Badge Buddy

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At a glance, spot everyone's title or department with affordable Badge Buddy ID Holders. Your security staff, your patients, and fellow workers will see the person’s title immediately. Investing in Badge Buddies is a simple and effective way to improve workplace safety and make it easier for everyone to connect.
  • • Hangs just below your regular ID badge, with the same clip.
  • • Features subsurface, protected graphics and burr-free slots. 30 mil thick, and the lamination offers even more durability.
  • • Order pre-designed stock options, or design your own with our custom badge buddy templates. Color code by department, vertical or horizontal.
Photo Badges
Customize your office's photo badges to go with your badge buddy.
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Badge Buddies are used with Photo IDs to quickly provide more information.

Badge Buddy - Custom Templates

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The first two templates are for custom text and the next two are for your own artwork/design. Upload your artwork or send it later.
custom
3.094" x 3.375"
custom
3.094" x 3.375"
custom
4.5" x 2.125"
custom
4.5" x 2.125"

Best-Selling Badge Buddies

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These are some of our most loved designs. Take time in deciding your preferred orientation - horizontal or vertical.
RN
Zoom Price Buy
Doctor
Physician Assistant
Student

Badge Buddy - Pronoun Badges

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Pronouns are a way to correctly refer to someone without using their name. Easily affirm your gender identity with these Gender Pronoun Badge Buddies.
She / Hers / Her
He / Him / His
They / Them / Theirs
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Your Custom Pronouns
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Your Custom Pronouns

Badge Buddy for Horizontal ID Badges

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Quickly change the background color once you click on the desired badge buddy. Order with strap available separately. Badge Buddy Holders are alphabetically sorted for common job titles.
Accounting
Admin
Administration
Board Of Directors
Care Management
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Chaplain
Charge Nurse
Contractor
Corpsman
CPR Trained
Critical Care Paramedic
CT Technologist
Customer Service Representative
Dietitian
EMS Team
EMT-P
Environmental Services
ER Tech
Fitness Tech
Forklift Authorized
Forklift Certified
Guest Speaker
Housekeeping
Human Resources
Infection Control
Maintenance

Badge Buddy for Vertical ID Badges

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4.5-inch long x 2.125 inch wide tags are available for dozens of job titles like housekeeping, tech, accounting, sponsor, and more. Badge Buddy Holders are alphabetically sorted.
Accounting
Admin
Administration
Board Of Directors
Care Management
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Chaplain
Charge Nurse
Contractor
Corpsman
CPR Trained
Critical Care Paramedic
CT Technologist
Customer Service Representative
Dietitian
Doctor
EMS Team
EMT-P
Environmental Services
ER Tech
Fitness Tech
Forklift Authorized
Forklift Certified
Guest Speaker
Housekeeping
Human Resources
Infection Control

Custom Emergency Code Badge Buddies

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Custom Fire Response Badge Buddy
BD-3033
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Custom Fire Response
Enter Your Fire Panel
Access Code
BD-3034
custom
Custom Hospital Code Badge Buddy
BD-3035
custom
Custom Hospital Code Badge Buddy
Dial Emergency Operator
BD-3036
custom
Custom Hospital Code Badge Buddy
Dial Emergency Operator
BD-3037
custom
Custom Emergency Code
Badge Buddy
Dial Emergency Operator
BD-3038
custom
Custom Emergency Code Badge Buddy
RACE, PASS, CLEAN
BD-3039
custom
Custom Emergency Code Badge Buddy
RACE, PASS, CLEAN
BD-3040

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a Badge Buddy?

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Badge Buddy ID Holders are an economical solution for instantly identifying a person's title or department with just a quick glance. By utilizing these holders, it becomes effortless for your security staff, managers, department heads, and colleagues to recognize an individual's role. Incorporating Badge Buddies into your workplace is an uncomplicated yet impactful approach to enhance safety and facilitate connections between employees.

Q. What are the uses of Badge Buddy?

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Badge Buddy is a useful tool for displaying identification cards or badges, which can help identify an individual's role or department at a quick glance. Here are some common uses of Badge Buddy:

1. Healthcare: In hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, Badge Buddy can be used to display the job titles and roles of healthcare workers such as doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. This helps patients and visitors to timely identify who is responsible for their care and prevent a delay in treatment during an emergency.
2. Corporate: In corporate offices, Badge Buddy can be used to display an employee's job title, department, and company logo, making it easier for coworkers and clients to identify who they are speaking with. Such a tool helps first-time visitors, guests, and new employees keep the guesswork out while they’re looking for a specific person.
3. Education: In schools and universities, Badge Buddy can be used to identify staff members, teachers, and professors, making it easier for students to find the right person to speak with.
4. Event: Badge Buddy can also be used at conferences, conventions, and other events to identify attendees, speakers, and organizers while saving time.

Overall, Badge Buddy is a versatile tool that can be used in many different settings to enhance safety, facilitate communication, ensure professionalism, and improve efficiency.

Q. How do I attach a Badge Buddy to my ID card?

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Attaching a Badge Buddy to an ID card is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Align the ID card over the Badge Buddy so that the ID card is displayed on the front of the Badge Buddy. Make sure the card is centered and fits securely.
2. Thread a lanyard or badge reel through the holes on the top of the Badge Buddy as well as the ID card.
3. If you're using a lanyard, attach the bottom of the lanyard to a badge clip or bulldog clip. If you're using a badge reel, attach the reel to your clothing with the clip on the back.
4. Once attached, adjust the lanyard or reel so that the Badge Buddy sits at a comfortable height and is easy to see.

With these simple steps, you can easily attach a Badge Buddy to an ID card and wear it securely throughout the day.
Watch this quick tutorial video on how to attach badge buddies easily.

Q. What material are Badge Buddies made from?

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Badge Buddy ID Holders are made of 32 mil thick laminated plastic, ensuring durability and a sleek, glossy finish. They are designed for both indoor and outdoor use with high-resolution printing that maintains the original quality of the text and graphics. The badges come with a top punch for easy attachment.

Q. Can Badge Buddies be used with any type of ID card?

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Our horizontal Badge Buddy measures 3.094 x 3.375 inches and is ideal with a 2.12 x 3.375 inches ID card (the size of a credit card or your standard ID).
The vertical Badge Buddy measures 4.5 x 2.125 inches and can be used with a vertically oriented 3.375 x 2.125 inches card.

Q. What information can be displayed on an ID Badge Buddy?

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Any kind of information can be displayed on an ID Badge Buddy. For example -
* Job Titles
* Roles
* Designations
* Credentials
* Certifications
* Departments
* Pronouns
* Company Names
* Company Logos/Branding
* Security Clearance Level

Q. Which badge buddy color should I choose? Are these color-coded?

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We offer badge buddies in the following color options -
Black
Red
Blue
Dark Blue
Green
Pink
Purple
Brown
Burgundy
Orange
Yellow
White
You are free to choose a badge text bar color of your choice. You can order color-coded Badge Buddies sorted by departments or teams, seniority or floors, and many other factors.

Q. Are ID Badge Buddies compatible with lanyards or badge reels?

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Badge Buddies are compatible with both lanyards and badge reels. These cards have a pre-punched 0.125 x 0.5 inches capsule-shaped hole compatible with most badge attachment options.
You can additionally order a 36 inches long breakaway lanyard with plastic hook or a strap clip that easily holds your ID cards. The button closure and strong slip securely connect and display your card. Choose a perfect badge accessory here.

Q. Can I order ID Badge Buddies in bulk for my organization?

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Absolutely! Ordering in bulk can save you money, and we offer quantity discounts to make it even more affordable. When you purchase a larger quantity of products, you'll pay a lower cost per unit. You can easily place a bulk order online through our website, or if you prefer, you can reach out to our helpful customer service team to assist you with the process.

Q. Are there any security features included in ID Badge Buddies?

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If you choose to order our Custom Badge Buddy templates, we can print any security feature that you like to add, for instance, a barcode, a QR code, company logo, sequential numbering, or anything else that prevents counterfeiting or adds an extra layer of security in your identification system. You can either upload the artwork or send us your design later via email to [email protected] or fax a sketch to 718-504-4448.

Customer Reviews

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Jun 17, 2023

Custom Role Recognition Card... : Custom Badge Buddy for Horizontal...
Part #:BD-3001 3.375" x 3.094" ToughBadge 32 mil Laminated Polyester   Verified Purchase

Great Product!

Looked Amazing - exactly what we needed!
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May 30, 2023

Custom Role Recognition Card... : Custom Badge Buddy for Horizontal...
Part #:BD-3001 3.375" x 3.094" ToughBadge 32 mil Laminated Polyester   Verified Purchase

"Perfect!

Just what we needed for our staff members!
Man User Icon
Feb 01, 2023

2-Sided Custom Badge Buddies : Custom Badge Buddy for Horizontal...
Part #:BD-3026 3.094" x 3.375" ToughBadge 32 mil Laminated Polyester   Verified Purchase

Very impressed

Easy to work with their staff via email. Very happy with the finished product!
Man User Icon
Dec 29, 2022

Custom Role Recognition Card... : Custom Badge Buddy for Horizontal...
Part #:BD-3001 3.375" x 3.094" ToughBadge 32 mil Laminated Polyester   Verified Purchase

Good value

Great product and reasonable price for a small quantity
Man User Icon
Dec 29, 2022

Custom Role Recognition Card... : Custom Badge Buddy for Horizontal...
Part #:BD-3001 3.375" x 3.094" ToughBadge 32 mil Laminated Polyester   Verified Purchase

Exactly what we needed

Exactly what we needed. Good quality too. thank you!