Access Control Cards: Smart Badges for Secure Building Access

About Plastic Card ID

Plastic Card ID (PCID) combines decades of practical experience with a resolute focus on custom-printed plastic solutions that deliver measurable results. Serving more than 100,000 businesses and producing over 50 million cards, PCID positions physical cards as powerful brand touchpoints that drive loyalty and increase revenue.

As a strategic partner rather than a transactional vendor, PCID blends innovation, quality control, and long-term collaboration to support marketing, identification, and security goals. Clients benefit from tailored solutions, meticulous finishing options, and an unwavering commitment to reliability in every printed run.

Heritage and Reach

PCID's history is defined by steady, client-focused growth that balances craftsmanship with technology. The company's portfolio spans retail gift cards to sophisticated RFID access credentials, and its reputation is built on industry-leading quality and consistent delivery that scales to match demanding production schedules.

With broad service coverage and attentive account management, PCID supports regional and national campaigns. Organizations seeking a dependable partner find value in the company's responsiveness, experienced production teams, and a practical approach to long-term brand stewardship.

Core Capabilities

PCID specializes in a diverse range of products including gift cards, loyalty cards, membership badges, hotel key cards, and contactless smart cards like MIFARE DESFire. The product mix is designed to solve real-world needs, from marketing uplift to secure identity and access management across industries.

Value-added services include custom carriers, sleeves, and full-service card affixing and mailing. These bundled services create a single point of accountability that simplifies campaigns and reduces logistical headaches for busy marketing and operations teams.

Commitment to Clients

PCID excels by treating every client relationship as strategic, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes such as improved repeat spend and heightened brand recognition. This relational approach is backed by warranties on workmanship and clear, consistent communication at every step.

Brands working with PCID benefit from accessible expertise, transparent timelines, and options for specialty upgrades like clear plastics or metal cards when elevated presentation or durability is required. These choices translate directly into better business performance and customer retention.

Products & Capabilities

PCID's catalog of offerings centers on durable plastic card formats engineered for everyday use and specialized applications. From straightforward gift cards to high-security access control forms, each product line is refined for longevity, consistent print quality, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Technical capabilities include precision printing, variable data personalization, magnetic stripe encoding, and contactless RFID integration. Whether clients require simple numbering or sophisticated smart-card provisioning, PCID provides scalable production with a focus on fast turnaround and reliable fulfillment.

Printing and Personalization

Advanced print workflows support photographic full-color graphics, spot UV, foil stamping, and textured finishes that elevate a card's perceived value. For campaigns that demand polish, specialty finishes such as metallic foils and clear overlays deliver an unmistakable premium appearance.

Variable data capabilities make mass personalization seamless, enabling unique barcodes, sequential numbering, and individualized messaging. These features support targeted marketing, loyalty tracking, and secure identification with consistent accuracy across large quantities.

Security and Encoding

For Access Control Cards and secure ID badges, PCID offers magnetic encoding, proximity and contactless smart card programming, and encryption-ready options. These systems are suitable for hotels, casinos, corporate campuses, and institutions requiring secure access control and traceable credentials.

To arrange specifications or discuss programming details, contact our production specialists at 800.835.7919 who can advise on compatibility and recommend the right technologies to meet both budget and security requirements.

Production and Fulfillment

PCID combines in-house production with rigorous quality assurance to ensure consistency from proof to shipment. Clients can take advantage of fulfillment solutions such as kitting, affixing, and mail-ready formats that reduce logistics overhead and accelerate campaign deployment.

These services are designed to be plug-and-play for marketing teams and administrators seeking a comprehensive services partner who can handle everything from proofing to postal drops with clear timelines and reliable tracking.

Access Control Cards & Security Solutions

Access Control Cards remain central to facility security, and PCID provides robust, configurable solutions to match diverse environments. Cards are offered with multiple credential technologies and can be provisioned to meet both immediate access requirements and long-term system plans.

Working closely with integrators and IT teams, PCID ensures that every Access Control Card is tested for compatibility and programmed to industry standards. The company supports retrofit projects and new installations with detailed documentation and options for onsite coordination.

Technology Options

Clients can choose from proximity, contactless, and secure smart-card platforms such as MIFARE DESFire for advanced encryption and multi-application support. These technologies are suited for campus-wide access, employee badges, and multi-tenant properties that demand scalable, interoperable credentials.

Decisions on technology are based on long-term reliability, cost of ownership, and ease of integration. PCID's specialists provide clear guidance to align credential choice with existing readers and future upgrade paths.

Customization and Durability

Access Control Cards require durability and clarity of identification. PCID offers robust materials, tamper-resistant printing, and optional lamination to protect encoded elements and printed visuals against wear and environmental exposure.

If you need help specifying a solution or require sample materials for testing with your access control system, reach out to our team at 800.835.7919 and we will coordinate samples and technical guidance.

Installation Support and Warranties

Beyond production, PCID supports system rollouts through documentation, coordination with integrators, and post-installation follow-up. The company stands behind workmanship with warranties that cover production defects and quality assurance concerns.

This support ensures a smooth transition from procurement to operational use, reducing downtime and helping administrators maintain consistent access policies with reliable printed and encoded credentials.

Marketing, Loyalty and Revenue Growth

Plastic cards drive tangible results for retail and hospitality through gift cards, loyalty programs, and promotional mailers. PCID's solutions are engineered to increase spend, raise repeat visitation, and provide measurable campaign lift for brands of all sizes.

Case histories demonstrate significant uplifts-retailers often see measurable increases when switching from paper to professionally printed plastic. PCID combines creative printing with analytics-ready personalization to help clients capture and measure ROI.

Gift Cards and Promotional Tools

Gift cards are a proven revenue driver and an effective customer acquisition tool. PCID produces high-quality gift cards and carriers that make redemption simple while reinforcing brand identity with crisp graphics and durable materials.

For brands optimizing sales channels, PCID's fulfillment options include mailers and in-store displays that support promotional launches and seasonal pushes with timely production and coordinated shipping.

Loyalty Programs and Data Integration

Loyalty cards issued as plastic credentials offer long-term brand presence and easier tracking of member behavior. PCID supports variable data printing for unique IDs and integration-ready formats that feed into CRM and POS systems for actionable insights.

To discuss program architecture or data mapping, contact our specialists at 800.835.7919 who can explain best practices for issuance, lifecycle management, and fraud mitigation when building loyalty ecosystems.

Affiliate and Partner Opportunities

PCID's product demand creates attractive affiliate opportunities, with over 60 affiliate websites already leveraging card sales and fulfillment services. Partners appreciate the company's reliable lead-to-fulfillment processes and consistent product margins.

Affiliates benefit from co-branded campaigns, marketing creatives, and reliable fulfillment that turns referrals into satisfied customers. PCID's approach to partner support emphasizes clear reporting and scalable operations that sustain long-term revenue streams.

Specialty Cards & Luxury Options

For brands seeking distinction, PCID offers specialty finishes and premium materials including metal cards, clear stock, and custom shapes that command attention and convey prestige. These premium options are ideal for VIP programs, executive gifts, and exclusive membership credentials.

Specialty cards are more than aesthetics; they elevate perceived value and improve retention. PCID's craftsmanship in crafting luxury pieces is matched by precise production controls to ensure quality across each limited or high-volume run.

Metal and Luxury Finishes

Metal cards, stainless steel accents, and gold-plated finishes provide a tactile, memorable experience that resonates with high-value customers. These pieces are finished to exacting standards and include options for etched numbers, inlays, and protective coatings.

When clients pursue elevated presentation, PCID collaborates on mockups and production proofs to ensure the final card meets expectations for feel, weight, and visual impact-resulting in a product that reflects the prestige of the issuing brand.

Special Shapes, Clear Cards and Custom Art

Custom die-cut shapes and transparent cards offer creative ways to capture attention at point-of-sale or as part of direct-mail campaigns. PCID handles complex designs with secure printing processes that maintain readability and integrity for encoded elements.

Design consultations are available to ensure that creativity translates into manufacturability. For specifications, production timelines, and sample requests call 800.835.7919 to start the process with an experienced production coordinator.

Value-Added Packaging and Services

To complete the customer journey, PCID offers packaging options such as branded sleeves, carriers, and kitting services that enhance unboxing and in-store presentation. These value-added services simplify deployment and create cohesive brand experiences.

Clients appreciate bundled services that reduce vendor coordination. PCID's ability to manage card affixing, packaging, and mailing in one streamlined workflow saves time and ensures consistent quality across every shipment.

Partner with Plastic Card ID

Choosing PCID means partnering with a team focused on durable, revenue-generating solutions and long-term client success. From small pilot runs to large-scale deployments, PCID combines quality control, responsive service, and a track record of delivering results for diverse industries.

PCID's warranties, specialty capabilities, and fulfillment services position the company as a single-source provider that helps marketing, operations, and security teams execute with confidence and speed while preserving brand integrity.

How We Work

Engagement begins with a consultative review to define objectives, budget, and timelines. PCID then recommends card types, encoding options, and finishing treatments tailored to the desired user experience and technical environment, aligning production with measurable goals.

Throughout the lifecycle-from proof approval to delivery-clients receive regular updates and hands-on support, ensuring projects stay on schedule and match expectations for both aesthetic quality and functional performance.

Pricing, Warranties and Service Areas

PCID offers transparent pricing with tiered options for volume, technology, and specialty finishes. Warranties protect against production defects, and dedicated account managers help navigate reorder schedules and reissues as programs evolve.

Service coverage spans regional and national clients, supporting multiple industries including retail, hospitality, education, and corporate security. For procurement assistance or immediate consultation, call 800.835.7919 to speak with a specialist.

Get Started

Begins with a simple consultation and a quick sample proof that demonstrates print quality and material selection. Whether you require Access Control Cards for secure facilities or a premium loyalty program to drive revenue, PCID is prepared to build a solution that performs.

To start a project, request a quote or schedule a sample review-our team will guide you through specifications, timelines, and fulfillment options so you can move from concept to production with confidence and minimal friction.

Ready to transform how your brand engages customers? Contact Plastic Card ID at 800.835.7919 to request a quote or samples today.

Partner with a team that delivers measurable results and dependable production-let PCID help you create memorable, revenue-driving cards.