HID iCLASS SE smart cards introduce a more powerful, second generation of iCLASS cards, allowing you to encode more data and protect it better using SIO technology. This gives you more flexibility in how you use your smart cards – common uses include everything from access control to cashless payments at workplace cafes and parking garages. Still using a prox card system? These cards also include prox encoding and will work with hybrid smart and prox card readers.

Ordering Smart Cards

• Minimum order quantity is 100 cards
• Lead time on standard orders is 2-3 weeks
• Additional customizations (like printing) may increase order processing time & cost
• Smart cards are custom programmed items & NOT eligible for returns
• If your business is part of a registered card program with HID (like Corporate 1000 or HID Elite ICE/MOB) contact ID Card Group directly to place your order.

HID iCLASS SE Smart Card Details

• 13.56 mHz read/write contactless smart card technology
• Also includes 125 kHz prox card technology
• Mutual authentication between card and reader to protect data
• SIO (Security Identity Object) programming
• ISO cards for printing in-house with an ID card printer
• Cards can also be ordered pre-printed, contact ID Card Group for more information
• Customizable options include material, memory size, programming, slot punch, and more
• iCLASS SE cards work with iCLASS SE readers, are not backward compatible with iCLASS readers
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects

Because of the embedded technology within the card, the card surface may be uneven. This can cause problems printing, so ID Card Group highly recommends printing with a reverse transfer printer to avoid damaging the printhead.

You have several slot punch options with these iCLASS SE cards: slot punched for vertical or horizontal cards, or slot punch indicators for vertical or horizontal cards.

Many organizations order their cards with slots so they can easily attach to an ID accessory like a lanyard or badge reel, keeping the cards close at hand for scanning throughout the day.

If you will be using an ID card printer to print on the cards, do not order them slot punched – this can create rough or jagged edges that can break the ribbon or damage the printhead. Instead, order the cards with the correct slot punch indicators and you can slot punch them after printing.

If you need additional customization beyond those listed on this page, contact ID Card Group for information on special formats, programming, pre-printing, and other options.