Proximity cards can't hold more data than a magnetic stripe card. Only contactless smartcards can hold other type of data like electronic funds balance for contactless payment systems, history data for Time & Attendance or biometric templates. When used without encoding data, only with the Card Serial number, contactless smartcard have similar functionalities to Proximity cards.
Discount Security Store is a major supplier of 125 khz proximity readers from manufacturers like HID, Indala, Ingersol Rand, AWID, and Kantech. We offer readers that can work from 1-3 inches like 6005B ProxPoint Plus Reader, 6008B ProxPoint Plus Reader C&D to long range solutions like 5375 MaxiProx Reader designed for parking lots, and the 5355 ProxPro with Keypad for best for medium range applications. We also carry accessories like reader covers, bezels and serial adapters.
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