Card / tag-based

RFID

Proven, glove-compatible identification for shop floors and PPE-heavy environments.

What it is

RFID uses a passive tag (usually a card or badge) read at short range by a fixed or handheld reader — no line of sight or contact required, works reliably through gloves.

Includes Proximity (125kHz) cards

Proximity is the older, lower-frequency RFID variant — shorter read range and fewer security features than 13.56MHz smart cards, but lower cost and still common in legacy access-control installs. Same category, same page — it's a variant of RFID, not a separate technology.

Best for / not for

Where RFID genuinely fits — and where it doesn't

Best for

  • Manufacturing and plant environments where gloves and PPE rule out biometric options
  • Multi-shift operations needing fast, low-friction tap-and-go attendance
  • Zone access control alongside attendance in the same badge

Not for

  • Environments prioritizing zero physical credentials (a lost or shared card defeats the system)
  • High-turnover contract labor where card issuance overhead adds up
  • Long-range outdoor tracking — UHF is the better fit
MemoFaceAI integration

RFID is one of MemoFaceAI's most common Sources — the same Verified Workforce Events pipeline applies whether the source is a card tap or a face match.

Industries best suited

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Frequently asked questions

RFID uses a passive tag (usually a card or badge) read at short range by a fixed or handheld reader — no line of sight or contact required, works reliably through gloves.

A proposal for pricing will be submitted after we understand what exactly suits you!

1-2 weeks including card issuance.

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