In the past few years, traditional keys have been disappearing. Instead, cars, homes, and businesses opt for keyless locking and unlocking methods. The card swipe system is one type of keyless entry popular with companies. Today, we’ll talk about card swipe systems and other keyless options and how they can benefit you. Keep reading! 

How Card Swipe Systems Work

A card swipe system is an easy-to-use and convenient answer to business security. Swipe cards in this system have a magnetic strip along the back, similar to a credit card. When the card is activated for an employee, it is loaded up with their information and allows them to unlock specified doors around the building. 

This type of keyless entry system is often used in workplaces with many employees that use the same area because it eliminates the need for multiple copies of a key for each door. Instead, a card can be programmed to allow entry into several regions. 

Benefits of a Card Swipe System

1. Cost-Effective

Swipe cards are very inexpensive, so they’re a cost-effective solution for any company. They can even be erased and reprogrammed when an employee is replaced without much extra cost or effort. 

2. Little Maintenance

Swipe card readers don’t have parts, so they rarely need maintenance or repairs. As long as employees are trained in the correct use of the card swipe system, there should be very little damage. And because of the ubiquitous nature of the card swipe system, when repairs are needed, they aren’t costly.

3. Individual Cards for Employees

Swipe cards are reconfigurable, so the information and access permissions can be erased, added, or changed according to the employee the card is for. And if a card is lost or stolen, it can be deactivated remotely so that an unauthorized person cannot gain entry to the building or office. 

4. Easy to Use

Swipe cards are simple to use, especially since most people are accustomed to using credit or debit cards. All it takes is a short training on the proper use of the card and reader before employees can begin enjoying the ease of entry.

5. Convenient

Swipe cards are small and thin enough to fit in a pocket or wallet, so there’s no added bulk of a key ring. And because one card can be programmed to allow access to multiple doors, the need for multiple keys is further reduced. 

6. Versatile

Swipe cards can be used to gain approved access to parking lots/garages, gated communities/apartment complexes, offices, warehouses, and more. 

7. Trackable Use

Because of the information logged into the card, its use is trackable. This allows for better security and provides an audit trail to identify whose card was used. 

Contact Us Today

If you think your business could benefit from going keyless, contact Secure Lock & Alarm today for a new card swipe system. As the experts in keyless entry and security, we’ll have your new system set up in no time! Call us at (978) 927-6400 or send us an email at Sales@SecureLockandAlarm.com to get started.