HID credentials

Trusted HID credentials

As access requirements evolve, organisations often need to support both established HID environments and newer credential technologies. IDCUBE supports HID credentials across Seos, iCLASS SE, iCLASS, HID Proximity, and Seos-powered mobile access, giving teams the flexibility to use smart cards, key fobs, adhesive tags, dual-technology credentials, or mobile IDs based on their existing infrastructure and security needs.

Within the Access360 ecosystem, supported HID credentials can be linked to user identities and governed through door, zone, and schedule-based permissions. This helps organisations maintain continuity with existing HID deployments while creating a practical path toward newer Seos and HID mobile credentials as their access strategy advances.

HID credential portfolio

IDCUBE Controller Aero (ICA) panels offer secure, cloud-integrated access control with seamless Access360 compatibility. Deploy the HID credential configuration that best matches your access control environment and requirements.
HID iCLASS 200x
Flexible 13.56 MHz smart card for established iCLASS environments. The HID iCLASS 200x supports read/write contactless access, multiple memory configurations, and ISO-format card printing. Optional magnetic stripe, barcode, and visual security features support different identification and access requirements.
HID iCLASS 202x + Prox Card
Dual-technology credential for mixed iCLASS and Proximity environments. The HID iCLASS 202x + Prox combines 13.56 MHz iCLASS with 125 kHz HID Proximity in one ISO-thickness card, helping organisations maintain existing Prox compatibility while introducing iCLASS technology.
HID iCLASS 205x Key II
Compact iCLASS access in a durable key-fob format. The HID iCLASS 205x Key II uses 13.56 MHz contactless technology and supports multiple memory configurations. Its portable design suits users who need convenient access without carrying a photo ID card.
HID iCLASS 206x Tag
Easy credential upgrade without replacing the existing badge. The HID iCLASS 206x Tag is a small adhesive 13.56 MHz credential that adds iCLASS functionality to compatible non-metallic cards or surfaces, supporting migration from magnetic stripe, barium ferrite, or proximity credentials.
HID iCLASS 2080 Clamshell Card
Durable iCLASS credential for high-use access environments. The HID iCLASS 2080 Clamshell Card combines a sturdy ABS shell with 13.56 MHz contactless technology. It provides 2K-bit read/write memory, two application areas, and a slot-punched form for convenient badge or lanyard use.

Why HID credentials?

Which HID credential is right for you?

Requirement Recommended Credential
Modern Enterprise Access Modern credential technology for new or security-focused deployments HID Seos
Existing iCLASS SE Environment SIO-enabled credentials for established iCLASS SE reader environments HID iCLASS SE
Existing iCLASS Environment Credential continuity for organisations already using iCLASS infrastructure HID iCLASS
Legacy Proximity Environment Continued support for installed 125 kHz HID Prox readers HID Proximity
Legacy Proximity Migration Gradual transition from 125 kHz Prox to modern high-frequency credentials without immediate reader replacement HID Seos + Prox
Mixed Prox and iCLASS Migration Support for environments using both legacy Prox and iCLASS reader technologies HID Seos + iCLASS + Prox
Mobile Access Smartphone-based access using Seos-powered Mobile IDs with compatible HID mobile-ready readers HID Mobile Access
Not sure which credential is right for your facility?

Access control software for HID credential deployment

Manage supported HID credentials, user identities, and access rights through Access360. Choose Access360.AI for cloud-based administration or Access360 Helix for deployment within customer-controlled infrastructure.
Cloud-based access control for centralised credential and access management across connected sites.

  • SaaS cloud deployment
  • Centralised multi-site management
  • Mobile credential support
  • Remote web and mobile administration
Know more about Access360.AI Software
On-premise, private-cloud access control within customer-controlled infrastructure.

  • Unified credential lifecycle
  • Centralised access rights
  • Customer-controlled infrastructure
  • Enterprise integrations
Know more about Access360 Helix Software

Need help choosing the right HID credential?​

Share a few details about your workplace, installed readers, user groups, and migration plans. Our team will help you identify the right HID credential mix for your access-control environment.

    Benefits

    Right Credential

    Choose HID credentials across Seos, iCLASS SE, iCLASS, Proximity, and supported mobile technologies to match different access environments and migration needs.

    Stronger Security

    Use HID Seos credentials with modern cryptography, mutual authentication, secure messaging, and SIO-based identity protection for security-focused access applications.

    Centralised Access Management

    Link supports HID credentials to user identities in Access360 and centrally manage authorised doors, zones, schedules, and access permissions.

    Multi-Application Support

    Use supported Seos and iCLASS SE credentials for physical access alongside additional identity applications where the credential configuration permits.

    Existing HID Compatibility

    Continue supporting established HID Proximity, iCLASS, and iCLASS SE reader environments while planning future credential upgrades.

    Multiple Form Factors

    Choose cards, clamshell credentials, key fobs, adhesive tags, and mobile IDs to suit different users and physical access requirements.

    Migration Flexibility

    Move from legacy Proximity or iCLASS environments in phases using multi-technology credentials that support existing and newer reader technologies.

    Mobile-Ready Access

    Extend compatible Seos-based environments toward HID mobile credentials, giving organisations a path from physical cards to smartphone-based access.

    HID credentials features

    Multi-Credential-Support

    Specifications

    Credential Family Frequency Credential Architecture Security Approach Deployment Context
    HID Seos 13.56 MHz SIO-enabled modern credential architecture Modern cryptography, mutual authentication, secure messaging, and identity-data protection Modern enterprise access, security-focused deployments, and Seos-powered HID Mobile Access
    HID iCLASS SE 13.56 MHz SIO-enabled iCLASS credential architecture SIO protection with mutual authentication, encrypted data transfer, and diversified keys Existing iCLASS SE/SIO environments and phased credential migration
    HID iCLASS 13.56 MHz Read/write contactless smart-card technology Mutual authentication, encrypted data transfer, and 64-bit diversified keys Established iCLASS installations requiring continued credential compatibility
    HID Proximity 125 kHz Low-frequency proximity credential technology Legacy proximity credential architecture Existing HID Prox reader environments and legacy access-control installations
    HID credentials datasheets

    HID iCLASS Datasheets

    HID iCLASS Prox Card

    HID iCLASS Key II

    HID iCLASS Tag

    HID iCLASS SE Datasheets

    HID iCLASS SE Card

    HID iCLASS SE Key II

    HID iCLASS SE Clamshell Card

    HID Seos Datasheets

    HID iCLASS Seos Card

    HID Seos 8K Key Fob

    HID Seos 8K Clamshell Card

    HID Proximity Datasheets

    HID ProxKey III Key Fob

    HID ProxCard II Card

    HID MicroProx Tag

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