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title: "What is the difference between event badges and membership cards?"
description: "Event badges vary in thickness and can come with or without holes, while membership cards are credit-card thick standard plastic without a standard slot."
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# What is the difference between event badges and membership cards?

Both event badges and membership cards are available at 4OVER4, and the main differences come down to thickness and finishing options. Feature Event badges Membership cards Thickness Varies by badge Credit-card thickness (standard plastic) Hole or slot Optional, not required Not standard You can order event badges with or without holes. For specific material specifications and samples, contact 4OVER4 customer support.

Event badges vary in thickness and can come with or without holes, while membership cards are credit-card thick standard plastic without a standard slot.

| Feature | Event badges | Membership cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thickness | Varies by badge | Credit-card thickness (standard plastic) |
| Hole or slot | Optional, not required | Not standard |

You can order event badges with or without holes. For specific material specifications and samples, contact 4OVER4 customer support.

[Order Event Badges](https://www.4over4.com/product/event-badges)

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