



Promotional lanyard card holders are a practical way to help staff, volunteers, delegates and event attendees keep identification cards or badges close at hand. We offer a selection of card holders and retractable badge holders in different styles, including clear pockets, retractable designs and clip-on options. Whether you are organising an event, identifying employees or providing branded merchandise for an organisation, we can help you find a card holder that suits the way it will be used.
Our range includes the Card ID Holder, Clear Pocket, Identity Badge Holder and several retractable options, including the Alta Retractable ID Holder, Corfu Retractable Name Badge Holder and Premium Retractable ID Badge Holder. We have been supplying promotional products to Australian businesses since 1997, with a broad range of lanyards and ID products available alongside our card holders.
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A card holder can carry your branding alongside the identification or information it is designed to display. Depending on the product, your logo can be added directly to the holder or incorporated into the product's available decoration area. We stock several different formats, so the right choice will depend on whether you need a simple clear pocket, a retractable holder or a particular attachment style.
Available branding methods include:
Which card or badge holder suits your organisation? Use this table to compare branded card holders by type, indicative price and minimum order.
| Card holder type | Best suited to | Indicative price range | MOQ from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid card and ID holders | Volume staff issue, visitor passes, events | $0.45 – $1.25 | 100 |
| Novelty-shape retractable holders | Schools, healthcare, brand-led staff issue | $0.86 – $2.77 | 100 |
| Standard retractable badge reels | Offices, hospitals, secure-access workplaces | $0.91 – $1.38 | 250 |
| Eco retractable holders | ESG procurement, sustainability-led briefs | $0.98 – $1.26 | 250 |
| Carabiner retractable holders | Trades, site access, outdoor and field staff | $1.66 – $3.64 | 100 |
| Premium retractable holders | Executive staff issue, client-facing teams | $2.04 – $3.08 | 100 |
| Wearable badge holders | Conferences, events, temporary staff | $5.19 – $6.10 | 250 |
Custom lanyard card holders can be used to carry employee identification, visitor badges, event passes, name cards and other forms of identification. They are particularly useful at workplaces, conferences, exhibitions, events and organisations where people need to display identification.
Our range includes clear pockets, standard card holders and retractable badge holders. We also offer different retractable designs, including round, star and carabiner styles.
A retractable card holder allows an identification card or badge to be extended away from the holder when required, while remaining attached to the user. We offer several retractable designs, including the Alta, Corfu, Premium, Carabiner, Round and Star Retractable Card Holders.
Yes, several of our card holders are available in multiple colours. The Alta Retractable ID Holder is currently available in 12 colours, while the Identity Badge Holder and other retractable styles have smaller selections.
This depends on the product you select. Our broader Lanyards & ID products range includes both printed lanyards and card holders, so we can help you identify suitable combinations if you require a complete identification solution.
Minimum quantities vary between products. Listings range from 100 units for several card holders and retractable styles through to 250 units for products such as the Identity Badge Holder and Alta Retractable ID Holder. Check the individual product listing for the applicable minimum order quantity.
Yes. A card holder can provide a practical way for employees to carry and display an identification card. The most suitable style will depend on how the card needs to be worn and whether a retractable option would be useful.
Some products are marked as available for rush orders, including the Alta Retractable ID Holder, Retractable Badge Holder Wheat Straw, Corfu Retractable Name Badge Holder and Premium Retractable ID Badge Holder. Rush availability varies between products, so let us know your required timeframe when requesting a quote and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Yes. We provide artwork for approval before production begins, allowing you to check the proposed branding and placement before manufacturing proceeds.
Samples may be available for products you are considering. Availability and any applicable sample or freight charges depend on the individual product, so these details can be confirmed with our team before ordering.
Contact the Novel Tees team today with your intended quantity, budget, branding requirements and deadline to discuss custom lanyard card holders.

