ID Card Hooks & Attachments
Attachment components used to connect identification cards, holders and badges to lanyards — the small but important link in a complete wearable identification setup.
An ID card hook is an attachment component used to connect an ID card holder or badge to a lanyard. Instead of attaching the card directly to the lanyard, the hook provides the connection between the two components — a typical setup is ID Card → Holder → Fish Hook → 20 mm Custom Printed Lanyard.
One-Hook Configuration
ID Card / Holder + One Hook + Lanyard — suitable where a single attachment point is required.
Two-Hook Configuration
ID Card / Holder + Two Hooks + Lanyard — suitable where two attachment points are required, common for event configurations.
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Choosing the right ID card hook
The correct hook shouldn't be selected on appearance alone — consider these four factors.
Holder Type
Check the attachment point on your ID card holder.
Card Configuration
Confirm whether the card is used inside a holder or as a direct badge attachment.
Lanyard
Check the lanyard width and attachment arrangement.
Application
Daily student use, employee identification, visitor identification, events, membership, or institutional use.
Simple rule: Holder → Compatible Hook → Lanyard.
Assemblies
Hooks for complete identification sets
Basic
ID Card + Holder
Wearable
ID Card + Holder + Hook + Lanyard
Branded Wearable
ID Card + Holder + Hook + Custom Printed Lanyard
Complete Setup
Card + Holder + Attachment + Lanyard
Process
How to order ID card hooks
Tell Us Your Requirement
Provide the required quantity and application.
Share Your Holder Details
Tell us the holder model if known (V-1 / V-2 / H-1 / H-2).
Confirm Attachment
Specify one hook, two hooks, fish hook, or another compatible attachment.
Confirm Lanyard
If required, specify your lanyard type and width.
Confirm Quantity
Confirm the number of complete sets or individual hooks required.
Order Confirmation
Once configuration and quantity are confirmed, the order is processed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is an ID card hook?
- An ID card hook is an attachment used to connect an ID card holder or badge to a lanyard.
- What is a fish hook for an ID card?
- A fish hook is an attachment used to connect a compatible ID card holder or badge to a lanyard.
- Can an ID card hook be used with an ID card holder?
- Yes. A compatible hook can connect an ID card holder to a lanyard.
- Can I use a hook with a custom printed lanyard?
- Yes. A suitable hook can be used with a compatible custom printed lanyard.
- Can I order hooks in bulk?
- Yes. ID card hooks can be supplied for institutional, organizational and event requirements, subject to availability and specifications.
- Do I need one or two hooks?
- That depends on the card/holder and lanyard configuration. If your setup requires two attachment points, a two-hook configuration can be used.
- How do I choose the correct ID card hook?
- Provide the card size, holder model, lanyard type and intended application so the compatible attachment can be identified.
Need ID card hooks?
Whether for student ID cards, employee cards, institutional identification or events, IDGen can help coordinate the appropriate attachment with your holder and lanyard configuration.