date":"2019-07-01T09:53:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T09:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/?p=894"},"modified":"2024-03-17T12:11:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T04:11:41","slug":"what-is-hotel-key-cards-how-hotel-key-cards-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/what-is-hotel-key-cards-how-hotel-key-cards-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Hotel Key Cards Work?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1aw6u-911f9a1598a568e5e2a440f4de5bed95 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-894'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kgt66amt-4d5b16344ff625b1350d303329f969cb\">\n.flex_column.av-kgt66amt-4d5b16344ff625b1350d303329f969cb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kgt66amt-4d5b16344ff625b1350d303329f969cb av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kqroj238-f9edf8cc5d1cdc974687fd908c876bf5 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>How Do Hotel Key Cards Work? Unveiling the Technology Behind Secure Room Access<\/h1>\n<p>Unlock the secrets behind hotel key cards: their technology, security, and role in modern hospitality. A quick guide to understanding room access<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1crrha-70e717ace4ad8cbd85f43bd68638a776\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1crrha-70e717ace4ad8cbd85f43bd68638a776 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#f08519;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1crrha-70e717ace4ad8cbd85f43bd68638a776 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' >Last Updated on March 17, 2024 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/author\/vincentzhu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"last-modified-author\">Vincent Zhu<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-87ey6-b95b2526ae78f57eac37b4105d286b37 hr-default  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-d8tta-9-b3e2255f28c13ad66bb828c98cee669f '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A hotel key card, typically the size of a credit card, is used to unlock the doors of hotel rooms. Due to their convenience and enhanced security, these cards have largely replaced traditional metal keys in many modern hotels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; gizmo:text-gizmo-gray-600 gizmo:dark:text-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<h2>How do hotel key cards work?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5318 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627270396-When-Were-Key-Cards-Invented.jpg\" alt=\"When Were Key Cards Invented\" width=\"825\" height=\"259\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>When used in the hotel environment, hotel key cards follow a systematic process from issuance to usage. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step breakdown of how they typically work:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check-in Process<\/strong>: When a guest checks into a hotel, the front desk staff will select an available room for the guest. The staff will then use a card encoder or programmer connected to the hotel&#8217;s management system software to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/how-to-program-hotel-key-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program a blank hotel key card<\/a> or reprogram a previously used card. The card is programmed with specific data related to the guest&#8217;s stay, such as room number, duration of stay, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessing the Room<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Magnetic Stripe Cards<\/strong>: The guest inserts the card into a slot on the door lock. The lock reads the magnetized patterns and verifies if they match the expected data for that room and period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFID Cards<\/strong>: The guest either taps the card against a reader on the door or brings it close enough for the lock to detect and read the data wirelessly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Cards<\/strong>: Depending on the design, the guest might insert the card into a reader or hold it close to a contactless reader on the door.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validation<\/strong>: Once the door lock reads the data from the card, it verifies the information. The door will unlock if the data matches the room and the current time frame (i.e., the guest hasn&#8217;t checked out yet). Access will be denied if the card is expired, doesn&#8217;t match the room, or is otherwise invalid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Access Points<\/strong>: Some hotels program key cards to access other areas, such as a fitness center, swimming pool, business center, or club lounge. The process is similar: the card&#8217;s data is checked against the access point&#8217;s expected data, and access is granted if there&#8217;s a match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check-out and Expiration<\/strong>: Key cards are typically programmed to expire automatically after the guest&#8217;s scheduled check-out time. Upon check-out, guests usually return the cards, which can then be reprogrammed for future guests. If not returned, the card remains inactive until it&#8217;s reprogrammed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost Cards<\/strong>: If guests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/lose-hotel-key-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lose their hotel key card<\/a>, they can report it to the front desk. The staff can immediately deactivate the lost card and issue a new one, ensuring the lost card can&#8217;t be used for unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with Hotel Systems<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/rfid-hotel-locks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern hotel key card systems<\/a> are integrated with the hotel&#8217;s property management system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/best-hotel-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMS<\/a>). This allows seamless operations, such as tracking guest access, integrating with billing for amenities, or offering personalized experiences based on guest preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This systematic approach ensures the hotel&#8217;s and its guests&#8217; security, convenience, and efficient operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information about how to use a key card in the hotel, please check this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/how-to-use-key-card-in-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">How To Use Key Card in Hotel Step by Step?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; gizmo:text-gizmo-gray-600 gizmo:dark:text-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<h2>When Did Hotels Start Using Key Cards<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627270427-When-Did-Hotels-Start-Using-Key-Cards.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"321\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-7\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Hotels began adopting key card systems in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Before the widespread use of electronic key cards, hotels primarily used traditional metal keys.<\/p>\n<p>The first systems were based on magnetic stripe technology, similar to credit cards. Over time, as technology evolved, hotels began adopting more advanced systems like RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and smart card technologies.<\/p>\n<p>More recently, with the rise of smartphones, some hotels have started offering digital keys. With digital keys, guests can use a hotel&#8217;s mobile app on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/how-to-unlock-hotel-room-with-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smartphone to unlock their hotel room<\/a>, eliminating the need for a physical card.<\/p>\n<p>This method typically uses Bluetooth or NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to communicate between the phone and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/tthotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluetooth hotel door lock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Use Hotel Key Cards?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hotel key cards offer several advantages over traditional metal keys, making them a preferred choice for many hoteliers and guests. Here are some reasons why hotels use key cards:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-909 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PERKNOMICS_city47_ING.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PERKNOMICS_city47_ING.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PERKNOMICS_city47_ING-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/PERKNOMICS_city47_ING-450x178.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immediate Deactivation<\/strong>: If a guest loses their key card, it can be immediately deactivated. This ensures that anyone who finds it cannot access the room and avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/hotel-key-card-hack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel key card hacking<\/a>. With traditional keys, the lock would need to be changed or rekeyed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access Logging<\/strong>: Electronic key card systems can record when and by whom a door was accessed. This provides an audit trail, which can be useful for security or investigative purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Access Duration<\/strong>: Key cards can be programmed to work for a specific duration, usually the length of a guest&#8217;s stay. After this period, the card automatically expires, reducing unauthorized access risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Efficiency<\/strong>: If a guest loses their card or decides to extend their stay, the front desk can easily reprogram a new card or update the existing one. While the initial investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/hotel-door-lock-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic hotel lock systems<\/a> might be higher than traditional locks, the long-term costs can be lower.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guest Convenience<\/strong>: Key cards are lightweight and the size of a credit card, making them easy for guests to carry in a wallet or pocket. A single key card can be programmed to give guests access to various areas, such as their room, gym, pool, or business center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multifunctionality<\/strong>: Modern key cards can be integrated with other hotel services. For instance, guests can use them to charge expenses to their rooms at hotel restaurants, bars, or shops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aesthetic and Modern Appeal<\/strong>: <a title=\"3 Best Types of Electronic Door Locks for Hotel Rooms, How to Choose?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/electronic-key-door-locks-for-hotel-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic key card systems can give hotels<\/a> a sophisticated, contemporary image, appealing to tech-savvy travelers. The cards can be customized with the hotel&#8217;s branding, logos, and promotional messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Given these advantages, many hotels find key card systems to be a practical and beneficial choice for operational reasons and to enhance the guest experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; gizmo:text-gizmo-gray-600 gizmo:dark:text-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<h2>Regular Hotel Key Card Types<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-902 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types-705x275.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Normal-Resort-Card-Types-450x175.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hotel key card systems have evolved over the years, and hotels might use several types of key cards. Here are the most common types:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Magnetic Stripe Cards<\/strong>: These cards have a magnetic stripe on the back, similar to many credit and debit cards.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: The stripe contains magnetized particles. When the card is encoded, these particles are arranged in a specific pattern to represent data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage<\/strong>: The reader interprets the stripe pattern when the card is inserted into a door lock. If the pattern matches what the lock expects, the door unlocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Relatively inexpensive to produce and easy to reprogram.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: It can be demagnetized by strong magnets (like those in some phone cases or purses), wear out over time due to the physical insertion process, and offer limited security compared to newer technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Cards<\/strong>: These cards contain a small chip and antenna but no battery. The technology intended to resolve the concern of demagnetization, which was highly prevalent in magstripe cards.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: The chip stores data. When the card comes close to an RFID reader (like a door lock), the reader emits a short-range radio frequency. The card&#8217;s antenna picks up this frequency, which powers the chip long enough to transmit its data back to the reader.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage<\/strong>: The door unlocks if the transmitted data matches the expected data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Contactless (tap or hold near the lock), more durable than magnetic stripe cards since there&#8217;s no physical wear and tear, and offers better security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Typically more expensive than magnetic stripe cards.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5325 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627272111-RFID-Hotel-Key-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"259\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Cards<\/strong>: These cards have an embedded microchip and may also have contact points on the surface or be contactless.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>: The microchip can store more data than a magnetic stripe and have more sophisticated encryption and security features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage<\/strong>: The card typically needs to be inserted into a reader or, in some cases, just held close to a contactless reader.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Enhanced security and potential for multifunctional use, such as storing guest preferences or loyalty program data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: More expensive to produce than magnetic stripe cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile Keys<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description<\/strong>: While not a physical card, mobile digital keys are becoming increasingly popular. They involve using a smartphone app to access rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage<\/strong>: Guests download the hotel&#8217;s app, and after check-in, they receive a digital key. Using Bluetooth or NFC (Near Field Communication), the phone communicates with the door lock to grant access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Enhanced convenience for guests, reduces the need for physical cards, and offers potential for integration with other hotel services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Requires guests to have compatible smartphones and may pose challenges for those not tech-savvy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Different hotels might choose different systems based on their specific needs, budget, and the guest experience they aim to provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; gizmo:text-gizmo-gray-600 gizmo:dark:text-gray-300\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<h2>How Much Do Hotel Key Cards Cost?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Roboto Condensed';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627272127-Magnetic-Hotel-Key-Cards.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Do Hotel Key Cards Cost?\" width=\"680\" height=\"315\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group final-completion w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-&#091;#444654&#093; gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-15\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-&#091;38rem&#093; gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-&#091;40rem&#093; gizmo:xl:max-w-&#091;48rem&#093; xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-&#091;calc(100%-50px)&#093; flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-&#091;calc(100%-115px)&#093; agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>The cost of hotel key cards can vary widely based on several factors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Type of Card<\/strong>:\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Magnetic Stripe Cards<\/strong>: These are generally the least expensive. Depending on the quality, quantity ordered, and customizations, they cost anywhere from $0.10 to $0.50 per card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFID Cards<\/strong>: These are more expensive than magnetic stripe cards. Prices can range from $0.50 to $2.00 per card, depending on the type of RFID technology, quality, and order quantity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Cards<\/strong>: These can be on the higher end of the price spectrum due to the embedded microchip. They might cost anywhere from $1.00 to $5.00 per card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customization<\/strong>: Basic, generic key cards will be cheaper. However, many hotels opt for custom branding, logos, and other graphics or information designs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acslocks.com\/custom-hotel-key-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom printing hotel key cards<\/a> will cost more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order Quantity<\/strong>: Buying in bulk often reduces the cost per card. Large hotel chains or properties ordering thousands of cards at once can expect a volume discount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Features<\/strong>: Some cards have additional security features or technologies that can increase prices. Multifunctional cards (e.g., room access, payment, loyalty program) might be more expensive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplier and Region<\/strong>: The cost can vary based on the supplier and the region or country of purchase. For instance, buying directly from a manufacturer might be cheaper than going through an intermediary. Similarly, prices might differ between suppliers in different countries due to manufacturing, labor, and shipping costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Card Material<\/strong>: While most key cards are plastic, eco-friendly alternatives are made from wood or biodegradable plastic materials. These might have a different cost structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>System Setup and Maintenance<\/strong>: While not the cost of the card itself, it&#8217;s essential to consider the initial investment in the card reading system, software, and any ongoing maintenance or updates. This can be a significant part of the overall cost of using electronic key cards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It&#8217;s always a good idea for hoteliers to get quotes from multiple suppliers and consider the upfront costs and long-term expenses when evaluating the total cost of key card systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><div id=\"text-26\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.widget#text-26 input, .widget#text-26 textarea{}.widget#text-26 input[type=\"submit\"], .widget#text-26 button{}<\/style>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Share This Article:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b><div class=\"sfsi_widget sfsi_shortcode_container\"><div class=\"norm_row sfsi_wDiv \"  style=\"width:225px;text-align:left;\"><div 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