Understanding Badge & Pass Holders (ID: 6170)
The Badge & Pass Holders category, identified by ID 6170, falls under Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases. This specific category is designed for products meant to securely store and display identification cards, security badges, or transit passes.
This category is for items primarily designed to hold a single ID or pass, often accompanied by a lanyard or clip. Examples from the US market include clear plastic badge protectors, faux leather or nylon ID holders with lanyards, waterproof transit pass cases, retractable badge reels, and premium designer leather lanyards for identification display. These items are often used by employees, students, or commuters who need to keep their credentials visible and accessible at all times.
Do not place products here if they are designed to store currency, multiple credit cards, or physical business cards. If your product is a wallet or money clip, it belongs in Wallets & Money Clips. If it is specifically a case for carrying stacks of professional contact information, use Business Card Cases. If the item is a larger container such as a handbag, tote, or backpack, it belongs in the Handbags category. Ensure your classification distinguishes between a simple ID display and a functional wallet to avoid feed errors.
There are no subcategories for this level, so all qualifying products should be mapped directly to ID 6170.
To categorize your items, use the ID 6170 or the full path: Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Badge & Pass Holders. While optional, providing this category helps Google correctly classify your items. Since this is part of the Apparel & Accessories hierarchy, be prepared to provide attributes like color, size, gender, and age_group if requested by Google for your specific products.