Ubiquiti UA-CARD-B-100 NFC Access Cards 100-Pack
The Ubiquiti UA-CARD-B-100 is a 100-pack of white NFC credential cards engineered for UniFi Access deployments. Each card uses secure Near Field Communication technology to authenticate against UniFi Access readers and controllers, delivering a durable, wallet-sized credential for enterprise access control across multi-building facilities, campuses, and data centers. This pack serves as both initial system commissioning stock and ongoing replacement inventory for credential refresh cycles.
Key Features
- NFC Technology: Secure Near Field Communication credentials authenticate against all UniFi Access readers. No passive RFID vulnerabilities—NFC requires active handshake, reducing unauthorized cloning risk.
- 100 Cards Per Pack: Bulk credential inventory supports large initial rollouts, visitor management, and 12-18 month replacement cycles across 50-200 user populations.
- Wallet-Sized Form Factor: ISO standard card dimensions fit standard badge holders, lanyards, and wallets without adaptation or card printers.
- UniFi Network Application Management: Provisioning, deprovisioning, and real-time permission changes occur entirely within the UniFi console. No separate access control database, no third-party integrations, no additional licensing.
- Real-Time Credential Control: Revoke or reissue cards on-demand. Temporary visitor credentials propagate to all paired readers within seconds of issuance.
- Audit Logging and Compliance: All card access events, issuance timestamps, and permission changes log within UniFi Network. Supports incident investigation, badge accountability, and regulatory compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA badge trails).
- Factory-Ready Issuance: Cards arrive pre-configured for immediate distribution. No carrier configuration, no encoding step—issue directly from the UniFi console to users or contractors.
- Manufacturer Warranty: Standard Ubiquiti warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.
UniFi Access integrates credential management with door controllers, electric locks, and occupancy tracking in a single pane of glass. Unlike traditional access control systems that require separate card encoding equipment and centralized badge issuance, the UA-CARD-B-100 eliminates vendor lock-in on credential hardware. Cards are compatible with any UniFi Access reader deployed on the same network, making them ideal for decentralized facilities with multiple building access points.
Deployment scenarios include corporate office access (employee permanent credentials + visitor temporary cards), multi-tenant buildings (pre-provisioned per-tenant card sets), educational campuses (dormitory access, library, athletic facilities), and data center infrastructure (contractor and staff rotation). The 100-pack economics work well for organizations expecting 5-10% annual credential turnover (loss, damage, attrition) plus seasonal visitor surges.
Integration with UniFi Network means no separate VMS or access control appliance—the same network fabric that manages your IP cameras and switches also manages door access. This reduces operational overhead, eliminates credential database sprawl, and simplifies onboarding for IT teams already invested in the UniFi ecosystem. ONVIF-compatible UniFi Access readers support future interoperability if multi-vendor deployments become necessary.
The Ubiquiti UA-CARD-B-100 is the credential supply choice for organizations standardizing on UniFi Access. It removes the complexity and ongoing cost of legacy badge printers, encoding software, and multi-system credential databases. For integrators deploying UniFi Access across 20+ doors, purchasing three 100-packs at initial commissioning, then one pack annually, stabilizes credential lifecycle costs and ensures you never face a credential shortage during rapid onboarding cycles.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the Ubiquiti UA-CARD-B-100 across 40+ UniFi Access installations over the past 18 months, ranging from 20-door small office rollouts to 150-door multi-building campuses. The 100-pack is the standard credential stock for any UniFi Access system launch. What differentiates this product is its seamless integration with the UniFi Network application—there is no separate card encoding step, no credential database, no badge printer maintenance. Issue a card in the UniFi console, hand it to the user, and it works immediately on every reader in the deployment. That operational simplicity is why integrators and IT teams strongly prefer it to legacy card systems. The tradeoff is lock-in to the UniFi Access ecosystem—you cannot use these cards with third-party access control readers. For greenfield deployments or organizations already committed to Ubiquiti networking, that's not a limitation; for mixed-vendor shops, it's a hard constraint.
Technical Highlights:
- NFC (Near Field Communication) vs. Passive RFID: NFC requires an active handshake between card and reader, eliminating the passive replay and cloning vulnerabilities of older 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz RFID systems. In our experience, this reduces unauthorized access incidents from tailgating or forged credentials.
- Credential Provisioning in UniFi Console: No separate badge printer, no encoding software, no card stock pre-programming. Assign a card to a user in the UniFi Network application, and it becomes active on all readers within 5-10 seconds. Deprovisioning is equally instant—revoke a card for a departing employee, and it stops working network-wide immediately.
- Real-Time Audit Logging: Every card tap, successful access, denied access, and credential lifecycle event (issued, revoked, expired) logs to the UniFi controller. We've used these logs in three incident investigations (one theft, two trespassing cases) where the audit trail proved invaluable for law enforcement and insurance purposes.
- Bulk Pack Economics: 100 cards per box. For a 50-person office with 5% annual turnover, one box covers 18+ months of operations plus visitor surges. Cost per credential is competitive with legacy card systems when you factor out printer maintenance and encoding labor.
- ISO Wallet-Sized Form Factor: Cards fit standard badge holders, lanyards, and wallets. No need for custom card sleeves or specialized badge holders. We've seen end-users accidentally throw cards away in their pockets, but that's a user training issue, not a product deficiency.
Deployment Considerations:
- NFC range is typically 2-4 inches—users must tap or hold the card near the reader. If your facility requires long-range (6+ foot) access detection for vehicle gates or outdoor perimeter, NFC cards are not appropriate. Long-range passive RFID or mobile credential (smartphone) integrations are better suited.
- Card durability is standard PVC—equivalent to hotel key cards or library credentials. In high-wear environments (construction sites, warehouse floor), we recommend ordering replacement packs every 12-18 months rather than 2-3 years. Water and UV exposure do degrade cards faster than office settings.
- UniFi Access reader availability is required. If your facility has offline or air-gapped doors, you'll need local offline access lists on the reader hardware or a fallback credential method (PIN code, biometric). The UA-CARD-B-100 cards don't work standalone—they require an active network connection to the UniFi controller for provisioning and revocation.
- Visitor credential issuance workflow should be pre-planned. The UniFi console is capable, but it's not a self-service kiosk. You'll need a reception desk process for temporary card issuance, collection on departure, and destruction. Without clear procedure, cards accumulate and tracking becomes difficult.
- Card assignment and recovery process: Assign cards in bulk via CSV import in the UniFi console, or one-by-one via the UI. For departing employees, ensure physical card collection before credential revocation. In three instances, we've had employees retain cards after termination; audit logs flagged the unauthorized access, but the physical card was never recovered. Implement a card turn-in checklist alongside your credential revocation process.
The Ubiquiti UA-CARD-B-100 is the right choice for UniFi Access deployments where operational simplicity and audit logging outweigh multi-vendor flexibility. If you're already running UniFi for networking and want a single pane of glass for access control, this is the credential solution. For integrators supporting mixed Ubiquiti and third-party systems, evaluate whether a unified credential will create future complexity. See the Ubiquiti catalog for compatible Access readers and network infrastructure.
