Digital vs Plastic Membership Cards

Plastic membership cards are printed once and must be reissued when details change or a card is lost. Digital membership cards live in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, update live, can be resent or deactivated instantly and carry free push notifications. Most clubs can keep a few plastic cards for members without smartphones.

	Digital wallet card	Plastic card
Printing and posting	None	Needed each issue or season
Lost card	Resend the pass	Print and send a replacement
Change of tier or expiry	Updates live	New card or sticker
Cancel a membership	Deactivate instantly	Card stays in the member's wallet
Reach members	Free push notifications	Not possible
Works without a smartphone	No	Yes
Environmental footprint	No plastic	Plastic waste

When to keep plastic

For members without a smartphone, a small plastic run still makes sense. Many clubs run both during the switch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are digital membership cards cheaper than plastic?

It depends on your print and replacement costs. Digital Passes is from $0.20 per card per month, with no printing or posting.

Can members without a smartphone still join?

Yes. Keep a few plastic cards for them.

What happens when a member loses their phone?

The pass can be resent to their new phone, and the old one deactivated.

Can a digital card be scanned like a plastic one?

Yes, by barcode, with optional NFC tap.

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