Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for redeeming credential credits. A portable token that contains at least two identifiers may be provided. The token may identify a preset quantity of electronic credential credits and at least one of the identifiers may be concealed from view. A third identifier may be received from a user of the portable token, the third identifier associated with a credential credit management account of the user. The user may be authenticated based on at least the third identifier. Upon successful authentication, the preset quantity of the electronic credential credits may be issued to the credential credit management account of the user. An electronic credential may be generated based on the issued credential credits for communication to a remote user. The electronic credential may authenticate the remote user with an access control system.

Abstract: A system for distributing a license key for upgrading an access control system. A portable token that includes first and second identifiers, such as a visible serial number and a concealed control number that can be derived from the serial number. The access control system is identified by a third identifier, such as a MAC address. A license server generates a license key from the first, second and third identifiers that is operative to allow access to software features that are resident on the access control system without the need for an Internet connection.