Blank vs pre-encoded RFID casino chips: which should you order?

Published 2026-10-21

Short answer: order chips blank. Each chip should leave the factory with a unique ID and no value, and the casino should write denomination and casino code on site.

What "blank" means

A blank RFID chip already carries its unique ID from the factory. What it doesn't carry is value: no denomination, no casino code. Those are written at the casino.

Why blank is safer

Theft in transit:a chip with no value is worthless if a carton goes missing.
One casino, one system:after encoding, each casino's chips work only in its own system.
Copy protection:with the UID locked, the chip ID can't be copied or rewritten.

What to check before mass production

  1. Tell the chip maker your reader model.
  2. Ask for a sample stack and test it on your own reader.
  3. Ask for a compatibility test report.

We send a sample stack for you to test before mass production. See RFID casino chips for the full spec.