Lanyards & Badges
Smarty Pass
Custom full-color event passes and lanyards for volunteer teams, retreats and conferences. Orders start at 100 with free US ground shipping.
- Price
- Small passes from $0.83 each at 100, plus $49 setup (Oct 2026)
- Free option
- No
- Works on
- Web, Service
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is Smarty Pass right for your church?
Smarty Pass prints custom full-color event passes, VIP badges and lanyards in its New Jersey shop, with a digital proof and 3-5 business days of production. It's best for churches running a conference, retreat or big volunteer weekend that want badges that look official. The catch: the smallest price tier is 100 pieces, plus a $49 setup fee.
Who Smarty Pass is for
Great for
- Churches hosting a conference or leadership event with guest and speaker passes
- Event teams that need staff, volunteer and backstage badges to look different at a glance
- Retreat and camp leaders who want badges and lanyards in one order
Skip it if
- Small churches that need 20 name tags for a Sunday lunch. Printable adhesive name tags are far cheaper.
- Teams that need badges in a day or two. Production takes 3-5 business days after the proof, so use a local printer.
How churches use Smarty Pass
Conference access passes
Print speaker, staff and attendee passes in different colors so greeters and security know who goes where.
Volunteer team badges
Give your parking, kids check-in and welcome teams a badge for Easter weekend, so first-time guests know who to ask.
Retreat and camp lanyards
Order passes and lanyards together for the student retreat. Both sides print in full color, so the schedule and Wi-Fi details can go on the back.
Getting started with Smarty Pass
- 1
Download the template for your pass size from the Smarty Pass Templates page.
- 2
Design both sides in Photoshop or Illustrator, keeping text inside the template's safe area.
- 3
Place your order, then check the digital proof, which usually arrives within one business day.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Full-color printing on both sides of every pass
- Digital proof usually within one business day
- Free ground shipping anywhere in the US
- Lanyards and badge attaching available in the same order
Watch out for
- Smallest price tier is 100 pieces
- $49 setup fee on orders under 5,000 pieces
- Per-badge cost is much higher on small runs
Smarty Pass FAQ
How much do Smarty Pass badges cost?
It depends on size and quantity. Small passes start at $0.83 each for 100 and large passes at $1.50 each, with a $49 setup fee on orders under 5,000 pieces.
What's the minimum order for Smarty Pass?
The lowest price tier on the product pages is 100 pieces. For a smaller run, contact Smarty Pass before you design.
How long does Smarty Pass take?
Expect a digital proof within one business day, then 3-5 business days of production after you approve it. Shipping time comes on top of that.
Does Smarty Pass sell lanyards?
Yes. Plain lanyards with a bulldog clip or swivel J-hook start at $0.65 each for 100, and imprinted lanyards are available too. Smarty Pass can also attach them to your passes.
