Open Faced ID Card Holders
Open Faced ID Card Holders For Staff And Visitor Badges
Open faced ID card holders are a practical choice for displaying staff ID cards, access cards, visitor badges and workplace credentials clearly. Their rigid design helps protect the card while keeping the front visible and easy to scan, making them ideal for everyday identification across offices, schools, healthcare, events and public sector environments.
Browse the open faced holder styles below to compare portrait, landscape, single card and double card options. Then complete your setup with printed ID cards, lanyards, badge reels or clips depending on how your team will wear and use their ID.
Choose the holder format that matches your card layout, then pair it with the right attachment:
Antimicrobial Landscape
Antimicrobial Landscape Double
Antimicrobial Portrait
Antimicrobial Portrait Double
Biodegradable Landscape
Biodegradable Portrait
Biodegradable Landscape Double
Biodegradable Portrait Double
Landscape
Portrait
Landscape Double
Portrait Double
Buying Open Faced ID Card Holders From Lanyard.co.uk
Open faced ID card holders for everyday card display
Our open faced ID card holders are designed to hold plastic ID cards securely while keeping the card face visible for quick checks, scanning and everyday identification. They are a reliable option for staff badges, access control cards, membership cards, visitor credentials and event passes where the card needs to be protected without being fully covered.
The rigid holder helps reduce bending and wear, while the open front keeps the printed card design clear and easy to read.
Why choose an open faced holder?
Open faced holders are a strong choice when visibility and convenience matter. They keep the ID card easy to read, easy to present and easy to scan, making them ideal for access control systems, photo ID cards and workplace security badges.
They also give cards a neater, more professional finish than carrying them loose or clipping directly through the card.
Portrait and landscape card formats
The best holder depends on your card artwork and orientation. Portrait holders suit vertical staff badges and visitor passes, while landscape holders are better for wider card designs and horizontal access cards.
Popular options include single portrait ID card holders, single landscape ID card holders, double portrait ID card holders and double landscape ID card holders.
Single and double card options
Single card holders are ideal for standard ID cards, visitor badges and membership cards. Double card holders are useful where users need to carry two cards together, such as a photo ID card and an access control card.
This makes open faced holders a practical option for workplaces, schools, healthcare settings, events and managed buildings where different card types need to be carried securely.
Compare with fully enclosed holders and PVC wallets
If you need more coverage around the card, fully enclosed ID card holders may be a better fit. For temporary passes, printed inserts or event badges, PVC wallets can be a more flexible option.
Open faced holders sit between these choices, offering a rigid, tidy and easy-to-use holder for everyday plastic card display.
Complete your identification setup
Open faced ID card holders are often ordered alongside custom printed ID cards, retractable badge reels, lanyard clips or card holder lanyards.
Combining these products helps create a more consistent and professional ID system for staff, visitors, contractors and event teams.
Choosing the right open faced ID card holder
Open faced holders are usually the right choice when your cards need to be protected, clearly visible and easy to scan throughout the day. Start by matching the holder to your card orientation, then decide whether a single or double card format is needed.
If cards are scanned regularly, pair the holder with a retractable badge reel. If the main priority is visibility and staff presentation, a lanyard or card holder lanyard may be the more suitable option.
