Key2Code

Ordering a key from its code

Key2Code cuts replacement keys to a code supplied by the customer and sends the finished key by post. Its website has a search box for checking a key code against the available database, plus categories organised by equipment and manufacturer. This can help when an original key is lost but the identifying code remains on a lock, label or document. The service covers many types of key, yet the code and lock series must match: a similar-looking blank is not enough to establish compatibility. Customers who are unsure are invited to contact the shop before ordering.

Office, building and equipment keys

The range includes keys for filing cabinets, desks, lockers, garage doors, alarm panels, industrial switches, padlocks, cash boxes, toolboxes and dispensers. Key2Code also lists some high-security and tubular key types. A garage door key may be possible to reproduce when its code is stamped on the lock face or body, while an office key might be identified through the cabinet manufacturer and lock code. For equipment shared with others, the person ordering should make sure they are entitled to obtain a replacement and has permission to use the lock.

Vehicle and travel-related keys

The site lists keys for cars, vans, motorcycles, caravans, roof boxes, tow bars, bicycles, mobility scooters and luggage systems. Some vehicle keys can be cut from a factory code, and the website also advertises selected keys cut from a photograph. A mechanical replacement is not always a complete working vehicle key: cars with an immobiliser may require separate programming by an automotive locksmith. Buyers should provide the make, model and code requested for the product, and confirm whether the order is for a door lock, ignition or accessory before paying.

Dispatch and help

Key2Code describes mail-order dispatch through Royal Mail and aims to send many orders quickly. Actual delivery depends on the item, the information supplied and postal service, so a deadline should be confirmed rather than assumed. The website offers category browsing and email help at gary@key2code.co.uk. If a code is unreadable, a vehicle requires immobiliser programming, or the available key type is unclear, an enquiry with clear photos and the equipment details can prevent an unsuitable order. The business also publishes information through X and YouTube.