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Digital IDs vs plastic cards: a cost and control comparison
June 14, 2026 · Jogajog team · 2 min read
Quick answer: Plastic costs per card, expires stale, and can’t be revoked once handed over. The digital card costs a flat module fee, updates itself, verifies by QR, and revokes instantly — the only thing plastic still wins is nostalgia.
How it works
Reprint cycles disappear; a designation change updates the card in place.
Lost-card risk drops to zero — the card lives behind member sign-in.
Dues-linked validity turns the card into gentle, automatic policy enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
Can we still print for those who want it?
Export the roster and print at will — digital and plastic can coexist during transition.
Does verification need internet?
The verifier does; the member’s displayed card works from cache.
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