Hotel Key Cards, LoCo Magstripe, Custom Printed
📅 Part of our Hospitality Range
Available at an Extra Cost:
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HiCo Mag Stripe
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Card Notch
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Personalisation
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Spot Varnish
Specifications
Sizes Available:
86 x 54mm
760 Microns Credit Card Thickness.
Full Colour Double-Sided Print.
Turnaround Time
Standard turnaround time is 10 working days from sign-off of artwork, not order date.
We offer a Fast Track service from 5 working days, please contact us for more information and pricing.
Artwork Templates
Please read our Artwork Guide prior to downloading the template.
Material Guide
PVC
Our PVC cards are made from quality, durable plastic and are available with a Matt or Gloss finish. Unless otherwise stated, our PVC cards are 720 microns, the standard thickness of a credit-card.
Biodegradable PVC
Our Biodegradable PVC cards contain an additive that means they will degrade and wear down in microbe rich environments such as biologically active landfill. In terms of print finish, you won’t notice much difference to a regular PVC card.
Unless otherwise stated, our Biodegradable PVC cards are 720 microns, the same thickness as a standard credit-card. They can also be recycled where facilities exist, but not in standard household recycling.
100% Recycled PVC
Our 100% Recycled PVC cards are made from 100% recycled plastic (R-PVC), with a 100% recycled film applied for durability. This post-consumer recycled PCV material is sifted, washed, sterilised and separated to remove contaminants, resulting in a quality material.
Unless otherwise specified, they are 720 microns, the same thickness as a standard credit-card. They can also be recycled in the correct facilities.
Paperboard
Where paperboard is available, this is made from 270gsm paperboard manufactured in the UK from an FSC-certified supplier. They feel a little thinner than a standard credit card.
Our paperboard cards are fully recyclable after use in your standard household recycling.
If you’re setting your own complete Artwork, please follow this Guide.
You can either upload this at the time of ordering or email it to us afterwards.
We’ll always send you a proof to sign-off before printing your cards.
Need help with your artwork?
We offer an art working service for £25. Add it to your basket and we’ll be in touch when your order comes through.
To help you prepare, we will need:
- A high-resolution file of your logo (ideally an EPS) and any other design assets.
- A note of the colour(s) you want to use (Pantone or CMYK breakdowns) or a graphic to match to.
- A note of the font you want to use. If it’s a non-standard font, we’ll need a copy of this too.
Want to see some samples?
No problem, fill in our Samples Request Form and we’ll get some out in the post to you.
Quantity discounts are available.
Fill in our Request a Quote Form and we’ll get back to you with a custom price.
Custom Hotel Key Cards.
Choose from Magstripe Cards or RFID Hotel Key cards to work with Onity, Ving, Salto or Dormakaba door lock systems. ECO options available including Wood, Recycled and Biodegradable Plastic.
Branded Hotel Key Cards printed in full colour, front and back. Your key cards can do much more than just open doors, why not use the reverse to promote a service or your latest offer?
Our Custom Hotel Key Card range is available in a range of materials, from durable PVC to wood, biodegradable or recycled PVC options.
Whether you need a magstripe card or RFID technology that will work with your contactless door locks, we will have the right card for your system.
Want to test a card on your system before ordering?
No problem, just get in touch and we'll send you out a sample card to check.
Looking for special finishes on your key cards or want to include features like QR codes? Contact us for a bespoke quote.
The following is included within the quoted price:
Full Colour Print on both sides.
Unencoded LoCo Magnetic Stripe.
The following options and features are available at an extra cost. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Slot Punch or Notch.
Design Change.
Choose to change your design mid-run. E.g. split your 200 card order into 100 cards for standard use, then 100 to advertise a seasonal promotion for example.
Spot Varnish.
Pick out part of your design in spot varnish.
Personalisation.
Print individual names, numbers, Barcodes or QR codes..
Signature Panel.
Available on either side.
Metallic Print.
Available on either side.
Pantone Colours.
We can print Pantone colours rather than CMYK if required.
Magstripe.
HiCo available, encoded or unencoded.
Artwork Service.
This is available for £25 and can be selected as you checkout.
Optional Press Proof Sample if your timescales allow.
Hotel Key Cards Printing Options
Choose to include various features and finishes on your cards.
Extra costs may apply, please contact us for a custom quote.
RFID
Various RFID technology chips available.
Magstripe
HiCo or LoCo magstripe, encoded or unencoded.
Slot Punch or Notch
Holes, notches and slots available.
Signature Panel
Include a white signature panel for writing on.
Spot Varnish
Pick out design elements in spot gloss varnish.
QR Codes
Include the same QR code on all, or a bespoke code on each.
Personalisation
Personalise each card with names, numbers or individual details.
Hotel Key Cards Common FAQs
Get answers to common questions about our Branded Key Cards.
Do your RFID Key Cards work with Ving, Onity, Salto or Dormakaba?
Yes, we provide custom programmed key cards for all hotel key card systems, in both plastic and wood.
We will always send you a sample to test first, to ensure they work on your specific system before ordering.
Do you have Wood Hotel Key Cards available for next day delivery?
Yes, our Wood hotel key cards with magstripe are available in packs of 100 and are on the shelf ready to ship.
Will your generic magstripe Hotel Key Cards work with my system?
Our off-the-shelf packs of magstripe key cards work with most hotel keycard systems that use magstripe, including Ving and Onity.
If in doubt, ask us for a sample to test.
Is a matt or gloss finish better on plastic cards?
It depends on what you want your cards to do and long you expect them to be in use, but there are definitely times when we would recommend matt over gloss due to the fact that it doesn’t show up scratches or smudges as easily.
Do you have ECO options available?
Yes. Our Sustainable Range of custom printed cards includes Wood and Bamboo cards. Paperboard and Biodegradable and Recycled PVC.
Our generic Key cards with magstripe packs are made from Biodegradable PVC.
Are your Wood RFID key cards as long lasting as PVC?
No. Because wood is a natural degradable product, they aren’t as durable or as long lasting as PVC cards.
What’s the difference between bamboo and wood?
Bamboo is more sustainable due to how quickly it grows and replenishes, however it is not as durable as other woods and you will experience more of a ‘bend’ with a bamboo card.
You can also expect more of a variation in terms of the print or engraving finish on bamboo cards when compared to wood.
Can you send me out a sample wood card?
Sure – let us know which wood you’re interested in and what technology you’re using and we’ll send you one out in the post.
How do I get my artwork to you?
You can upload your artwork at the point of ordering if you have it ready, or you can checkout and email it to us later. Please follow our Artwork Guide when setting your design files.
We can also set your artwork for you for £25. Add the Artwork Service to your basket and we'll be in touch as soon as we receive your order.
