From: Loribeth Hettinger <lahettinger@purdue.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2:58 PM
Subject: Security and Operational Update: Transact Door Access Readers Moving to Contactless Tap Access Only

“Please ensure this information is shared with building occupants, staff, and any stakeholders who rely on card access.”

Greetings from ID Card Operations,

As part of Purdue’s transition to Mobile Credentials and modern contactless technology, we will begin upgrading Transact card readers across campus. Beginning in February 2026, the magnetic stripe (swipe) feature on all Transact devices will be permanently disabled, and readers will support contactless tap access only.

TAP ONLY starting February 2026

These upgrades will:

To enter buildings or access secure services after this change, customers will need to tap using their contactless‑enabled physical Purdue ID or Purdue Mobile ID.

Our team is committed to a smooth transition. If an individual’s ID card is not contactless‑enabled, ID Card Operations will contact them directly via email with guidance on any next steps to ensure uninterrupted access. No action is required unless you are contacted by ID Card Operations. 

• All Purdue ID Cards issued after July 2022 have an encrypted NFC chip in addition to the magstripe. Impacted users will be contacted via email directly if a replacement is needed. Users do not need to take action unless they are contacted by the ID Card Operations / Support team via email.  

• No. If you have an active Purdue Mobile ID, you will not need to replace your physical card for door access.

• No. If a user attempts to swipe, the reader will Flash red and Deny access. This is expected behavior and helps reinforce the transition to contactless use.

• Yes. All readers connected to the Transact and LenelS2 systems will use contactless credential technology only.

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For Door Access Assistance- to help us process your request efficiently, please submit a ticket to transact@purdue.edu. This will ensure that we can address your needs as quickly as possible.