smart card readers are easy-to-install devices that can read information stored on contact or contactless 13.56 MHz smart cards
Experience in developing smart card reader technologies puts HID Global in a unique position to play a critical role in the evolution and adoption of smart card technology. With the industry’s most extensive line of powerful, versatile readers, HID Global’s smart card reader solutions enable a broad scope of applications powered by secure contactless technology.

Designed to enhance the security, convenience and aesthetics of any installation, HID reader technology is the global technology of choice for accuracy, compatibility, technological innovation and responsiveness. HID secure contactless and contact readers and reader boards and cores are used in a limitless variety of applications: facility access control, mobile payment devices, computer network data security, medical record management, employee time and attendance, border control and many more.

HID Global reader solutions, guaranteed compatible with HID cards, tokens, inlays and prelaminates, will fit any need for secure technology readers and devices.

Genuine HID Readers and Solutions:

  • iCLASS SE® Next generation access control platform with enhanced security and performance
  • pivCLASS® Contact, contactless and biometric readers that meet NIST SP 800-116 guidelines
  • iCLASS® & mutliCLASS® standard smart card readers with enhanced security while still being user-friendly, convenient and affordable
  • SmartID® MIFARE®/DESFire® Contactless smart card reader product line provides open architecture that is both flexible and secure
  • OMNIKEY® OMNIKEY products support any smart card for any application on any computer
  • HID Prox Robust, affordable and seamlessly integrates with a range of access control systems
  • Indala® Proximity All Indala readers feature FlexSecur technology which provides an added level of security through a verification process at the reader