Reddit mentions of BLACK Carabiner Style Retractable Reel. Ideal For Holding A Key, ID Badge Holder, Proximity Card. Sold Individually

I have a similar situation. I'm required to carry 2 cards - one of them is an ID that must be visible and has a magnetic stripe that must be swiped regularly, and the other is RFID that I must wave by a sensor to open doors.


I use these hard plastic ID card holders. They have a built in ejector tab, so it's very easy to slide a card out with one hand if you need to swipe it. Combine it with a retractable carabiner like this and you're set. They also make retractable cords that clip directly onto your belt without the carabiner if that's a preferable option for you.

Had that problem and I recently started using a carabiner. Just clip it right on to my belt loop, don't have to worry about it getting knocked off. I understand if you like the retractable thing so there is also this

Likewise, you could try one of the zippy ski-pass lanyards like this. Personally I just leave it un-teathered and hang onto it for dear life.

When i bartended, we all had a couple of these retractable lanyards attached to our belt loops. We'd attach a bottle opener to one, and on the other, we'd take the rubber tip off the mini brooms and attach them to the keyring. You could shove a lighter into the broomhole, and BOOM, retractable lighter for your smoking patrons. Of course, this was back when people could still smoke in bars.