The following list gives you an overview of USB card readers suitable for the eID function as well as information on available drivers.
Note: This list of compatible USB card readers is explicitly not a purchase recommendation and unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the functionality with your systems.
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ACS ACR1281U
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Cherry ST-1275
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSThere is no driver from the manufacturer.
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Cherry Secure Board 1.0
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
macOSThe card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
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Cherry TC-1200
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Cherry TC-1300
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Gemalto Prox-DU HID
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
from macOS 11 (Big Sur)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system, a reboot is required. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
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Gemalto Prox-SU Contactless
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
from macOS 11 (Big Sur)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system, a reboot is required. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
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HID OMNIKEY 5021-CL
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please note that only the driver named "X-CHIP WINDOWS BU & RU driver" works with this card reader.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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HID OMNIKEY 5022-CL
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
macOSThe card reader is compatible with the installed system driver.
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HID OMNIKEY 5321 v2
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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HID OMNIKEY 5421
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system. Please note that only the driver named "X-CHIP WINDOWS BU & RU driver" works with this card reader.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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HID OMNIKEY 5422
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
from macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)The card reader is compatible with the installed system driver. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
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Identiv 3700 F
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
macOSThe card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
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Identiv 3720 F
up to Windows 8.1
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
macOSThe card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
from Windows 10It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Identiv 3721 F
up to Windows 8.1
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
macOSThe card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
from Windows 10It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Identiv 4701 F
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Identiv Cloud 4700 F
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Identiv SCL01x Contactless Smart Card Reader
up to Windows 8.1
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
from Windows 10It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
from macOS 10.15 (Catalina)The card reader is no longer supported, unfortunately the manufacturer does not offer up-to-date drivers.
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Identiv SCL3711
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
up to macOS 10.12 (Sierra)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
from macOS 10.14 (Mojave)The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
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Identiv SDI011 Dual Interface Smart Card Reader
up to Windows 8.1
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system. A reboot is required after the installation of the driver.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system. A reboot is required after the installation of the driver.
from Windows 10The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. In case you prefer to install the driver from the manufacturer's webseite, a reboot is required.
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KOBIL IDToken
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system.
up to macOS 10.14 (Mojave)The card reader is compatible with the installed system driver.
from macOS 11 (Big Sur)The card reader is compatible with the installed system driver.
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OBID RFID-Reader
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSThere is no driver from the manufacturer.
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REINER SCT cyberJack RFID basis
macOS
The card reader is compatible with the installed system driver.
up to Windows 8.1The card reader is compatible with the installed system driver.
from Windows 10It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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REINER SCT cyberJack RFID komfort
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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REINER SCT cyberJack RFID komfort FON
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system. Please use the ID-Card in the slot for contactless cards.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system. Please use the ID-Card in the slot for contactless cards.
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REINER SCT cyberJack RFID standard
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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REINER SCT cyberJack wave
Windows
It is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
macOSIt is necessary to install the drivers from the manufacturer. Please follow the relevant link for your operating system.
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Signotec Omega Pad
Windows
The card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
macOSThe card reader operates with the driver automatically installed by the system. There is no driver from the manufacturer.
Notes on the Use of USB Card Readers with Windows Terminal Servers
In general, all card readers listed here with support for Windows can also be used on Windows terminal servers. Unfortunately, however, connection problems may occur for reasons such as unstable (Windows) drivers. If you encounter any problems, please contact the card reader manufacturer or Microsoft.
Notes on the Purchase and Use of USB Card Readers
We advise you to obtain information directly from the manufacturer or a specialized retailer before purchasing a card reader. When buying a card reader, always make sure that the device is explicitly suitable for reading the ID card. If you search the Internet for a suitable reader, you will also see card readers for chip cards, smart cards and other purposes. In many cases, such models do not support the eID card.
Once purchased, simply connect the USB card reader to your laptop. Usually, the card reader should be recognized after a few seconds and the necessary drivers should be installed automatically. In AusweisApp2, you can then check in the settings under "USB card reader" whether the device is correctly connected. There you can also install any missing drivers.