A chip in the band

RFID wristbands

An RFID wristband has a small chip in the band. A reader can see that chip, so people can pay, or come in, without waving a card. We do not keep these on the shelf like Tyvek. Ask us for a quote and tell us the date, how many people are coming, and what the chip needs to do.

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Last updated 10 September 2026

In short

A small chip sits in the band. A reader can see it.
People use them to pay, or to come in, without a card.
They cost more than a colour band, and the chip has to match the reader you already have.
For a party or a school social, a colour on Tyvek is enough.
The price depends on the chip, the band, and how many you need. Send us the brief and we will quote from there.

What the chip does

The band still goes on the wrist. The difference is the chip. When someone holds their wrist near a reader, the reader sees that person. Festivals use this so people can buy a drink without carrying a card. Some events use it so staff can see who is allowed in.

The chip and the reader have to match. If you already have a system, tell us what it is. If you do not have a system yet, tell us what you want the band to do, and we will talk you through what we can supply.

We are in Melbourne and we ship across Australia. RFID is a quote, not something you pick off a shelf. Send us the date and the numbers and we will come back to you.

When you do not need one

If staff only need to see a colour, you do not need a chip. Tyvek is the usual band for a single night. For a few days, fabric wristbands stay on and people often keep them.

A backyard birthday, a hen party, or a school social does not need RFID. Start with event wristbands if you are still choosing a band that staff can see.

FAQs

What are RFID wristbands used for?+

So a reader can see who is wearing the band. Festivals use them so people can pay without a card. Some events use them so staff can see who is allowed in. If you only need a colour on the wrist, you do not need a chip.

What are the disadvantages of using RFID tags?+

They cost more than a colour band, and you need a reader that matches the chip. If the reader and the chip do not match, the band is just a band. Setup is more than handing out Tyvek at the entrance.

Which is safer, NFC or RFID?+

For an event this is usually about matching the reader you already have, not about which name is safer. NFC is the kind of chip a phone can often read. RFID is the wider name. Tell us what your system uses and we will talk you through it.

Can cell phones detect RFID tags?+

Some phones can read some chips, the kind people call NFC. Do not plan on a phone as your only reader unless that is already how your system works. Tell us what you have, and we will tell you what we can supply.

Event wristbandsIf you only need a colour staff can see, start here.Fabric wristbandsThe cloth band for a few days, without a chip.Tyvek wristbandsThe usual band for a single night.Get a quoteTell us the date, the numbers, and what the chip needs to do.

Ready to talk about RFID wristbands?

Send us the date, how many people are coming, and what you want the chip to do. We will quote from there.