Keri Systems NXT Compatible Cards & Fobs
Keri Systems NXT is a proprietary 125 kHz proximity format with encrypted card-to-reader communication used exclusively with Keri's NetXtreme reader line.
Does American Key Cards make Keri Systems NXT compatible cards?
Yes — American Key Cards supplies non-OEM Keri Systems NXT compatible cards and key fobs (AKC Keri NXT-Compatible Proximity Card), encoded to your facility code and card-number range and ready to use on your existing Keri Systems readers. No hardware changes, no OEM dealer minimums, at a fraction of OEM pricing.
- 125 kHz
- Frequency
- RFID prox with encrypted rolling challenge
- Technology
- 1
- Bit format
- 3+
- OEM part nos.
- No
- Cloneable
Keri NXT credentials operate at 125 kHz but employ an encrypted handshake protocol (96-bit for cards, 128-bit for fobs) rather than broadcasting a plain Wiegand data stream — making them significantly harder to clone than standard prox cards. Our NXT-compatible cards are factory-programmed to match the NXT protocol and serve as direct drop-in replacements for lost or damaged OEM credentials on Keri NetXtreme installations.
Keri Systems NXT specifications
- Brand / OEM
- Keri Systems
- Technology
- Passive RFID proximity with encrypted rolling challenge
- Frequency
- 125 kHz
- Chip
- Keri proprietary NXT IC (96-bit encrypted card-to-reader protocol; not standard Wiegand chip)
- Bit formats
- Keri NXT proprietary encrypted format (not standard 26-bit Wiegand)
- OEM part numbers
- NXT-C, NXT-I, NXT-K
Specifications reviewed June 2026
Our compatible Keri Systems NXT credentials
American Key Cards manufactures non-OEM credentials engineered to work with your existing Keri Systems readers — no hardware changes, encoded to your facility code and card-number range.
Can Keri Systems NXT cards be cloned?
No — Keri Systems NXT cannot be cloned from an existing card. It relies on strong cryptography, so a credential can't be copied off an existing card. That's a security strength, not a limitation of our service — and we'll never pretend otherwise.
The NXT format uses 96-bit (card) to 128-bit (fob) encrypted communication between credential and reader — it is not a standard Wiegand-on-air protocol and cannot be trivially cloned with generic 125 kHz cloners. Credentials must be factory-programmed to the Keri NXT protocol; compatible replacements require an authorized supplier that can program to this format.
Where Keri Systems NXT is used
- Commercial buildings using Keri NetXtreme (NXT) access control systems
- Multi-door installations with NXT-1R, NXT-3R, or NXT-5R readers
- Employee badge programs replacing lost or damaged NXT credentials
- Schools and universities with Keri NXT infrastructure
Compatible readers
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View compatible cardsKeri Systems NXT — FAQ
Are Keri NXT cards the same as standard 125 kHz proximity cards?
No. While NXT credentials operate at 125 kHz, they use Keri's proprietary encrypted protocol (not standard Wiegand-on-air), so generic 125 kHz cloners cannot copy them. You need credentials specifically programmed to the NXT format.
Can I use Keri NXT cards on non-Keri readers?
No — NXT credentials are only compatible with Keri NXT-series readers. If your system is being upgraded to Wiegand-based readers, you would need to switch to Keri's 26-bit (26X-series) credentials instead.
What is the difference between NXT-C and NXT-K credentials?
The NXT-C is a clamshell-style proximity card (96-bit encrypted), while the NXT-K is a key ring fob with 128-bit encryption. Both are interchangeable on the same NXT system.