Can I scan my fob with my phone?

Only partly, and only for some fobs. Phones have a 13.56 MHz NFC radio, so they can detect MIFARE, DESFire and iCLASS credentials. They have no 125 kHz antenna at all, so the most common condo fobs — HID Prox, Kantech ioProx, AWID and Keri — are invisible to any phone. For those, send us a photo through the Fob Checker instead.

Do you copy Salto fobs?

Yes, we copy most Salto MIFARE credentials at both shops.

How much does a key fob copy cost?

Regular 125 kHz fobs (HID Prox, Kantech ioProx, CDVI, ICT, AWID, Keri) are $20. High-frequency 13.56 MHz MIFARE fobs are $35, HID iCLASS is $39–$45, and AES-encrypted DESFire fobs start at $99. Garage remotes are $65–$75 and UHF parking tags are $75. Every price is confirmed after a free reading, before any work begins.

How long does fob copying take?

Most standard proximity fobs are done in under five minutes while you wait. High-frequency and encrypted credentials take 10–20 minutes because every sector has to be read and verified. We test every copy against your original before you leave.

Do I need an appointment?

No — walk-ins are welcome at both our Toronto and Mississauga locations during opening hours. Booking a free appointment just means we hold a slot for you and have the right blank ready when you arrive.

Can you copy my fob from a photo?

A photo tells us the likely technology and price, which is why the Fob Checker is useful before you travel. It cannot capture the credential data itself, so we still need the physical fob in front of a reader to make the copy.

What if my fob cannot be copied?

You pay nothing. Some encrypted credentials are locked down by the building's configuration and no shop can duplicate them. If we cannot complete your copy there is no charge, and we will tell you exactly why.

Fob Checker

Find out what your fob is — and what it costs

Send a couple of photos and a technician will identify the credential, confirm whether it can be copied, and give you the exact price. Free, and no obligation to go ahead.

1. What does it look like?

A rough guess is fine — it just helps us triage. We confirm the real technology from your photos.

2. Send us photos

Both sides of the credential, in good light, close enough to read any printed numbers. Those numbers are usually what identifies it.

Photos of your fob

0/6

How many copies?

Preferred store

Optional

Anything printed on it?

3. Where do we send the answer?

Full name*

Phone

Optional — faster if we need a clearer photo

Email*

I confirm I am the authorized holder of this credential, or I am acting with the holder's permission. Terms

Free, with no obligation. We reply with the exact price.

Why not just scan it with my phone?

Phones only have a 13.56 MHz NFC radio. The most common condo fobs — HID Prox, Kantech ioProx, AWID, Keri — run at 125 kHz, and no phone has an antenna for that band. Photos work for every credential type, which is why we ask for them.

Phone scanning soon

We are building an app that reads 13.56 MHz credentials — MIFARE, DESFire, iCLASS — directly from your phone and prices them on the spot. It will complement this page, not replace it.

What makes a good photo

Both sides of the fob, filling most of the frame
Good light, no flash glare across printed text
Any part numbers legible — 1326, P20DYE, iCLASS, Salto
A photo of the building's reader helps for tricky cases

Catalog

37 credentials we already support

Recognise yours in this list and you can skip straight to booking. If it is not here, send photos anyway — the catalog is not exhaustive.

Low frequency (125 kHz)

No phone can read this band

The most common condo and office credential in the GTA. Stores a simple number with no encryption, which is why copies are fast and inexpensive. No phone can read this band — there is no 125 kHz antenna in any iPhone or Android.