You can use your StromNow Classic Card or Mirror Card with many RFID-enabled wallboxes as an access card for charging at home or at work.
This means you may not need an additional RFID card for your wallbox and can also use your StromNow charging card to unlock your private or workplace charging station.
Requirements
To connect your StromNow charging card to your wallbox, your wallbox must:
have an RFID reader
support external RFID cards
allow RFID cards to be managed through the manufacturer’s app, web portal, or directly on the wallbox
The exact setup process may vary depending on the wallbox manufacturer and model.
How to connect your StromNow charging card
1. Open your wallbox app or portal
Open the app or web portal provided by your wallbox manufacturer.
Look for a section such as “RFID,” “Access,” “Charging Cards,” “Users,” or “Access Control.”
2. Add a new RFID card
Select the option to add a new RFID card or RFID tag.
Depending on the wallbox, you may now be asked to scan the card directly at the RFID reader or enter the card ID manually.
3. Scan your StromNow card
Hold your StromNow Classic Card or Mirror Card against the RFID reader of your wallbox.
The wallbox will read the unique RFID identifier of the card and can then save it as an authorized charging card.
4. Assign the card
Depending on the system, you may be able to assign a name, user, or vehicle to the card.
For example:
“StromNow Card”
“Company Car”
“Max”
“Tesla Model Y”
Save the settings afterwards.
5. Test the connection
Hold your StromNow charging card against the RFID reader of the wallbox again.
If the setup was successful, the wallbox should recognize the card and authorize the charging session.
Classic Card and Mirror Card
Both the StromNow Classic Card and Mirror Card include an RFID chip and can generally be used for this type of setup.
Whether your specific wallbox accepts the card depends on the manufacturer, model, and RFID system used.
Important information about billing
If you connect your StromNow charging card to a private or workplace wallbox, the card is only used for identification and authorization at that wallbox.
The charging session is not automatically billed through your StromNow account. Charging data and billing continue to be handled by your wallbox or the corresponding wallbox system.
My wallbox does not recognize the card
If you are unable to add your StromNow charging card, please check:
whether your wallbox supports external RFID cards
whether the RFID function is enabled
whether you have the required administrator permissions
whether you are holding the card against the correct area of the RFID reader
Because the setup process differs between manufacturers, you can usually find the exact instructions in your wallbox manufacturer’s app or Help Center.
If you continue to experience issues with your StromNow Classic Card or Mirror Card, you can also contact our support team at [email protected].