Metal NFC Business Cards

If you prefer to use these as a contact card, we recommend visiting vCard.Link or linktr.ee to create a free custom URL where you can build out a custom contact card. Simply provide us the URL they provide you and we can encode this to your NFC Metal Business Card!

Nearly all recent smart phones (post 2016) are capable of scanning NFC chips. For Android phones, place the NFC chip on the back center; for Apple iPhones and iPads, scan the chip near the top center of the device.

Yes, you can have each chip programmed with a different set of data, if you wanted each to be variable. This would be helpful for tracking who might be visiting your site, or for members of a loyalty membership program.

The chips carry only a small amount of data, so generally a URL to a website is most common. For the NFC 215 chip, the data limit is roughly 200 characters.

Step 1 – Download the application NFC Tools by Wakedev on your iPhone or Android.

Step 2 – Add a record through the “Write” function.

Once downloaded, open the application, and tap “Write” on the first menu. Then, select “Add a record” on the next screen to begin adding your data. Select URL and be sure to enter that URL you would like your card to direct to into the application. To write multiple records of data, repeat this step.

Step 3 – Input the information onto the NFC card

Once you have entered your record onto the application click “Ok” in the top right corner. To encode this information on your card, click on the “Write” option in the next menu. From here it will prompt you to hold your phone near the NFC chip, and encode the chip. You should receive a notification from the app if the encoding is successful. Please note: The locations of the antennas for each phone may vary. iPhones are normally on the top middle of the phone while Androids are typically in the middle back of the phone.

Step 4 – Test the newly encoded chip

You should now be able to use the chip to transfer data on both iPhones and Androids. To see if the data has been encoded simply go back to the main menu screen by clicking “Menu” in the top left corner of the application. Then, tap “Read” and hold the new NFC chip near your phone. Your new data should then appear on the screen.

From there you should be good to go!

No problem. Let our in-house artwork team design a card for you based on your current logo or input. We know how to make you look good – guaranteed!

During the order process, first select your quantity. Next, select if you will supply your own artwork, or have our internal design team work on your layout. Either way, you can upload up to three files by clicking the ‘UPLOAD’ buttons under the Artwork Service step.

We like to make things simple. Our pricing includes NFC 215 Chips, .8mm Thickness Stainless Steel cards, all cut-through areas, all surface-etched areas, rounded corners and one screen printed color. And, each card comes in its own plastic sleeve for protection.

Yes! We call this variable data - it’s applied with a state-of-the-art laser. You may add this to your order in the check-out process. To specify your variable information, simply upload an Excel file along with your artwork, or note that you would like each card numbered 001 – 100, or 1001 – 1100, etc. You may also specify the font for your variable information. Please call us with any questions.

You may also choose to add on Variable Data to your NFC Chips or Variable QR Codes for an even more personalized experience.

NFC chips allow for the wireless transfer of small amounts of data between two devices. Both the chip and receiving device must be held only a few centimeters from each other to work. The data transferred is often a website URL.

Yes! Our pricing includes programming the URL of your choice into each NFC chip. Just let us know what URL or data you would like programmed and your cards will arrive ready-to-scan.

Often QR codes are used in addition to the NFC chip. This is especially usefull if the person scanning does not have the capability to read the NFC chip. The NFC chip and QR code work the same in that they both point to a URL.

In our card builder, you can add a static or variable QR code to your card surface. These can match with the destination of the NFC chip on the card.

Yes, we have found a free app called NFC Tools, that is easy-to-use and free on the Apple and Google app stores.

Our in-house graphic design team will render your first digital proof within 24 working hours of your purchase (generally it’s within a few hours, depending on workload).

Once your first proof is complete you will receive an Email with a link to your design for review and approval – please be sure to check your spam folder just in case the Email ends up there.

You can submit any revisions and questions to your designer, or confirm your proof for production through the link that is emailed to you.

General production time is 3 weeks after artwork confirmation. Please call or write for expedited delivery after production.

If you are supplying vector artwork in the correct layout, there are no set-up fees. If you would like us to design your card, we offer a design service with up to five changes.

Our standard production time is 2-3 weeks, but if you need expedited production please contact us on our contact page.