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Orbita hotel key cards
Reorder Orbita hotel cards with your current card reference, quantity, artwork and sample plan.
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
- Exact Orbita lock and encoder models, issuing software and the current card or approved credential specification.
- 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
Indicative prices for Orbita key cards
| Card format | Indicative range per card (USD) |
|---|---|
| MIFARE Classic 1K compatible, PVC | $0.10 – $0.30 |
The Classic 1K price range is a card-format reference, not confirmation of an approved Orbita credential. Confirm the full card specification and any preparation in your quote.
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 Orbita 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 Orbita setup
Orbita’s S3474 product page specifies a MIFARE 1K card option. That model reference does not identify the card for every Orbita installation. Use the current lock, encoder and card specification when planning a reorder.
Agree the proposed stock and any required preparation with your system provider, then have authorized hotel staff issue samples through the normal front-desk process. Include the required room and common-area readers in the acceptance test before approving printed production.
Orbita 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 |
|---|---|---|
| S3474: published product option | MIFARE 1K | This is the manufacturer’s model-specific card option. Confirm the full credential reference, encoder setup and preparation for your property. |
| Other Orbita models or replaced readers | Use the current provider-confirmed credential specification | Do not select replacement stock from the brand or installation year alone. Identify the actual reader and encoder before arranging samples. |
| Room and configured shared-area readers | Test the required readers with the proposed card | Agree a hotel-controlled issuance and acceptance test. Do not assume one successful room-door test approves every lift or common-area reader. |
Manufacturer references · Manufacturer reference reviewed 4 November 2026; model options do not establish compatibility for other installations.
These references describe the manufacturer's system. They are separate from evidence for the Cardotel card offered in your quote.
Card options for your Orbita inquiry
- Custom printed hotel cards against the confirmed credential specification
- Separate order lines for properties or reader groups with different card requirements
- Material, artwork and finish options evaluated alongside the access sample
- Matching printed sleeve requirements in the same project quote
Before 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.
Orbita key card questions
Which card should I reorder for Orbita hotel locks?
Use your current card reference and ask your provider to confirm the installed lock, encoder and credential specification. The S3474 catalogue lists MIFARE 1K, but it is not a universal specification for every Orbita model. Agree any required preparation and test samples before production.
What if we only know the Orbita brand name?
Start with the model labels on the lock and encoder, the issuing software and the current card reference if available. Share the non-sensitive details you have with your inquiry. Agree the remaining identification and sample checks with your system provider before selecting stock.
What should our printing quote include?
List the confirmed credential, material, dimensions, quantities per artwork, finish, packaging, destination and preferred arrival date. Ask the quote to show the minimum order and any setup, sample, preparation or freight charges separately.
Do we test samples before a printed bulk order?
Agree the sample specification and costs, then have an authorized operator issue the cards using your hotel’s normal workflow. Test the required doors and readers, reissue and expiry. Approve the artwork and physical card separately, and keep the accepted specification with the order.
Plan your Orbita card order
Share your lock system, approximate quantity and destination. Unsure of the chip? Start with the system details you have.