In this section we have collected the most important questions about camping cards.
CAMPING CARDS
Camping cards represent an innovative step towards a more efficient, secure, and comfortable stay for guests at campsites and holiday villages. These cards offer a range of advantages that revolutionise the outdoor holiday experience.
How to use camping cards:
- Campsite access with smart cards: Camping cards allow guests to be identified upon entry and exit throughout their stay, providing access to accommodation – apartments, rooms, bungalows – as well as to parking areas and reserved spaces such as private beaches, sports fields, or the spa.
- Campsite electronic purse: Smart cards can also integrate an electronic wallet function, enabling access to showers and hairdryers, payments at the campsite’s bar and restaurant, and the purchase of snacks and drinks from vending machines.
Camping smart card benefits are numerous:
- Greater efficiency: Smart card access control for campgrounds enables automated access to services such as swimming pools, beaches, and reserved areas results in significant time savings and convenience for guests. Additionally, efficient flow management allows the campsite to optimise its internal resources and improve service quality.
- Benefits of electronic purse on camping cards: With the virtual wallet integrated into the card, guests can avoid carrying heavy coins or cash and make fast, secure, and trackable transactions for the various services offered by the facility.
- Data collection and analysis: smart card systems for campsite access control allows the collection of valuable data to improve offerings, personalise guest experiences, and provide discounts and promotions on specific services, fostering customer loyalty.
- Security: campsite facilities access with smart cards prevents unauthorised individuals from entering reserved areas, ensuring greater safety.
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Smart card technology for campgrounds
Campsite facility access smart cards are available with different technologies:
- Magnetic stripe cards: Available in LoCo or HiCo frequency, these cards need to be inserted into a reader to be read.
- Contact cards: These cards have an integrated contact chip that offers greater security. Like the magnetic stripe cards, they also need to be inserted into a reader to function.
- RFID cards: Equipped with contactless technology, they grant access or authorise transactions by simply bringing them close to an RFID reader. Camping RFID cards operate at 125 kHz (Low Frequency) or 13.56 MHz (High Frequency), using either Vicinity or Proximity technology.
The most secure campsite smart cards are considered to be RFID cards. Practical and fast to use, contactless cards can be encoded, ensuring anti-counterfeiting protection and transaction security.
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Personalised camping cards for campgrounds
At Partitalia, we offer a wide variety of materials for smart cards for campsites: magnetic stripe and contact cards are available in PVC and PETG, both durable and highly printable, as well as degradable PVC and recycled PVC, which offer the same technical features but with a reduced environmental impact. RFID cards, in addition to plastic materials, are made from wood, a biodegradable and recyclable material, aligning with the green ethos typical of campsites.
The camping card customisation with logos, colours, and services provided allows for a coordinated and distinctive image. At our Lainate facility, we do campsite smart card printing using various techniques depending on the material: for plastic materials, we use 4-colour offset printing, silkscreen printing with gold and silver, digital printing, UV spot varnish, and hot stamping; for wood, we use offset, silkscreen, and laser printing. Customisation is carried out via thermographic printing, laser printing, inkjet printing, and embossing on plastic materials, and via laser or inkjet printing on wood.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMPSITE MEMBERSHIP CARDS
The campsite membership card
In the camping world, camping membership cards are widespread; these are membership cards issued by camper associations or networks of campsites. Upon payment of a periodic fee, these cards offer guests numerous benefits: fast check-in at reception, discounts at partner campsites, free participation in on-site activities, discounts on bike and camping equipment rentals, special rates during the low season, and insurance for belongings, people, and vehicles. In some cases, these cards can also serve as an identity document within the campsite.
FAQs camping cards
What are camping cards used for?
A camping card is a smart card used in campsites and holiday villages to enhance the guest experience. It is used for identification, access control, and electronic payments, functioning as a virtual wallet. Guests can use it to access various services, such as swimming pools and restaurants, quickly and securely.
Can a smart card be used to access campsite facilities?
Yes, camping cards make access to rooms, accommodations, and services like swimming pools and reserved areas more convenient, ensuring greater ease of use.
What are the advantages of using smart cards at campsites?
Camping cards offer numerous benefits: firstly, they improve efficiency by automating access to accommodations and restricted areas. Additionally, they enable fast and secure electronic payments, eliminating the need for cash, and help the facility collect data to personalise services. They also enhance security by preventing unauthorised access to restricted areas.
What is an electronic purse for campsites?
Smart cards can include an electronic purse function, containing a credit that can be used for access to showers and hairdryers, payments at the café and restaurant, or at vending machines.
How do smart cards work for campsites?
Camping cards operate with different technologies: magnetic stripe, contact chip, or RFID chip. RFID camping cards, equipped with contactless technology, grant access or authorise transactions by simply being brought close to an RFID reader.
How secure are campsite smart cards?
The most secure camping cards are RFID cards, which, thanks to advanced encryption, ensure data protection against counterfeiting and secure transactions.
Can camping cards be personalised for specific campsites?
Yes, camping cards can be customised. It is possible to print the campsite's logo, images, or promotional messages on the card, making them an effective marketing tool.
