Your digital guard tour system is only as reliable as the checkpoints it uses to verify patrols. These checkpoints—marked by NFC tags, QR codes, or barcodes—are more than just location markers. They determine how quickly guards can scan, how well tags withstand wear, and how secure your verification process is.

Each tag type has unique advantages and trade-offs. NFC tags deliver speed and durability, QR codes provide low-cost flexibility, and barcodes integrate easily with existing scanning systems. But which is right for your environment, budget, and security needs?

In this guide, we break down how each tag works, where it excels, and when it’s the smartest choice—plus we give you a side-by-side comparison table so you can make the best decision for your operation.

Whether you’re upgrading your guard tour software or refining your current guard patrol system, this resource will help you implement checkpoints with confidence.

Download the article and choose your guard tour system checkpoint technology with confidence.