Axis Id Card

| Feature | Axis A-series compatible card | | :--- | :--- | | Frequency | 13.56 MHz (MIFARE DESFire EV2) | | Memory | 2KB – 8KB encrypted sectors | | Read range | 3–8 cm (depends on reader model) | | Durability | ISO 7810 ID-1, PVC with polyester overlay |

Unlike bank cards, these have no printed employee photo. Instead, the card’s UID (Unique Identifier) is linked in a database to the user’s biometric template.

| Feature | Description | |----------------------|-------------| | Card Material | PVC, durable, tamper-resistant | | Photograph | Employee photo printed or digitally embedded | | Employee Details | Name, ID number, department, blood group (optional) | | Magnetic Stripe / Chip | For attendance & access control | | Hologram / UV logo | Axis Bank branding with anti-counterfeit elements | | Validity period | Mentioned on front – typically 3–5 years | axis id card

Setting up an Axis ID card requires utilizing Axis Access Control software (which can be a license on a compatible Axis NVR or the standalone AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller webpage).

| Feature | Axis Bank ID Card | HDFC Bank ID Card | Axis Access Card | HID iClass Card | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary use | Banking operations | Banking operations | Physical access | Physical access | | Chip type | EMV + MIFARE | EMV only | MIFARE DESFire | HID Prox / SEOS | | Mobile credential | Yes (Axis Boss app) | No | Yes (Axis Entry mobile) | Yes (HID Mobile Access) | | Replacement cost (approx) | ₹500 | ₹600 | $8–$12 | $10–$15 | | Anti-photo copy | Hologram + QR | Hologram only | None (no photo) | None (no photo) | | Feature | Axis A-series compatible card |

Strictly prohibited. Shared ID cards void audit trails. In case of fraud (e.g., unauthorized cash advance using a shared card), the original cardholder is held liable.

Axis Bank Ltd., headquartered in Mumbai, issues proprietary ID cards to: Strictly prohibited

In the modern landscape of physical security and access control, the term "ID card" is ubiquitous. However, within enterprise and high-security environments, not all credentials are created equal. One term that frequently appears in technical specifications and security audits is the Axis ID Card.

If you are responsible for securing a commercial building, a university campus, or a critical infrastructure facility, you have likely encountered Axis Communications' suite of network security products. While Axis is world-renowned for its network cameras, their foray into access control—specifically the physical credentials known as Axis ID cards—represents a paradigm shift in how organizations link visual surveillance with entry management.

This article provides a comprehensive deep dive into the Axis ID Card. We will explore what makes these cards unique, the technology embedded within them (MIFARE DESFire, EV, etc.), how to configure them within the Axis Access Control system, and best practices for issuance and lifecycle management.