Schlage 9651T MIFARE Classic Smart Keyfob (Thin) — 13.56 MHz Smart Credential for Chicago Commercial
Model / Series: 9651T
Schlage 9651T key fob — MIFARE Classic 1K, encrypted, sold in 50-packs — for buildings already standardized on Schlage aptiQ smart-card readers.
$409 MSRP · equipment only
Sold by order — most of these go in as part of an install, but we'll sell the hardware outright too. Availability, lead times, and project pricing: ask our manager when you request a quote.
We don't just ship boxes — this goes in as part of our access control installation in Chicago work. First time working with us? Here’s why Chicago buildings pick Vidimost.
Specifications
- SKU / Part Number
- ALGN-9651
- Pack Size
- Sold in packs of 50 — price is per pack (≈ $8.18 per fob)
- Quantity Pricing (MSRP)
- 50 fobs — $409 · 100 — $818 (sealed 50-packs)
- Brand
- Schlage (Allegion)
- Series
- Schlage Smart Credentials (aptiQ)
- Model
- 9651T
- Form Factor
- Thin smart keyfob (key-ring compatible)
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz contactless (single technology)
- Standard
- ISO 14443 / MIFARE Classic 1K
- Memory
- 1K byte / 8K bit
- Bit Format Options
- 26-bit, 32-bit, 34-bit, 35-bit, 36-bit, 37-bit, 40-bit, 48-bit
- Facility Code Range (26-bit)
- 0–255
- Security
- Mutually authenticated communication between credential and reader; encrypted data transfer
- Compatibility
- Schlage aptiQ readers and other ISO 14443 / MIFARE Classic 13.56 MHz readers
Best Fit & Recommended For
Schlage 9651T MIFARE Classic Smart Keyfob
The Schlage 9651T is a 13.56 MHz single-technology smart-card keyfob from Allegion’s Schlage credential lineup — built on MIFARE Classic 1K (8K bit) with mutual authentication between the credential and reader and encrypted data transfer during the authentication exchange. Sold under Schlage’s aptiQ smart-credential platform. If a building already runs Schlage smart-card readers, this is the stock fob we hand new tenants.
What’s Confirmed by the Official Schlage / Allegion Spec
These specifications come from Allegion’s published 9651T documentation:
- Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Standard: ISO 14443 / MIFARE Classic 1K
- Memory: 1K byte / 8K bit
- Bit format options: 26-bit, 32-bit, 34-bit, 35-bit, 36-bit, 37-bit, 40-bit, 48-bit
- Facility code range (26-bit): 0–255
- Security: Mutually authenticated communication; encrypted data transfer
- Form factor: Thin smart keyfob
9651T vs. 9691T — Single-Tech vs. Multi-Tech
Schlage offers two closely-related smart keyfobs in this product line. The difference is single-technology vs. multi-technology:
| Feature | 9651T (this page) | 9691T |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Single — 13.56 MHz only | Multi — 125 kHz proximity + 13.56 MHz |
| MIFARE chip | MIFARE Classic 1K | MIFARE Classic 1K |
| Memory | 1K byte / 8K bit | 1K byte / 8K bit |
| Best fit | Properties standardized on 13.56 MHz only | Properties undergoing phased migration from 125 kHz Prox |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
Choose 9651T when the property has already standardized on 13.56 MHz Schlage / aptiQ readers and there is no legacy Prox population to support. Choose 9691T when the property still has Prox readers in service and the keyfob must work on both reader generations during the phased migration.
Schlage Keyfob Family Comparison
Schlage offers four keyfobs Vidimost installs in Chicago, covering different security tiers and credential workflows:
| Keyfob | Technology | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 9651T (this page) | MIFARE Classic 1K (single-tech) | Schlage smart-card-standardized properties |
| 9691T | 125 kHz Prox + MIFARE Classic 1K | Phased Prox-to-Smart migration |
| 8643T | DESFire EV3 multi-tech | Higher-security migrations |
| 8843T | MIFARE DESFire EV3 multi-tech | Premium high-security |
Where the Schlage 9651T Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial properties standardized on Schlage / Allegion smart-card credentials
- Multi-tenant residential buildings on Schlage MT-series readers
- Education facility staff and student smart credentials on Schlage infrastructure
- Healthcare clinics with Schlage smart-card readers
- Hospitality back-of-house Schlage smart-card keyfobs
- Property management portfolios on Schlage smart-card platforms
- Industrial / warehouse Schlage smart-credential deployments
- Retail back-of-house Schlage smart-credential keyfobs
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs and supplies the Schlage 9651T across the full city of Chicago for Schlage smart-credential deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- Schlage 9691T — multi-technology sibling for migration projects
- Schlage 8643T — DESFire EV3 higher-security alternative
- Schlage 8843T — premium MIFARE DESFire EV3
- Schlage MT15 and MTB15 — Schlage MT-series readers that read MIFARE Classic credentials
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC supplies the Schlage 9651T across Chicago for properties standardized on Schlage smart-card credentials. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, bit-format coordination with the existing access platform (26 / 32 / 34 / 35 / 36 / 37 / 40 / 48 bit), credential programming (or coordination with Allegion’s pre-encoding service), and deployment to authorized users. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
Schlage
Schlage 9691T
Dual-chip Schlage key fob — 125 kHz prox plus MIFARE Classic — so one fob works on old and new readers during a Prox-to-smart migration.
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Schlage 8643T
Dual-frequency Schlage key fob pairing 125 kHz Prox with DESFire EV3 smart card — one credential that covers both old and new readers during a migration.
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Schlage 8843T
Premium Schlage multi-tech key fob — 125 kHz prox plus MIFARE DESFire EV3 — for buildings that want credentials nobody can clone.
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Schlage MT15
Single-gang Schlage door reader that reads legacy Prox cards and newer smart cards at once — handy for buildings partway through a card swap.
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Schlage MTB15
Single-gang reader that adds Bluetooth phone credentials on top of standard Prox and smart-card reading — nobody has to turn in their old card.
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