Specialist IDBlack Dual Card ID Badge Holder - Holds 2 Cards - Rigid Hard Plastic - Double Sided Card Holder for Horizontal or Vertical Badges - Open Face Design

In my company we have to use the same card for access to offices and facilities that we use to access computers and laptops. The result is when you walk away from your workstation computer you need to pull the MFA card from it's reader and wear it like an ID badge to open doors and so security can tell you belong wherever you are. So we are constantly inserting and removing the MFA card from its badge holder. This one holds the badge securely and also allows for easy insertion and removal of the card. That's pretty much the definition of what an MFA card holder is supposed to do, and this one does it well.

Bought this because I have to daily carry a government ID AND a hospital ID, and use BOTH multiple times throughout my day. This is a pain, as most ID holders we are issued are just for one. I had managed to jam my second ID into the back of my issued ID badge, but the holder broke. They don't make that type anymore. The security officer said they only issue single holders, which cost the gov't (that's actually you and me!)$6.00 a pop. This ID can be used horizontally or vertically. One side has four retaining tabs (I use this side for my gov't ID--they freak if you lose it), and the other side has two retaining tabs.BOTH sides are constructed in a way so the ID slides in under the tabs then snaps into a surrounding raised rim. Not going anywhere. Yet they are not hard to remove for swiping, etc. Just lift an end and slide out. These are light, durable and inexpensive. Note: There is no "shielding" built in--reader will pick up signal from chip right through opposite card. I don't care, but if you do, keep shopping. If you don't, you'll love this. Buy one for a co-worker--they'll thank you.

My TWIC Goes on one side and my badge goes on the other. They are very securely held inside and easily accessed if you need it. I’ve been using different badge holders for the last 20 years and this is the most useful and well thought out one that I’ve ever come across.

One side (the side with 4 posts) holds id cards very securely and is easy to slide in and out for repeated use. it's actually quite satisfying to the point i have to remind myself not to snap it in and out too often for risk of breaking the id. the other side (side with 2 posts) holds cards in fine but is not as supportive, so my thicker rfid card has cracked slightly. this side is better for cards that don't need to be taken out often or at all.this is the second badge holder i bought, the first one cracked where the slot is to attach to a clasp. this one is holding up better though. even if this one broke, I would buy another one.

Recently at my job we moved to using SmartCards which function as near field entry badges as well as dual factor authentication for logging into our computers. So, we still need to display our badges while in the buildings, but also be able to easily remove the card to insert into a laptop or desktop reader. This holder makes it easy to perform both of these functions. One side holds a card (driver's license size) perfectly and exactly with no slop. Nice thing is that the badge or ID can be oriented either vertically or horizontally for different badge layouts. Only small downside is that the badge is unprotected from scratching or abrasions as some holders do envelop the card to protect the chip and card surface. Also, over time the raised plastic nibs on this holder which hold the cards in tight might produce marks on the backside of the card. One side holds more securely than another and I suspect that this is so that the card you need to remove more often has the two tabs holding it in while the card which needs to stay in more regularly has the four securing points.Only downside was the delivery method which took ten days to arrive. I'd suggest that the shipper consider using just USPS instead of a combination of services such as DHL, etc. That hand-off takes what seems like forever....

Expectations: hold/protect my two badges without damaging themPros+ Strong. I could probably throw the ID holder off of a ten story building and nothing would happen to the badges (don't try that at home, please).+ Design. I love the way I can display my badge horizontally or vertically, it's just a smart way to design the card holder and I'm sure that this feature will come in handy for plenty of customers. There are also short rails that help guide the card in and out of the holder.Cons- Slight bend. This is an extremely minor flaw if it is a flaw whatsoever. When inserting/removing the badge you need to bend it slightly in order to pull it over the ridge on the end. But without the ridge the card would have trouble staying in place and it wouldn't be protected on the bottom.SummaryThe ID holder does exactly what it's supposed to do and it does it well. I feel that my badges are protected efficiently and displayed effectively. I couldn't ask for more out of this product.

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I'm a frequent Amazon shopper (love my Prime); however I don't always leave reviews. I felt this product was worthy of a review. I needed this card holder for work. I have to scan a badge to access my office and I need to keep a CAC card to access my computer/work flow. This card hold does both. I'm able to easily access the badge reader and keep my CAC card safe. I'm also able to remove my CAC card with easy and this card hold seems to be holding up. This card hold was inexpesnive and funtional. If your looking for this kind of item, I would highly recommend this product. I use it 5 days a week and have not had any issues. Thanks Amazon for another great product, shipped to my home at a great price!