Description
Horizontal ID Card Holder – Hard Plastic Landscape Badge Holder
Our Horizontal ID Card Holder is a rigid plastic badge holder designed to hold and protect staff ID cards, employee identification, access cards and visitor passes. The landscape design is suitable for horizontal ID cards and features a three-hole attachment section at the top for connecting compatible lanyards, badge clips and retractable badge reels. Its hard plastic construction helps protect cards from bending and everyday handling, while the open-front design allows printed information to remain visible. Ideal for offices, schools, hospitals, universities, security teams and corporate workplaces, this reusable holder provides a practical solution for carrying identification throughout the working day.
Why Order Horizontal ID Card Holders from Supplies Hub?
Supplies Hub is a UK-based supplier of ID card holders, badge clips, retractable reels, lanyards and identification accessories.
We supply individual customers, offices, healthcare organisations, schools, universities, conference organisers, security companies and businesses throughout the UK.
Our horizontal ID card holders are suitable for customers who need a durable alternative to flexible plastic badge sleeves.
Whether you require one holder for personal use or hundreds for employees, we offer competitive prices with no minimum order requirement.
Why buy from Supplies Hub?
- Free UK delivery on all orders
- No minimum order – buy one holder or purchase in bulk
- Wholesale pricing for businesses and organisations
- Rigid plastic construction to help protect ID cards from bending
- Horizontal landscape orientation for compatible ID cards
- Three attachment holes for different compatible fittings
- Open-front design for displaying printed identification
- Reusable construction for regular workplace use
- Suitable for compatible lanyards and badge reels
- Easy card access through the holder’s side openings
- UK-based supplier with same-day London collection available
Unlike soft vinyl sleeves, a hard plastic holder retains its shape during normal handling.
This makes it particularly suitable for permanent employee identification and workplace access cards used throughout the working day.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Horizontal ID Card Holder |
| Item type | Rigid Plastic ID Card Holder |
| Orientation | Horizontal / Landscape |
| Material | Hard plastic |
| Holder design | Open-front card holder |
| Top attachment | Three-hole attachment section |
| Card access | Side access cut-outs |
| Main purpose | Holding and displaying compatible ID cards |
| Suitable cards | Staff ID, visitor identification and workplace access cards |
| Main applications | Offices, healthcare, schools, universities and security workplaces |
| Minimum order | No minimum |
| Bulk purchasing | Wholesale prices available |
| Delivery | Free UK delivery |
| Collection | Same-day London collection, subject to stock |
Important sizing information: The supplied image shows a horizontal holder with a central slotted attachment hole and two additional round holes.
The exact external dimensions and usable internal card dimensions have not been confirmed.
A standard CR80 ID card measures 85.6 × 54 mm, but compatibility must be checked against the holder’s actual internal dimensions before ordering.
Personalised ID Card and Staff Badge Printing
Our Horizontal ID Card Holder is supplied as an accessory for holding existing or separately printed identification cards.
If you also require professionally printed ID cards, staff badges or personalised identification, we offer these services separately through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
Our printing services include:
- Staff ID Card Printing – employee names, photographs and job titles
- Employee ID Badge Printing – workplace identification for businesses
- Corporate ID Cards – company-branded staff identification
- NHS Staff ID Badges – identification for healthcare employees
- Nurse ID Card Printing – personalised healthcare identification
- School Staff ID Cards – identification for teachers and school employees
- Student ID Card Printing – educational identification
- Security ID Cards – personalised photo identification
- Visitor Badge Printing – temporary identification for workplaces
- Contractor ID Cards – identification for temporary employees
- Conference Badge Printing – business events and conferences
- Photo ID Card Printing – personalised identification with photographs
Customers can purchase their horizontal ID badge holders from Supplies Hub and arrange printed identification separately through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
This is particularly useful for businesses introducing new staff identification systems or replacing existing accessories.
Please note: Printed identification cards do not automatically provide electronic access. RFID, NFC and other access-control functions require compatible card technology and configuration.
Best Uses for Horizontal ID Card Holders – Who Uses Them and Why?
Horizontal ID holders are particularly suitable for landscape-format cards used in workplaces, education, healthcare and other organisations.
Corporate Offices and Business Employees
Offices use horizontal ID card holders for employee identification, building access cards and workplace passes.
Many standard staff identification cards use a horizontal layout with the employee’s photograph, name, company logo and job title.
A rigid holder helps protect the card from bending when carried throughout the working day.
NHS Staff and Healthcare Professionals
Hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations use staff identification cards for employees working in clinical and administrative roles.
A horizontal holder can be useful for:
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Doctors and medical employees
- Healthcare support workers
- Hospital receptionists
- Administrative staff
- Pharmacy employees
- Care home personnel
The holder can be combined with a compatible lanyard or retractable badge reel, depending on the workplace’s requirements.
Healthcare staff should follow their employer’s identification, uniform and infection-control policies.
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Educational organisations use horizontal badge holders for staff and student identification.
They are useful for teachers, administrative teams, university employees, library staff and authorised visitors.
The rigid construction helps support cards that are worn or handled regularly.
Security Guards and Facilities Management
Security personnel, building managers and maintenance teams frequently carry workplace identification and access cards.
A hard plastic holder provides a structured way to carry a compatible card and attach it to a suitable lanyard or badge reel.
Government Offices and Public Sector Organisations
Government departments, councils and public sector organisations can use horizontal holders for staff identification and compatible access cards.
The three-hole attachment section provides options for different workplace badge accessories.
Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events
Event organisers can use horizontal ID card holders for suitable landscape-format credentials, event staff identification and access passes.
These holders are particularly useful for plastic identification cards rather than oversized paper delegate badges.
For larger printed event passes, a flexible badge sleeve may be more suitable.
Hotels, Retail and Hospitality Workplaces
Hotels, retail businesses and hospitality organisations can use horizontal holders for employee identification and compatible workplace access cards.
They are useful for staff who need to carry identification regularly without keeping cards loose in their pockets.
Free UK Delivery or Same-Day Collection from Our London Office
Supplies Hub offers free delivery anywhere in the UK on our horizontal ID card holders and related identification accessories.
Whether you are purchasing one holder for personal use or placing a large order for employees, there is no minimum order requirement.
We are based in London and also offer same day collection from our Poplar office, subject to stock availability and prior arrangement.
Our collection address:
Supplies Hub
173 East India Dock Road
Poplar, London
E14 0EA
This is particularly useful for offices, hospitals, schools, event companies and organisations needing replacement ID holders at short notice.
For larger orders and regular business requirements, contact us for wholesale pricing.
Horizontal ID Card Holder Near Me
If you are searching for horizontal ID card holder near me, horizontal badge holder near me, hard plastic ID card holder London or landscape ID badge holder near me, Supplies Hub offers a UK-based option for individual and wholesale orders.
We are located in Poplar, East London, close to Canary Wharf and the Docklands business area.
Customers from Poplar, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Blackwall and surrounding London locations can enquire about collecting their ID card holders directly from our office.
This is particularly convenient for local offices, schools, hospitals and businesses needing identification accessories quickly.
Customers elsewhere in the UK can order online with free UK delivery.
You can purchase one holder or order larger quantities for a workplace, department or organisation.
Related Product – Vertical Hard Plastic ID Badge Holder
A useful related product from our identification accessories range is our Vertical Hard Plastic ID Badge Holder.
The main difference between horizontal and vertical holders is the orientation of the card.
A horizontal holder is suitable for landscape-format identification, while a vertical holder is intended for portrait-format cards.
Businesses sometimes require both orientations, particularly where different departments, employees or access systems use different ID card layouts.
For example:
- Horizontal holders for standard landscape employee ID cards
- Vertical holders for portrait-format staff identification
- Different orientations for various workplace badge designs
- Replacement holders for existing identification systems
Before ordering, check both the card orientation and the holder’s internal dimensions.
Combine Horizontal ID Card Holders with Our Lanyards
Our Horizontal ID Card Holder includes a three-hole attachment section designed for compatible badge accessories.
This makes it suitable for use with many types of lanyard fittings, depending on the connector size and shape.
Supplies Hub also stocks Lanyards for offices, schools, universities, hospitals, conferences and corporate organisations.
A lanyard allows the ID card to be worn around the neck, keeping identification visible and accessible throughout the working day.
The central slotted hole can be used with a suitable single-point lanyard attachment.
The two outer holes may also support compatible two-point fittings, which can help keep the card facing forward and reduce unwanted rotation.
For workplace access cards that need to be extended towards electronic readers, a Retractable Badge Reel may be a more practical alternative.
Always check the attachment fitting before combining products.
Horizontal ID Card Holder – Top 5 FAQs
- What size ID card fits inside a horizontal hard plastic holder?
Many workplace identification cards use the standard CR80 format, measuring approximately 85.6 mm wide × 54 mm high.
However, the internal dimensions of this particular holder have not yet been confirmed.
The holder must have sufficient internal space for the card’s width, height and thickness.
Before ordering for standard CR80 cards or thicker access cards, check the manufacturer’s usable card dimensions.
Do not rely on the external dimensions of the holder alone.
- What are the three holes at the top of the horizontal ID card holder used for?
The top attachment section includes a central horizontal slot and two round holes.
These provide different connection options for compatible lanyards, badge clips and other ID accessories.
The centre slot can be used with suitable single-point attachments.
The outer holes may be useful for compatible two-point lanyard fittings, helping the holder remain horizontally positioned while being worn.
The correct attachment depends on the connector dimensions and the workplace’s preferred identification system.
- Can this horizontal holder be used with RFID or NFC access cards?
Many staff access cards contain RFID or NFC technology for building entry and access control.
A plastic holder will not normally prevent these cards from working, but performance depends on the card, reader and surrounding materials.
The holder itself does not contain any RFID or NFC technology.
For organisations using electronic access systems, test the holder with existing cards and readers before purchasing large quantities.
Avoid modifying or punching holes into electronic access cards unless their manufacturer confirms it is safe.
- Is a hard plastic ID card holder better than a flexible vinyl badge sleeve?
A hard plastic holder generally provides better structural support and resistance to bending.
This is particularly useful for permanent employee ID cards and workplace access cards used regularly.
A flexible vinyl sleeve is usually more suitable for paper inserts, temporary visitor badges and larger conference credentials.
Hard plastic holders are not necessarily waterproof, and open-front designs may leave parts of the card exposed to dirt or moisture.
The best option depends on the card material, workplace environment and how often the identification is used.
- Can I use a retractable badge reel with this horizontal ID card holder?
The holder has a top attachment section that may be suitable for a compatible retractable badge reel.
A retractable reel allows the user to extend an attached card towards a reader without removing the complete accessory from their clothing.
However, the reel connector must fit the holder’s slot or hole.
Before ordering, check the width and shape of the reel’s attachment fitting and ensure it can be secured without damaging the holder.
For organisations using retractable reels throughout the working day, testing one complete set before a bulk order is recommended.
