Encoding & Access
Encoding
Writing data to a card's magnetic stripe, chip, or antenna so it works with a reader or access system.
Encoding turns a blank tech card into a working credential. Card Imaging can encode cards to your exact system.
Encoding turns a blank technology card into a working credential by writing the right data to its stripe, chip, or antenna in the format your system expects. Get the facility code and format right and the card just works; get them wrong and it is a coaster. Card Imaging encodes to your exact system.
Need encoding for your card program?
We stock it, spec it, and explain it, since 1984.
Where this leads
If you are working this out for a live card program, start with order cards that arrive already encoded.
Questions about Encoding?
Our team explains the jargon and specs the right gear, since 1984.