Access Control

NFC Keychain for Access Control

NFCKEY is a wearable NFC keychain that replaces plastic access cards and NFC key fobs in offices, gyms, residential buildings, and co-working spaces. It is issued and managed by the operator — working with existing access control systems, readers, and infrastructure.

Application

Access Control

Examples

Office, Gym, Residential Buildings, Co-working Spaces

Managed By

System Administrator
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What NFCKEY Replaces In Access Control Systems

What NFCKEY replaces

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Plastic NFC access cards
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NFC key fobs and access badges
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Temporary access cards issued to staff, members, or residents

NFCKEY acts as a wearable NFC credential that is presented to a reader in the same way as a traditional card or key fob

What NFCKEY does not replace

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Door readers or wall-mounted terminals
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Access control software or databases 
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Access rules, permissions, or user management

NFCKEY does not make access decisions on its own. All authorization remains fully managed by the existing access control system

Common Uses

How NFCKEY Is Commonly Used in Access Control 

In access-controlled environments, NFCKEY is commonly used for: 

  • Employee or staff access – in offices, co-working spaces, and corporate buildings
  • Member access – in gyms, fitness centres, and leisure facilities
  • Resident access – in apartment buildings, condominiums, and gated communities
  • Temporary visitor access – issued to contractors, guests, or short-term staff in place of a card
  • Multi-site access – where a single credential is enrolled across multiple locations or access points

The wearable format improves day-to-day convenience, while preserving the same access control system behavior as a traditional card or key fob

Why NFCKEY

Benefits of Using NFCKEY in Access Control Systems

When deployed in an access control system, NFCKEY delivers practical benefits as an RFID wearable credential for operators and users alike

Always-With-You Form

Always-With-You Form

NFC keychain stays attached to bags, keys, bottles, and lanyards — reducing lost or forgotten access cards

Reinforced Sleeve Mount

Reinforced Sleeve Mount

High-strength sleeve eyelet rated up to 40 kg tensile load — preventing eyelet wear and tearing under frequent use

System-Native Behavior

System-Native Behavior

NFC keychain operates with system-native platform behavior — preserving existing access rules and security

Custom Design

Custom Design

NFC keychains with full customization options — strengthening brand visibility at every door and terminal

Designed to IP68 Standards

Designed to IP68 Standards

Wearables built to IP68 ingress protection standards — withstanding water, dust, and sweat in daily use

Reduced Plastic Consumption

Reduced Plastic Consumption

Durable replacement for PVC access cards — made with approximately 3.7x less plastic than a standard card

Deployment Model

Who Uses and Who Manages NFCKEY in Access Control

NFCKEY N°70B
NFCKEY N°70A
NFCKEY N°700
NFCKEY N°701
NFCKEY N°702
NFCKEY N°703
NFCKEY N°704
NFCKEY N°705
NFCKEY N°70B
NFCKEY N°70A
NFCKEY N°700
NFCKEY N°701
NFCKEY N°702
NFCKEY N°703
NFCKEY N°704
NFCKEY N°705

Who Uses NFCKEY:

  • NFCKEY is carried and used by employees, residents, tenants, and members as a wearable NFC access credential
  • Users tap NFCKEY to a reader to gain entry, in the same way as a traditional access card or key fob

Who Manages NFCKEY:

  • NFCKEY is issued, enrolled, and managed by the organisation, property manager, or system administrator operating the access control system
  • Users do not manage or configure their own access credentials

All access decisions, permissions, schedules, and security policies remain fully system-controlled within the access control platform.

Next Steps

What's next?

Everything you need to get started — from chip selection to design and bulk ordering

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Explore different NFC chip types

Check chip compatibility with your target devices, readers, or platforms before ordering

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Test before bulk deployment

If needed, order a sample pack to try the physical product and test compatibility with your setup

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Select your design

Choose from ready-made designs or submit a custom design
Explore Further

Useful links

Product

Chip Types We Offer

Explore all NXP® chip families available across NFCKEY products

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Design Collections

Browse our ready-made designs across a range of collections

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 Solutions

All Solutions

See the full range of industries and applications where NFCKEY can be deployed

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Getting Started With NFCKEY

A guide to selecting the right chip, ordering, and deploying NFCKEY in your environment

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NFCKEY Standards and Regulations

Learn about our NFC Forum compliance, ISO 14443/15693 standards, and the technology behind NFCKEY's interoperability

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