Free Sample Pack

Let your doors test us first

No sales calls, no commitment — a physical pack of key cards matched to your locking system, plus material swatches your team can hold. Free, shipping only.

What is in the pack

Chip candidates for your locks

MIFARE Classic® 1K, Ultralight® EV1 and/or the chips your lock brand needs — based on what you tell us.

Material swatch cards

Standard PVC, waterproof paper, bamboo and wood so you can feel the difference, not imagine it.

Finish references

Printed examples of foil, spot UV and matte finishes from real production runs.

Magstripe samples on request

LoCo cards for legacy Onity, Saflok or Ilco estates — just mention your system.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us your lock system

    Brand and model, or a photo of a working card. Not sure? Say so — we will help you identify it.

  2. 2

    We assemble a matched pack

    Chip candidates for your doors plus material and finish samples, packed the same or next business day.

  3. 3

    Courier to your desk

    DHL/FedEx/UPS, typically 3–7 days worldwide. The samples are free — you only cover the shipping.

Know your lock brand already? Check the compatibility finder to see what your pack will likely contain — or curious about prices? See the cost guide.

Request your sample pack

Include your lock brand/model (or "not sure"), your shipping address, and anything else that helps — quantity plans, material interests, deadlines. We reply within about 12 hours on business days.

Prefer email? Write to us directly at sales@cardotel.com

Sample questions, answered

Are the samples really free?

Yes — unprinted sample packs are free, including the chips matched to your lock system. You only pay the courier shipping. Samples printed with your own artwork carry a small production fee that is credited against your first order.

How do I test the samples when they arrive?

Encode them at your property exactly as you do with your current cards (front-desk encoder or lock software), then try them on several doors including your oldest locks. If anything fails, tell us what happened — we send a revised candidate set at no charge.

How long does the whole process take?

Packs ship within 1–2 business days and arrive in 3–7 depending on destination. Most properties complete door testing within a day of arrival, and production takes 7–10 working days after artwork approval — roughly three weeks end to end, comfortably inside most reorder windows.

We are a distributor / lock installer — can we get a broader pack?

Yes. Trade partners can request an extended pack covering the chip families and materials they quote most, plus unbranded reference cards for client presentations. Mention your business type in the form.