Transact

If your campus uses the Transact ID card system and their mobile readers, you can use these readers for contactless check-in on iOS devices.

How it Works

You can check attendees via the Transact Readers in the Involve mobile app. When using the Involve mobile app, you will connect the bluetooth Transact Reader to the iOS device inside of the app. This will allow you to scan, swipe, or tap an attendee’s ID, and successfully check them into the event.

The Involve app is accessible on both Apple and Android devices; however, the Transact integration only works on iOS devices.

How to Setup the Integration

To set up the Transact integration, please let your Account Manager know that you would like Transact enabled for your campus to make sure no additional configuration is required.

How Card Tap Matching Works

When a student taps their ID card on a Transact reader, the reader scans a unique card identifier embedded in the card. The system then attempts to match that identifier to a person record that has been uploaded to the platform.

Important to note:

• The Transact card identifier is typically different from the student ID number.

• If only student ID numbers are uploaded, the system will not be able to match tapped cards, and users may see a “not found” message.

Required Data from Campus IT

To ensure card tap check-in works correctly, Campus IT must include the Transact card numbers (tap identifiers) in the data feed sent to the platform and map them to the correct user records.

If these identifiers are missing or not mapped correctly, card tap check-in will not function even if the integration and hardware are enabled.

If needed, your Account Manager can help coordinate with Campus IT to review file formats and confirm the correct identifiers are being provided.