How-to
How to Use and Share an NFC Business Card
- Updated 14 October 2026
- By Tarang Sachaniya (LinkedIn) & Keyush Prajapati (LinkedIn), Co-founders, Priinteve Innovations LLP
- Works on iPhone and Android, with a QR code for every phone
To share an NFC business card, hold the card against the back of the other person's phone for a second. Their phone shows a notification or opens your profile in the browser. If it does not, show the QR code on the card and let them scan it with their camera.
Share your card in 4 steps
Sharing takes a second and needs no app on the other person's phone. Don't have a card yet? See the NFC business card price in India.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure their phone screen is on and unlocked. |
| 2 | Hold your card against the back of their phone, near the top (iPhone) or the middle (Android). |
| 3 | Wait a second. A notification or your profile appears; they tap it if needed. |
| 4 | Ask them to press Save contact so you are in their phone. |
iPhone vs Android
- iPhone XS and newer read the card automatically; there is no setting to turn on.
- Android phones need NFC switched on: Settings → Connected devices → NFC.
- For an older phone or one without NFC, use the QR code instead.
- Read the full detail in do NFC business cards work on iPhone and Android?
Share without the card
Your profile also has its own link and QR code. Add the link to your WhatsApp status, email signature, Instagram bio or LinkedIn website field, and anyone can reach the same profile without a tap.
Tips for a smooth tap
- Keep the card flat against the phone, not at an angle.
- Remove thick or metal phone cases if it will not read.
- Hold still for a moment. Reading takes a second.
- Keep your profile short and clear so it makes sense on a small screen.
Need a card?
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Common questions
Hold it against the back of a phone with the screen on. The phone opens your profile.
Near the top of the back of the phone.
Usually the middle of the back, but it varies by brand.
Check NFC is on, remove thick cases, or use the QR code on the card.
Yes. Share your profile link or QR code by message, email signature or social profile.
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