Lock Compatibility · Miwa Lock Co.
Miwa-Compatible Hotel Key Cards
The quiet giant of Asian and resort hospitality. Magstripe AL5H or RFID ALV2 — we match Miwa’s generations and verify before you commit.
Miwa Lock equips a huge share of hotels across Japan and Asia-Pacific, plus many international resorts. Its hospitality lines run from AL5H magstripe locks to ALV2 and newer RFID models — and, uniquely, some Japan-domestic installations use FeliCa rather than MIFARE® technology.
International Miwa RFID installations typically read MIFARE Classic® 1K, and AL5H magstripe locks take LoCo cards. If your property is in Japan on a FeliCa-based configuration, talk to us first — we will confirm what your system needs before quoting rather than guess.
Which chip does Miwa read?
Commonly used pairings by generation. Individual properties can differ — the final chip is always confirmed with free test samples in your own doors before production.
| Lock generation | Card / chip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AL5H and related magstripe lines | LoCo magstripe (300 Oe) | Widespread across Asian city hotels |
| ALV2 / international RFID installs | MIFARE Classic® 1K | The common export-market pairing |
| Japan-domestic FeliCa configurations | FeliCa-based (case by case) | We advise per property before quoting |
| Newer mobile-ready deployments | MIFARE Classic® 1K cards alongside app keys | Cards remain standard guest issue |
What we supply for Miwa properties
- LoCo magstripe cards for AL5H estates
- MIFARE Classic® 1K cards — PVC, paper, bamboo or wood
- Resort wristbands for Miwa-equipped beach and spring resorts
- Bilingual artwork support (English/Japanese) in prepress
How verification works
- 1
Identify your lock
Find the brand and model on the lock’s inside plate or battery cover, ask your installer, or simply photograph a working key card (both sides) and the lock.
- 2
We match the chip
Send the details to sales@cardotel.com or through the form. We identify the chip your generation reads and assemble free test samples with the matching candidates.
- 3
Your doors decide
Encode the samples on site exactly as you do today. Only after your locks confirm the reads do we print the full run — zero compatibility gambles.
Miwa key card questions
Which cards work with Miwa ALV2 locks?
International ALV2 and related RFID installations commonly read MIFARE Classic® 1K. As always, we confirm with free test samples in your own doors before production.
Our Japanese property uses FeliCa — can you supply?
FeliCa-based configurations are handled case by case. Send us your lock model and a working card; we will confirm what the system accepts and be straight with you about what we can and cannot supply.
Do you make magstripe cards for AL5H locks?
Yes — LoCo magstripe cards for AL5H and related Miwa magstripe lines, printed to your artwork, remain a standard production item.
Can artwork include Japanese text?
Yes. Our prepress team regularly sets bilingual English/Japanese layouts; send fonts outlined or let us match a reference card.
Start your order
Need key cards that just work at check-in?
Send your lock brand and quantity — you will get a factory-direct quote and a free sample pack to test in your own locks before you commit.