TriCom Card Technologies, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Physical Address:, Mailing Address:, 336 North Gaffey Street, Second Floor, San Pedro, California 90731, 23905 Clinton Keith 114-508, Wildomar, California 92595
- markcards@aol.com
- Phone
- (951) 412-0120
TriCom Card Technologies, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of portable and countertop ID scanning terminals designed for age verification, driver license authentication, and compliance record-keeping. The company’s flagship ID-e Reader series is deployed in hundreds of casinos across the United States, as well as in bars, nightclubs, convenience stores, and law enforcement agencies. These devices read magnetic stripe and barcode data from driver licenses issued by most U.S. states and Canadian provinces, enabling operators to detect fake IDs, prevent underage access, and maintain tamper-proof compliance logs. TriCom also offers age verification software that integrates with VeriFone payment terminals and POS cash register systems. The company was founded by a team with over 15 combined years of experience in magnetic and barcode reading and three years of retail age verification expertise. Despite a limited online presence, TriCom maintains a consistent B2B focus, positioning itself as a cost-effective, reliable solution for age-restricted industries. Its products support tag-and-ban customer management, real-time visitor counting, and secure on-device storage of up to 3,800 scanning records. The company is listed as a trusted vendor on casino and iGaming supplier directories, reflecting its stable niche in the age verification hardware market.
Detailed Review
Company Background
TriCom Card Technologies, Inc. operates in the niche but critical segment of age verification hardware and software, primarily serving the casino/gambling industry, hospitality, and retail sectors. The company’s cornerstone product is the ID-e Reader – a portable, battery-operated terminal that reads both magnetic stripe and barcode encoded driver licenses. The ID-e2001 and ID-e2004 models are countertop units, while the ID-eTG is a handheld variant. These devices are designed to combat fake identification, credit card fraud, and underage entry by displaying the cardholder’s name, card number, expiration date, and age in real time. The system supports “tag and ban” functions without requiring external software, allowing door staff to add troublesome customers to a ban list directly at the point of entry.
Business Model and Products
One of the company’s key differentiators is the ability to upgrade from magnetic stripe reading to barcode reading at any time, future-proofing the investment. The devices operate on two AA batteries, capable of processing up to 2,000 scans per day. Compliance records are stored internally (up to about 3,800 scans) and can be transferred to a computer for legal defense. TriCom also offers an ID Verification Software package for VeriFone 3700/VX570 payment terminals, enabling the same terminal to handle credit card payments and age verification simultaneously. Additionally, POS Cash Register Age Verification Software integrates with retail checkout systems.
Market Presence
TriCom’s market presence is modest but targeted. It is listed as an approved vendor on major casino and iGaming supplier directories, and its products are referenced in law enforcement support materials. However, the company lacks a strong digital footprint – its official website (id-escanner.com) appears minimal or dormant, and most public-facing information comes from reseller pages and industry directories. No recent funding, partnerships, or expansions have been publicly reported. The leadership is limited to two known executives: President Corine Sanchez and President of Sales Mark R. Baughman, both listed on the igamingsuppliers.com directory. No CEO, CTO, CCO, COO, or founder names have been confirmed through independent sources. Headcount is unknown, and the physical headquarters address is not explicitly published (though area code 951 suggests Temecula, California). Overall, TriCom Card Technologies is a legacy niche hardware vendor with a stable but low-profile position in the age verification market.
Key Products
ID-eM200 ID Reader
A model variant of the ID-e Reader series; details limited but likely similar magnetic/barcode reading capabilities.
ID-eTG Portable Card Scanner
Handheld portable scanner for on-the-go ID checking, suitable for door staff and mobile verification.
ID Verification Software for VeriFone 3700 / VX570
Software add-on that enables existing VeriFone payment terminals to perform age verification alongside credit card processing.
POS Cash Register Age Verification Software
Software integration for retail point-of-sale systems to trigger age checks at checkout for age-restricted products (alcohol, tobacco).
ID-e2001 / ID-e2004
Countertop driver license scanners for age verification, detecting fake IDs, and marking compliance records. Reads magnetic stripe initially, upgradeable to barcode.