Lock Compatibility · Miwa Lock Co.
MIWA Hotel Key Cards
Plan printed or replacement cards using your exact lock, encoder and current credential reference.
For independently sourced replacement cards. Confirm the exact credential and your property's authorization requirements before ordering; brand names identify the intended locking system.
Start with these three details
Share what you know; you can begin before every item is confirmed. If you have an approved card specification, include it in your quote request.
- System & current card
- Complete ALV2/ALV3 or other lock variant, encoder/software and full credential reference; clarify any provider-specified AES product.
- Quantity
- Approximate quantity for each artwork or property.
- Delivery
- Destination country and your preferred arrival date.
Not sure which card to order? Plan a compatibility test
At a glance · indicative, updated September 2026
Pricing for Miwa key cards
MIWA pricing is confirmed against the exact credential and preparation requirements. A Classic, Plus, Ultralight AES or FeliCa name is not a ready-to-order specification; availability, sample charges and pricing are assessed for the proposed card.
Indicative USD ranges per card at 1,000–4,999 pieces per design, four-colour offset printing included, EXW Dongguan; freight, duties, taxes, special finishes, sleeves and credential preparation are quoted separately, and the exact price is set in a dated quote.
Quantity bands. Per design, against the 1,000–4,999 range: about −15% from 5,000 pieces, −25% from 10,000 and −35% from 25,000; 500–999 pieces run about +35%. Full price table
A price range is not a compatibility statement. Confirm the chip with test samples in your own locks before ordering.
Order planning
What determines your quote
Start with your quantity, destination and Miwa system details. The final card specification determines the minimum order, price and schedule.
- Card specification
- Confirm the chip manufacturer and exact part, credential preparation, material, dimensions, thickness and finish. A chip family name alone is not an order specification.
- Minimum order
- Request the MOQ for your selected chip, material and finish. State the quantity for each artwork and property; multiple designs may have separate minimums.
- Price & delivery terms
- Request unit prices by quantity, the currency, setup charges, sample costs and packing. Confirm whether freight, duties and taxes are included, and the delivery term.
- Production & arrival
- Give your required arrival date and destination country. Confirm production time after specification, sample and artwork approval; shipping and customs need a separate allowance.
Confirm your Miwa setup
MIWA publishes Classic and Plus options for its ALV3 separate-type product, while other installations and market variants need their own specification. The model name alone does not establish the card, preparation or issuing configuration to reorder.
Record the full lock variant, front-desk encoder, issuing software and current card part number. If the specification mentions AES, confirm the exact chip product and preparation with the system provider rather than treating “AES” as a complete card specification. Keep guest/staff or different-property requirements separate.
Miwa credential reference
Use the manufacturer references below to prepare your inquiry. Supported credential families, card preparation and installed configurations must be checked together; these are not interchangeable purchase options.
| System / application | Card / chip | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| ALV3 separate type: published product reference | MIFARE Classic / MIFARE Plus | The cited MIWA product page lists these reader technologies. It does not establish support for every ALV3 variant or validate a third-party card. |
| ALV2, P-type or another installed variant | Obtain the current supplier part and full credential specification | Include the complete model, encoder/software and any required preparation. Where the provider specifies an AES product, record its exact name and version rather than substituting another chip. |
| Installation documented as using FeliCa or another technology | Use the provider-approved credential specification | Send the exact part for an availability review. Do not infer the technology from the installation country or substitute on frequency alone. |
| AL5H, legacy, mobile-ready or retrofitted installation | Confirm the physical reader and issuing configuration | Inspect the current installation. If it uses a magnetic stripe, confirm its stripe specification separately; mobile access does not identify the physical card. |
Manufacturer references · checked 1 November 2026
- MIWA: ALV3 separate-type product and RFID specification
- MIWA: perimeter access and shared-reader product reference (PDF)
These references describe the manufacturer's system. They are separate from evidence for the Cardotel card offered in your quote.
Card options for your Miwa inquiry
- Custom printed card enquiries assessed against a provider-confirmed MIWA credential specification
- Separate quote lines for each property, card technology and artwork version
- Material, thickness and finish options for an agreed sample assessment
- Itemized card, preparation, sample, packaging and delivery requirements in the project quote
Agree your site test before ordering samples
Choose the checks with your authorized system provider and hotel team. Keep the accepted card reference and tested configuration with the production order.
Request test cardsBefore a production order
Approve a sample in your own system
Agree both the technical test and the sample costs first. An unprinted test card checks the credential; a printed proof checks the artwork and finish.
Agree what will be tested
Confirm the proposed credential, card body and encoder requirements. Ask for sample quantity, sample charges, courier cost and dispatch timing before arranging shipment.
Issue a test credential on site
Have your authorized property team enroll and encode the sample in your current system. A successful reader scan or matching UID format does not prove that a guest credential will work.
Check the complete guest journey
Test the intended room locks and any configured elevator or shared-area readers. Include check-in, expiry and reissue in the test, and record the software, encoder and lock versions used.
Approve the production specification
Record the accepted credential and artwork reference, material, size and finish. Reconfirm these details if your system or card specification changes before a reorder.
For the initial review, share the lock model, encoder/software details and a non-sensitive card reference. Keep guest data, live access credentials and system security keys with your authorized team.
Request test cardsProcurement evidence
What to review before you order
Ask which documents are available for your proposed card and review their scope before approval. A lock manufacturer's specification does not certify a third-party card.
Exact card & chip specification
Manufacturer and part number, credential preparation requirements, card dimensions and tolerances, material, print finish and the approved artwork revision.
Sample acceptance record
The sample reference, encoding setup, doors and readers tested, results and approval date. A factory read check and a property compatibility test answer different questions.
Material & test evidence
Ask which reports apply to the proposed material and finished card. Check the issuer, date, tested item and scope; request sourcing documentation if certified material is part of your specification.
Written quotation & quality terms
Quantity by design, agreed inspection criteria, production schedule, packing, shipping terms and the process for reporting and resolving a manufacturing defect.
A blank specification and acceptance checklist for your team to complete; it is not a certificate or a completed test report.
Review the quality and sample checks guide for the information to agree before production.
Miwa key card questions
Can I order replacement cards just by specifying MIWA ALV3 or P type?
Include the complete model/variant, front-desk encoder, issuing software and current credential part number. MIWA’s ALV3 separate-type page lists Classic/Plus options, but a product-family or housing label does not specify every installation. Your system provider should confirm the exact credential before a sample plan is agreed.
Our specification says AES. Is that enough for a quote?
Add the complete chip product, manufacturer/part reference and preparation requirements supplied by your system provider. AES describes a cryptographic method and is not a unique card product. Cardotel first assesses availability for the exact proposed credential; a matching name or frequency alone does not confirm hotel compatibility.
What should our MIWA sample test cover?
Have the authorized hotel team issue the agreed samples with its normal encoder and software. Check the intended guest-room locks and shared readers, plus the agreed expiry and reissue behavior. Record the tested card reference and configuration separately from artwork approval.
Can we request a material or print sample before the card specification is known?
You can begin with the material, finish and artwork requirements you know. The sample plan will identify which items are appearance references and which, if any, are prepared for functional testing. A material reference or printed proof does not establish MIWA compatibility.
What quantity and delivery information should we provide?
List the approximate quantity for each design and property, destination country and requested arrival date. The dated quote confirms the exact card, minimum order, unit price, preparation and sample costs, production timing and separate shipping terms.
Plan your Miwa card order
Share your lock system, approximate quantity and destination. Unsure of the chip? Start with the system details you have.