NFC & Apple Wallet vs Physical Access Cards

TimeClock 365 supports both methods simultaneously. Choose what works best for your team.

What TimeClock 365 Supports

  • Apple Wallet — iPhone tap-to-open, Express Mode (no unlock needed)
  • Google Wallet — Android tap-to-open on all modern Android phones
  • NFC cards — MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV2, HID iClass
  • RFID cards — standard 125 kHz cards
  • Biometric — fingerprint readers (ZKTeco, HID)
  • PIN pad — code entry fallback

All methods can run on the same reader simultaneously. No need to choose one and lock others out.

Physical Cards — Practical Considerations

  • Low per-unit cost (₪15–₪40 per card)
  • Work without a phone or battery
  • Cards can be lost, forgotten, or shared between employees
  • Revoking requires admin action; sharing is hard to detect

NFC & Digital Credentials — Practical Considerations

  • No physical card to lose, print, or reprogram
  • Revoke instantly from admin dashboard if phone is lost
  • Tied to a specific device — cannot be shared
  • Works with Express Mode — no need to unlock phone
  • Requires compatible smartphone (iPhone XR+ / Android 2017+)

Want to see both methods in action?

Free demo — we'll show you how to run cards and Wallet on the same door reader.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Apple Wallet and physical cards work on the same door?

Yes. TimeClock 365 supports both simultaneously. Employees who prefer their phone use Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Others use their existing RFID or NFC card. Both methods appear in the same entry log.

Is NFC door access secure?

NFC access is encrypted and tied to the user's account. A lost phone can be revoked in seconds from the admin dashboard. Physical cards can be cloned; digital credentials cannot.

What happens if an employee forgets their phone?

The system supports multiple backup methods: PIN, physical card, or remote door opening by a manager. No single access method is a bottleneck.