

🔐 Unlock seamless security with the OMNIKEY 3021 — your smart card’s best ally.
The HID Global OMNIKEY 3021 is a compact, USB smart card reader designed for fast, reliable authentication across multiple operating systems. Featuring plug-and-play installation and enterprise-grade security, it delivers professional performance in a durable, travel-friendly form factor trusted by businesses and government agencies worldwide.
| ASIN | B003BKV44C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #216 in Computer Memory Card Readers |
| Brand | HID |
| Color | Transparent |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,927) |
| Date First Available | March 9, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 3 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.83 ounces |
| Item model number | R30210315-1 |
| Manufacturer | HID Global |
| Operating System | [Multiple] |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 1 inches |
| Series | OMNIKEY 3021 |
H**D
Reliable Smart Card Reader – Fast, Compact, and Secure
I purchased the HID Global OMNIKEY 3021 smart card reader for secure login/authentication purposes, and it has exceeded my expectations. Setup was incredibly simple — truly plug-and-play. Windows recognized it immediately, and it worked flawlessly with middleware and smart card logon tools without any driver issues. The reader is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry in a laptop bag, yet it feels sturdy and well-built. Performance is fast and consistent — card reads are instant, with no random disconnects or recognition issues. It’s also reassuring knowing HID Global is a trusted brand in secure authentication hardware, so the build and security standards feel solid. If you need a dependable USB smart card reader for enterprise security, government login systems, or personal security projects, this one is an excellent choice. Works exactly as advertised and delivers professional-grade performance. ✅ Plug-and-play installation ✅ Stable and fast card recognition ✅ Compact & durable design ✅ Reliable HID quality Highly recommended for anyone looking for a secure, trouble-free smart card reader.
V**?
This is what I should have ordered from the start.
Works better than I had been hoping it would, also this reader writer is compatible with all the software that I was able to gather up which was such a relief. The Omnikey 3021 is by far the best product I've ordered so far by comparison to the other Smart Card readers I've ordered.. will definitely be continuing business with this seller for the rest of my equipment that I'll be needing in the future.
S**L
Good Quality
I use it for my small business, it has a good value for what i paid for, very easy to use, good brightness, the reads the card very well
C**T
Worthless
I ordered this and it just came in some plastic no type of instructions no type of directions on how to get software to use nothing just the item in a bag so now I have to turn around and order something else that will come with some type of manual or something absolute waste of my money it does not work!! Plus it in and it does absolutely nothing!!
M**.
Tried and trusted!
This item feels deceivingly cheap, only because it is so light and there is almost nothing to the circuitry which is neat to see. The plastic is of a high quality and density. Plugged it in and it worked just fine right away on Windows 10. This brand is trusted by my workplace, therefor I trust it as well. One major flaw, the blinding blue LED light. Half tempted to desolder the SMT one, and put a small green one in it’s place. Pro Tip: Make sure you have the root certificates installed in your browsers certificate store for the websites or resources you are visiting.
S**D
Works fine, obnoxious light
No issues with this reading smart cards. I wanted something smaller for travel that wasn't a folding one which seem to break frequently. My only issue and why I took a star away is the obnoxious blinding blue light that blinks, persists, during read operations, or card reader usage. My other HID Global just has a faint green light that is only noticeable if you look at it. This you can't help but see.
G**N
Exactly What I Needed!
I had been in the market for a while for a CAC reader and the big reason I decided to go with the particular one was because of the company brand. HID is a worldwide leader in access card systems and so I knew that I would be able to trust the quality and usability of this reader. The overall build quality is pretty good. The main part the would hold your CAC card during use is plastic and the cable is your typical rubber or plastic like other cables. The CAC card once inserted actually sticks out at the corners which is not all in conflict with the regular use of the product. I use this product with the Mac OS operating system and as seen in the images the system has no problem seeing the reader and identifying the actual company. This does have a blue indicator light to signify connectivity and flashes when accessing the CAC card. I am not 100% if drivers are REQUIRED to use this reader (I don't remember if I installed any before my first use) however, if you need any you can find them on the HID website in the "drivers & downloads" section. If you are looking for a quality CAC card reader from a respectable brand look no further!
X**Y
Good
💯💯💯
T**R
Does the job well.
I**N
El único que me funcionó para mi tarjeta extranjera
H**E
Suite à l’obligation de l sécu d’avoir un lecteur pcsc pour se connecter sur le compte pro (les autres lecteurs ne sont plus pris en charge et donc si ça bug, c’est pour votre pomme), j’ai acheté celui-ci ne voulant pas mettre trop d’argent. Il est très simple d’utilisation et fonctionne parfaitement
K**E
Works fine
A**E
Easy to use plug in to the computer , works straight away, use this for work purposes and works well .card with chip pin
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