Digital Membership Cards
Stop printing plastic cards. Issue digital membership cards to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet with QR code check-in.
Modern membership experience
Give your members the convenience they expect with digital cards
Digital Wallet Ready
Members can add their cards to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for instant access
Mobile First Design
Optimized for mobile devices with responsive layouts and easy access
Quick Verification
Scan QR codes to instantly verify membership status and details
Auto Updates
Cards automatically update when membership details change
Members carry their card on their phone
Plastic membership cards cost money to print and mail, get lost or forgotten, and require replacement when membership info changes. Digital cards live in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, always accessible, always up-to-date, and cost nothing to distribute.
- One-tap add to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet
- No app download required for members
- Cards update automatically when status changes
- Lost phone? Re-issue card instantly
Scan QR codes for instant member check-in
Verify membership status instantly by scanning the QR code on a member's digital card. Works with any smartphone camera. See member name, photo, membership type, and expiration date in seconds.
- QR code on every digital card
- Scan with any smartphone camera
- Instantly verify membership status
- See member details and photo
Custom-branded cards in minutes
Design professional membership cards that match your brand. Upload your logo, choose your colors, and drag-and-drop fields like member name, membership type, and expiration date. No design skills required.
- Custom background images and brand colors
- Drag-and-drop field placement
- Add member photo, name, and membership type
- Preview cards before publishing
Powering 500+ community organizations
Frequently asked questions
Communal makes it easy to issue digital membership cards. When a member signs up or renews, they automatically receive an email with a link to download their digital card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. You can also send cards in bulk to existing members through the admin dashboard, or members can download their card anytime from their member portal.
Yes! Communal supports both Apple Wallet (for iPhone users) and Google Wallet (for Android users). Members simply tap the download link from their email or member portal, and the card is automatically added to their device's native wallet app. No additional apps are required.
Each digital membership card includes a unique QR code. Staff can scan the code using any smartphone camera or a dedicated QR scanner to instantly verify the member's status, see their membership type, and confirm their identity.
Digital cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet automatically update when membership details change. When a member renews, their card updates to show the new expiration date without any action needed from the member. If a membership expires, the card will reflect the expired status, making verification easy for your staff.
Absolutely! Communal's card designer lets you fully customize your digital cards to match your brand. Upload your own background image or logo, choose your brand colors, and use drag-and-drop to arrange member information like name, membership type, and expiration date exactly where you want them.
Yes, Communal supports family and household memberships with individual digital cards for each family member. Each person gets their own card with their name and photo, while sharing the same membership account. This makes check-in easy for families while keeping your records organized.
Yes! When you migrate member data to Communal from spreadsheets or another platform, you can send digital membership cards to all imported members with a single bulk action. Our Zapier integration also allows you to automatically issue cards when new members are added from other systems you use.
You control exactly what appears on your digital cards. Common fields include member name, photo, membership type, member ID number, expiration date, and your organization's logo. You can also add custom fields like access levels, volunteer status, or any other member data you track in Communal.
Your data is stored in a secure database that is not accessible to anyone. Users' credit card information is not stored on our platform. We utilize Stripe to process payments, learn more about how they store their data here.
You can! Our team is happy to help migrate data from an excel spreadsheet or an existing platform you utilize today. Contact us for more questions.
Communal directly deposits into your bank account. We do not hold any funds on our platform.
Yes, Communal is fully PCI-DSS compliant as we partner with Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. Communal does not have access to see or store any credit card data as all transactions are sent directly to Stripe.
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