Plain Lanyards - A Simple Solution with Endless Versatility

If you're looking for an affordable and flexible way to display ID cards, visitor passes, or badges, our plain lanyards are a great choice. 

Made for everyday use in workplaces, schools, conferences, and events, these lanyards are simple, strong, and comfortable to wear – which is why they are one of the most popular ID accessories in the UK.

They are easy to order, budget-friendly, and reliable. They’re also perfect for situations where you don’t want any logos or text showing, such as in healthcare, secure areas, or quiet corporate settings. Each lanyard comes with a sturdy clip and a safety breakaway for added security.

Why Choose Digital ID?

At Digital ID, we've been providing simple lanyards to schools, businesses, NHS trusts, and organisations across the UK for over twenty years. Our plain lanyards are affordable, made from high-quality materials, and designed to last.

Whether you just need a simple way to display ID badges or want to use different colours for staff and visitors, we offer a wide variety of colours and styles that can be shipped the same day. Standard safety breakaways and eco-friendly options are also available.

We are a Levata company, meaning that we provide you with top-quality products, great prices, and excellent service. When you select our plain lanyards, you're getting durable, high-quality options in a variety of colours. Plus, you're also benefiting from the expertise of a trusted company that supplies over 25 million items each year.

FAQS

Why should I use plain lanyards?

They’re straightforward and budget-friendly. If your requirement doesn’t include logos or text, plain lanyards are perfect for bulk orders, rapid dispatch, or environments where branding isn't required.

What colour and size options are available?

Digital ID stocks plain lanyards in many popular colours such as black, red, blue, orange, purple, green and more. We also offer different widths (e.g. 10 mm, 15 mm) and clip attachments like metal lobster, plastic J‑clips, card reels, etc. 

Do the lanyards include safety features?

Yes. Every plain lanyard from Digital ID comes with a safety breakaway as standard. This helps reduce risk by allowing the lanyard to release safely if it ever gets caught or pulled. 

How quickly can I receive plain lanyards?

Because Digital ID holds thousands of plain lanyards in stock, many are available for same‑business‑day dispatch. Perfect when you need them fast. 

What are the ideal uses for plain lanyards?

They work great for generic ID display, event free‑flow, schools, visitor management, conference delegates, office staff, key holding or any situation where custom branding is not needed. However, if you need visitor, student or staff lanyards, check out our pre-printed lanyard collection.

Can I add card holders or badge reels to plain lanyards?

Absolutely. You can pair plain lanyards with a wide range of accessories, including plastic card holders (vertical or horizontal), retractable reels, and clip types. This is perfect for tailoring them to suit your exact application. 

What if I find a lower price elsewhere?

We offer a price match promise! If you find a competitor offering the same plain lanyard at a lower price, simply email the web address showing that price to our sales team and we'll match it.