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You scanned in.
The door opened.
You went to train.
You probably never thought about who produced the access card.

That’s kind of the point.

We design, print and deliver access, membership and ID cards for businesses nationwide, with UK manufacturing, fast lead times, expert support and over 30 years of know-how.

Whilst we may not actually operate in secret, we do work quietly behind the scenes, supporting trade customers as an extension of their business with branded ID cards, printed products and secure access solutions.

SWYPE – The business behind the business.

Talk to us about your next project.

It has been a record year at Swype, but the numbers only tell part of the story. What matters most is what that continued growth allows us to deliver for our customers.

Over the past 18 months, we have made significant investments in new equipment, helping us increase production capacity, improve efficiency and expand what we can offer. For our customers, that means:

• Faster, more dependable turnaround times
• Consistently high-quality cards and print
• Greater capacity for larger and repeat orders
• More products, finishes and creative possibilities
• Friendly, knowledgeable support from an experienced UK team

Several areas of the business achieved record sales over the past year, while new products and services continue to gain momentum. It is encouraging confirmation that customers value the quality, reliability and service we work hard to provide.

The new year has started just as strongly, and another major investment is already on the way, further strengthening our capabilities and helping us deliver an even better service.

If you currently buy your cards or print elsewhere, why not see what Swype could do differently, and perhaps a little better?

Visit www.swype.co.uk, call 01744 815 475, or email sales@swype.co.uk to speak with our friendly team.

At Swype our traditional print volumes are absolutely booming, showing a 52% increase since we installed our new KONICA MINOLTA, INC. AccurioPress c10500 last September.

Whilst Swype is synonymous with digital PVC card printing, our dedicated “Finishing Touch” print finishing division is building on its already strong reputation as a dependable supplier to trade and end users alike.

Boosted by our capital investment and extra staff to boot, our team of talented, long-serving print finishers are experts in lamination, varnishing, cutting, creasing, scoring, perforating, binding and taping.

Retail products include leaflets, booklets, trade guides and card carriers.

Hotels stock up with our menus, door hangers, luggage tags and key card wallets.

Hospitality and event customers love our eco-friendly board cards and event passes.

Quite simply, if you can imagine it, we can print it!

For the full range of print finishing services, take a look at our dedicated print finishing website – www.finishingtouchprint.co.uk, message sales@swype.co.uk or call 01744 810 786.

You maybe don’t know our name or recognise our logo?

In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve never knowingly bought one of the products we produce…

But you’ve almost certainly used them.

Maybe you scanned into your gym this morning.

Checked into a hotel last weekend.

Used a staff ID card at work.

Attended a concert, festival or sporting event.

Picked up a gift card.

Or even opened a restaurant menu.

There’s a fair chance we helped produce it.

For nearly 30 years, Swype has quietly worked behind the scenes -manufacturing ID cards, Event passes, print and secure access solutions for businesses across the UK.

Our customers’ brands appear front and centre.

Ours usually doesn’t.

At Swype, we specialise in large-scale ID card production for events and secure access and bespoke solutions for businesses across the UK. But we also know that sometimes you just need a smaller quantity – quickly, simply, and without the back-and-forth.

That’s why we have our dedicated online ordering platform, The Plastic Card Factory.

Designed specifically for short-run plastic card orders, the platform is fully self-service and easy to use. You can upload your artwork, personalise your design, preview your cards, and place your order online in just a few steps.

…The Plastic Card Factory makes ordering small quantities fast and straightforward.

It’s ideal for startups, independent businesses, clubs, events, or anyone needing professional plastic cards without large minimum order requirements.

Simple ordering. Professional quality. Backed by the same experience and expertise trusted by Swype customers for nearly 30 years.

Find out more here…

Wow – a new record month of RFID card sales in June!

As a leading UK supplier of RFID cards, technology cards are a core product at Swype but June was an exceptional month by any means.

Hotel key card sales were incredibly strong in the month, ranging from 100,000 units for a high profile hotel rebrand right down to a couple of hundred cards for small boutique hotels. Our hotel access cards work with all major access control systems, ensuring effortless compatibility and guest convenience.

Universities and colleges are ramping up too with some of the early birds getting their orders in for the new academic year already – its great to see how many institutions put their trust in us for their staff ID cards and student ID cards and nice to see more and more of them also placing lanyard orders too.

And lets not forget the membership, leisure and events sectors. The summer season brings a spike in demand for the many businesses operating in this sector where the ability to get small volume, short lead time, personalised RFID cards is crucial to meet seasonal demand for these organisations.

Whatever your requirement for RFID and NFC cards, Swype is your perfect partner. No order too big, no order to small.

All with fast delivery from our UK stock holding of all major official NXP RFID products including Mifare Classic, Desfire Classic, Mifare Ultralight C and Mifare Ultralight EV1 alongside other technologies such as Fudan and Hitag.

Find out more by taking a look round our website, where we have dedicated pages for RFID, education and hotel key cards or call 01744 815 475 or send us an enquiry to sales@swype.co.uk.

At Swype we are busy gearing up for the key university and college buying season.

Growing up, Friday used to be chippy tea, but today it’s a chip delivery of another kind, another 600,000 chips for this summers student and staff ID cards.

They may not be so tasty, but they are far more practical and we stock a whole range of products including Mifare, Desfire, Fudan products to name just a few.

As a UK-based manufacturer, we have supported the education sector for years with reliable, high-quality photo id cards for schools, colleges and universities which integrate smoothly with existing systems.

We are trusted suppliers of Student ID Cards, Lanyards, Printers and Accessories to many UK universities and colleges, covering everything from secure building access and library entry to cashless payments and visitor management.

We support the trade by working as an extension of your business, helping you deliver professional, secure ID solutions to your customers with confidence, providing support with competitive pricing and consistent supply.

Find out more by visiting the dedicated education page on our website, calling 01744 815 475 or dropping us an enquire at sales@swype.co.uk.

Summer feels like it is finally approaching, a key time in the buying cycle for universities and colleges as they wind down on one academic year, and start to plan for the next.

At Swype, we know that student ID systems are about far more than just printed ID cards, they are a critical components of campus security.

As a UK-based manufacturer, we’ve supported the education sector for years with reliable, high-quality photo id cards for schools, colleges and universities which integrate smoothly with existing systems.

We are trusted suppliers of Student ID Cards, Lanyards, Printers and Accessories to many UK universities and colleges, covering everything from secure building access and library entry to cashless payments and visitor management.

We support the trade by working as an extension of your business, helping you deliver professional, secure ID solutions to your customers with confidence, providing support with competitive pricing and consistent supply.

Find out more here, calling 01744 815 475 or dropping us an enquire at sales@swype.co.uk.

Due to the incredible success of Swype Renew, our recycled PVC card alternative, we have been able to lower the price of our 98% certified recycled PVC cards.

Swype Renew cards are made in the UK with zero air miles, have a reduced carbon footprint and mean that less PVC waste goes to landfill, all of which make this card a great eco friendly alternative to a standard PVC card.

Producing cards from recycled PVC is energy and process intensive and some customers are put off by the fact that they cost slightly more than standard virgin PVC cards.

Our Renew card looks and feels just like standard PVC, but with greener benefits, and by leveraging on demand and the relationship with our supply chain partners we have been able to reduce this premium to just 1p per card.

So going green really does not need to cost the earth!

Find out more by contacting our sales team on 01744 815 475 / sales@swype.co.uk / Swype Renew

Go plastic-free and make a greener choice that speaks volumes about your values.

Ideal for businesses, brands and events that want to stand out, our wood cards not only make a unique statement but also help reduce environmental impact.

With their natural beauty and durability, they’re designed to create an impact – both in the hands of your clients and on the planet.

Swype wooden cards are perfect for hotel key cards, business cards and membership cards.

Available in a range of FSC Certified sustainably sourced wood finishes, including Bamboo, Basswood, Beech, Cherry and Maple.

Designs can be printed or laser etched to further complement your brand image and include barcodes and QR codes.

To find out more about our wooden cards, please take a look at our website or contact us on 01744 815 475 or at sales@swype.co.uk.

At Swype we have made great strides to add to our eco friendly product range over the last 12 months, giving our customers a number of environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional, standard PVC cards.

Longstanding products such as our degradable and recyclable cards have been joined by exciting new additions to our green family of products:

♻️ EcoLite cards are a sustainable yet durable PVC-free card. Tear resistant and waterproof, they are lightweight and durable and perfect for outdoor use, including event passes, and can be fully personalised.

♻️ Board cards are FSC certified, plastic free and completely recyclable. They are a great choice as an alternative to PVC for eco friendly single use card applications such as gift cards.

♻️ Renew cards are our increasingly popular eco friendly PVC option. Made from 98% certified recycled PVC, they look and feel just like standard PVC cards but with a much lower environmental footprint.

♻️ Wooden cards allow you to say goodbye to plastics completely! Made from FSC certified wood in a range of naturally beautiful finishes, with laser etched or printed personalisation they make a real statement about your business’s green credentials.

The next time your business is considering its next card order, why not consider one of our green products?

Small changes can make big differences and going green doesn’t have to cost the Earth!

See or contact our sales team on 01744 815 475 or sales@swype.co.uk to find out more.