Verkada Access Credentials Compatible Cards & Fobs
Verkada access control readers support both their own encrypted MIFARE DESFire EV3 credentials and standard 26-bit proximity cards — AKC supplies compatible standard prox cards for Verkada systems operating in legacy prox mode.
Verkada is a cloud-managed physical security platform whose door readers natively support standard 125 kHz proximity cards (26-bit H10301 and similar) as well as Verkada's proprietary MIFARE DESFire EV3 encrypted credentials. AKC can supply compatible standard prox cards and fobs for Verkada deployments using legacy credential modes; Verkada's own encrypted credentials are proprietary and unavailable from third-party suppliers.
Verkada Access Credentials specifications
- Brand / OEM
- Verkada
- Technology
- Passive RFID proximity (125 kHz) and smart card (13.56 MHz MIFARE DESFire EV3)
- Frequency
- 125 kHz / 13.56 MHz
- Chip
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3 (Verkada encrypted credentials); legacy 125 kHz prox also accepted
- Bit formats
- Verkada encrypted DESFire EV3 (end-to-end encrypted, proprietary application), Standard 26-bit Wiegand H10301, HID 36-bit Simplex (H10306), MIFARE 4-byte / 32-bit Card Serial Number (CSN)
- OEM part numbers
- AC41-C, AC41-F, AC42-C
Our compatible Verkada Access Credentials credentials
American Key Cards manufactures non-OEM credentials engineered to work with your existing Verkada readers — no hardware changes, encoded to your facility code and card-number range.
Can Verkada Access Credentials cards be copied?
No. Verkada Access Credentials relies on secure encryption, so it cannot be cloned from an existing card. This is a security strength, not a limitation of our service.
Where Verkada Access Credentials is used
- Commercial offices and co-working spaces on Verkada systems
- Multi-site enterprise deployments using Verkada Command cloud platform
- Organizations needing standard 26-bit prox cards for Verkada readers during legacy prox mode operation
- Temporary badge replacements while Verkada encrypted credential orders are pending
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View compatible cardsHID iCLASS SE
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View compatible cardsMIFARE DESFire EV3
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View compatible cardsVerkada Access Credentials — FAQ
Can I use third-party cards with my Verkada access control system?
Yes — Verkada readers support standard 26-bit Wiegand proximity cards in legacy prox mode, and AKC supplies compatible cards for those installations. Verkada's own encrypted DESFire EV3 credentials are proprietary and cannot be sourced from third parties.
Are Verkada's encrypted access cards cloneable?
No. Verkada's DESFire EV3 encrypted credentials use end-to-end encryption and cannot be cloned. Standard 26-bit prox cards used with Verkada readers in legacy prox mode can be cloned with readily available tools.
What is the difference between Verkada encrypted credentials and standard prox cards on a Verkada system?
Verkada encrypted credentials (DESFire EV3) require Verkada's own cards and provide the highest security via end-to-end encryption. Standard prox cards work with Verkada readers via the Wiegand interface but lack cryptographic protection and are vulnerable to cloning.