Welcome Workdays supports digital access cards via NFC on Apple Smartphones. This provides fast, stable, and secure access compared to Bluetooth-based solutions. The cards are encrypted and stored securely in Apple Wallet.
Important: Digital access cards work alongside plastic cards. Employees can choose to use either mobile, plastic card, or both. We still recommend that everyone moves toward a plastic-free future!
Welcome Access is enabled in the company
Open the welcome email and download the Welcome Access app from:
Log in with the same email address you use in Welcome Workdays
Tap "Generate access card" in the app and follow the instructions to add the card to Apple Wallet
If you haven't set a PIN code in Welcome Workdays before, you will be asked to create one. This is used on card readers with two-factor authentication (e.g. outside normal working hours)
You can continue to use a plastic card in parallel if you wish
Security
Digital cards use the phone's NFC chip for contactless access
Card data is encrypted and stored in a secure chip on the device
Apple Wallet uses the same technology as bank and payment cards, making it as secure as paying by card via Apple Pay
Apple Wallet supports Express Mode, which means you can open the door without unlocking your phone
When the battery is dead, Apple Wallet cards work for up to 5-10 hours, even after the phone runs out of power
If you lose your phone, the card can be blocked via Find My iPhone
Need a physical plastic card?
Digital access cards cover most needs, but some users also need a physical plastic card. Both work in parallel.
See Access cards in Welcome Access: Digital and physical for guidance on ordering physical cards.
Do you need help?
Chat with us via the AI chatbot at the bottom right of the screen, or send an email to support@welcomeworkdays.com.