The NFC Business Card
That Puts You in Their Phone
One tap opens your free digital business card on any iPhone or Android, and saves you to their contacts. From $6.00, one-time — no subscription, no app.
Naveed Qadir
Founder & CEO
How It Works
From tap to connection in under 5 seconds.
Tap or Scan
Hold your NFC card near any smartphone, or let them scan your QR code. Works instantly on iPhone and Android.
Profile Opens
Your professional profile loads instantly in their browser. Bio, photo, socials, contact info — everything in one place.
Save Contact
They save your full vCard to their phone in one tap — name, photo, phone, email, and all your social links.
Just got your card? Follow the activation guide — two minutes, with a screenshot of every step.
Lost in the Laundry
A paper card ends up in the wash and the follow-up never happens. Same meeting with a 10x Netcard: one tap, contact saved, coffee booked.
What Is an NFC Business Card?
An NFC business card is a plastic card with a tiny near-field communication (NFC) chip inside. The chip holds a link to your digital business card: a mobile web page with your photo, title, company, phone, email and social links. When someone holds their phone a few centimetres from the card, the phone opens that page in its browser. One more tap on Save Contact adds you to their address book as a full vCard.
There is nothing to install on either phone, and the card has no battery: the phone powers the chip for the moment of the tap. Because the card only stores a link, everything on your profile can change without reprinting. New job, new number, new photo, and the same card shows it on the next tap.
A 10x Netcard combines both halves. The digital business card is free and shareable by QR code or link on its own; the NFC card is a one-time $6.00 add-on for in-person meetings.
NFC vs QR Code vs Paper Business Cards
| 10x Netcard (NFC + QR) | QR code only | Paper card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How they get your details | Tap the phone on the card | Open the camera and scan | Type them in by hand, later |
| Saves to contacts | One tap (vCard) | One tap (vCard) | Manual |
| Stays up to date | Yes, edit online anytime | Yes, if the QR is dynamic | No, reprint |
| Runs out | Never, one card for years | Never | Every box |
| Lead capture and analytics | Yes, per tap, scan and link | Depends on the provider | No |
| Cost | $6.00 one-time, profile free | Often a monthly plan | Recurring print runs |
Inside the Card: NTAG216 NFC Chip
Every 10x Netcard uses a genuine NXP NTAG216 chip, the largest member of the NTAG213/215/216 family that most NFC business cards are built on. It is an NFC Forum Type 2 tag (ISO/IEC 14443-A), so it reads on every NFC-capable phone without a special app.
- Chip
- NXP NTAG216 · 888 bytes user memory
- Standard
- NFC Forum Type 2 · ISO/IEC 14443-A · 13.56 MHz
- Security
- Password-locked at the factory, cannot be rewritten
- Phones
- iPhone XS and later · Android with NFC · QR for the rest
Who Uses NFC Business Cards?
- Sales and business development teams who meet prospects at events and need the lead in the CRM, not a pocket.
- Founders and consultants who want one card that links to LinkedIn, a booking page and their website.
- Real estate agents and recruiters who change listings and roles faster than paper can keep up.
- Companies, schools and events issuing branded cards to whole teams. See NFC business cards for teams.
Everything You Need to Network Smarter
Your digital profile does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the conversation.
NFC Tap to Connect
Your NFC card opens your profile on any smartphone. No app install, no QR scanning — just tap and go. Works on all modern iPhones and Android devices.
QR Code & Link
A QR code and short link you can put on slides, print materials, email signatures, Zoom backgrounds — anywhere you want to be reachable.
One-Tap vCard Save
Visitors save your details as a contact in one tap — name, photo, phone, email, and all your social links. No more lost business cards.
Lead Capture
Your profile includes a contact-exchange form. Every lead lands in your dashboard with analytics on how they found you — NFC, QR, or direct link.
Real-Time Analytics
See who's viewing your profile, which links get clicked, and where your traffic comes from. Track every tap, scan, and visit with detailed analytics.
Update Anytime
Changed jobs? New phone? Update your profile online and the card reflects it instantly. No need to reprint or re-order.
Black · Signature
$6.00
Script name and QR
Black · Details
$6.00
Name, details and website
White
$6.00
Navy print, details and photo
Custom design
$9.00
Your colours, logo & artwork
Tap a card to see the back.
$6.00
Custom design $9.00 (+$3.00 design fee)
No subscription. No hidden fees. Free shipping.
- Black or white card, same price
- Preview exactly what gets printed
- Works on all smartphones
- Free lifetime digital profile
- QR code & shareable link
- Lead capture & analytics
- Password-protected NFC chip
NFC Business Card FAQ
Everything you need to know about NFC and digital business cards.
What does an NFC business card do?
An NFC business card has a small chip inside that holds a link to your digital business card. When someone holds their phone near it, the phone opens your profile in the browser, where they can see your bio, links and contact details and save you as a contact in one tap. No app is needed on either phone.
How much does an NFC business card cost?
Most branded NFC business cards sell for about $20 to $60, and many also charge a monthly fee for the profile. A 10x Netcard is a one-time $6.00 for a black or white card, or $9.00 with your own custom design, with free shipping and no subscription. The digital business card profile behind it is free for life.
How do I create an NFC business card?
Create a free Ace10x profile, add your photo, title, links and contact details, then order a 10x Netcard. Each card is pre-encoded and write-protected; when it arrives you activate it from your dashboard in about two minutes, following the card activation guide. You never need to encode the chip yourself.
Are there any free digital business cards?
Yes. Every Ace10x account includes a free digital business card with a QR code and a shareable link, with no time limit. You only pay if you want the physical NFC card, and that is a one-time purchase.
Which NFC chip does the 10x Netcard use?
An NXP NTAG216, the largest chip in the NTAG213/215/216 family, with 888 bytes of user memory. It is an NFC Forum Type 2 tag (ISO/IEC 14443-A), so it reads on every NFC phone. Your card stores a short link rather than your data, and the chip is password-locked at the factory so nobody can rewrite it.
Do NFC business cards work on iPhone?
Yes. iPhone XS and every later model read NFC tags in the background: just hold the top of the phone near the card. Almost all Android phones with NFC switched on work too. For older phones, the QR code printed on the card opens the same profile.
Do NFC business cards need a battery or internet?
The card needs no battery: the phone powers the chip during the tap. The phone receiving your profile needs a data or Wi-Fi connection to open the page, because the card links to your online digital business card.
Can I update my profile after the card is made?
Yes. The card stores a permanent link, not your details, so when you change your job, phone number, photo or links on Ace10x, the next tap shows the new version. You never reprint.
What happens if I lose my card?
Disable it from your Ace10x dashboard and tapping it no longer shows your profile. Order a replacement and link it to the same profile.
Are digital business cards a good idea?
For most people who network in person, yes: they cannot run out, they stay current when your details change, and the other person saves your contact in one tap instead of retyping a paper card. Lead capture and tap analytics also show you who you met and where.
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