securitycard

noun
UK /sɪˈkjʊərəti kɑːd/
US /sɪˈkjʊrəti kɑːrd/

A small card that lets you get into a safe place.

Dad swiped his security card to open the office door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A card that proves who you are at a building or event.

Show your security card at the front desk before you go in.

3. A card used to turn alarms on or off.

The guard used a security card to switch off the alarm.

4. A card that keeps your computer or account safe.

He keeps his security card in his wallet so no one can log in.