3-up loyalty key tags
Issue three matching tags for a household or provide useful spares from one compact breakaway card.
Discuss 3-up tags ↗Key fob card printing · UK supplier
Printed key fob cards, made for everyday carry.
Custom plastic key tags for loyalty, membership and identification programmes. Choose the practical 3-up breakaway format, add barcodes, QR codes or numbering, and give customers a compact card that stays on their keys.
3-up breakaway formatVariable barcode and QR printingProof supplied before print
Compact keyring formatFull-colour professional printUnique codes and numberingConsistent repeat supply
The 3-up breakaway format
Three useful tags from one printed card.
The popular 3-up format is produced as one bank-card-sized piece that separates into three compact key tags. Each section includes a punched hole for a split ring and can carry the same customer record or individual codes, depending on the scheme.
At approximately 28 × 54mm per tag, the format gives enough room for clear branding and a carefully prepared barcode or QR code without becoming awkward on a keyring.
01Three detachable key tags on one CR80-sized card
02Full-colour front and back artwork
03Keyring hole included in each tag
04Matching wallet cards available for wider programmes
Codes prepared for smaller cards
Compact should not mean difficult to scan.
Barcodes and QR codes need enough size, contrast and clear space around them. Tell us what your till, check-in or membership system reads so the design can be prepared around the actual scanning workflow.
Prepared around your scanner
Use a supported barcode type with suitable width, contrast and placement.
Clear space for reliable capture
Keep the code readable for compatible camera-based or 2D scanning systems.
One record for each customer
Print unique codes from a supplied CSV or spreadsheet export.
A visible manual reference
Add a printed number that staff can use if a scanner or lookup fails.
Where printed key tags are used
For schemes that need to stay close at hand.
Plastic key fob cards are particularly useful when customers or staff need a compact identifier they can carry every day.
Scan rewards at the till
Give customers an easy-to-carry loyalty identifier for points, offers and account lookup.
Fast member check-in
Use a printed barcode, QR code or member number for compatible reception and attendance systems.
Membership on the keyring
Provide members with a compact alternative or companion to a full-size membership card.
Quick customer lookup
Connect the tag to appointments, visit rewards or customer records through a compatible code.
Clear key identification
Print property, department or asset references for estate agents, accommodation teams and managed key sets.
Recognise repeat visitors
Support annual passes, membership benefits or account lookup without requiring a wallet-size card.
Material choices
Choose the material around everyday wear.
Key tags spend their life beside keys, coins and other hard objects. We can compare standard PVC, recycled PVC and other suitable materials against durability, print finish and the expected life of the programme.
Standard PVC for regular handlingRecycled PVC optionsProfessional full-colour printAdvice based on intended use
Explore eco card materials From programme to production
A clear route to printed key tags.
We agree the format and scanning requirement, check the artwork and data, provide a proof, then print the approved key fob cards.
Tell us how they will be used
Share the quantity, key tag format and whether the scheme uses a barcode, QR code or number.
Supply artwork and data
Send the design plus any customer IDs, sequential numbers or code data required.
Approve the proof
We check the layout, code placement and supplied data, then send a proof before printing.
Print and deliver
Your key tags are produced ready to issue, with the specification retained for repeat orders.
Common questions
Before you order.
The best result starts with the key tag format, scanner and customer data being agreed before artwork is finalised.
What are printed key fob cards used for?
They are compact plastic identifiers designed for a keyring. Common uses include loyalty schemes, gym and leisure membership, customer lookup, property key identification and repeat-visitor programmes.
What is a 3-up breakaway key tag card?
It is one bank-card-sized printed piece divided into three detachable key tags. Each tag has a punched hole and can be separated before issue.
Can every tag have a unique barcode or QR code?
Yes. We can print variable barcodes, QR codes, member IDs or numbering from a supplied CSV or spreadsheet file.
Should we use a barcode or QR code?
That depends on the software and scanner already in use. Tell us what the till, reception or membership system reads so we can advise on a suitable layout.
Can the key tags match our full-size loyalty cards?
Yes. Artwork and identifiers can be coordinated across loyalty cards, membership cards and key tags.
Can you add sequential numbering?
Yes. Sequential or supplied numbers can be printed as a visible reference and can correspond with a barcode or QR record.
Do we receive a proof before printing?
Yes. A production proof is supplied for approval so the artwork, text and code placement can be checked before production.
Are lower-plastic key tag materials available?
Recycled PVC and other materials may be suitable depending on the required durability and finish. Explore the ACB eco card range or ask for a recommendation.
Request a key fob card quote
Tell us how the tags need to work.
Include the quantity, whether you need the 3-up breakaway format, how the tags will be used, and any barcode, QR code, numbering or matching wallet-card requirements.
01We confirm the format and scanning requirement
02We review the artwork and variable data
03We provide a clear quotation and proof route
Request your quotation
Please mention “key fob cards” and tell us whether you need 3-up tags, barcodes, QR codes or numbering.