Tap-to-share cards
Tap Card
A tap card does exactly what it sounds like: tap it on a phone and your contact details and links open instantly. No app, no typing.
In short
A tap card is a business card you tap on a phone to share your details. The "tap" works through an NFC chip inside the card, with a QR code as a backup for any phone.
How it works
- 1
Tap the card
Hold the card to a compatible phone — that's the tap. Your profile opens in the browser.
- 2
The tap is NFC
The tap behaviour comes from an NFC chip inside. You don't need to know the tech to use it.
- 3
Scan if no tap
Phones that can't tap can scan the card's QR code to open the same profile.
Best for
First-time smart-card buyers
If you've seen someone tap a card and want one, this is it — the tap card.
Customer-facing roles
Tap to share contact, WhatsApp, and links at the counter, on site, or at events.
Teams going paperless
Give everyone a tap card instead of reprinting paper cards each time details change.
Choose your tap card
Every 1Card is a tap card — tap to share, with QR backup. Pick a premium metal tap card or an affordable printed one.
Compare
| Tap card type | Material | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal tap card | Stainless steel | Premium first impressions | ₹1,900 |
| PVC tap card | Printed PVC | Teams & budget | ₹350 |
Why choose 1Card
As simple as it sounds
Tap and share — there's nothing to learn for you or the person receiving it.
QR for every phone
If a phone can't tap, it can scan. You never miss a contact exchange.
Editable behind the tap
Update your details once; every tap keeps opening the latest profile.
For teams & companies
Rolling out tap cards across a team or company? 1Card has equipped 1,200+ companies and shipped 45,000+ corporate cards since 2014, with brand-consistent card design and bulk profile setup for every employee.
- Brand-consistent card design across all employees, with bulk profile setup for teams and departments.
- One consolidated GST invoice and a dedicated account manager for the rollout.
- No mandatory subscription — each employee's profile keeps working after purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tap card?
A tap card is a business card you tap on a phone to instantly share your contact details and links. The tap works through an NFC chip inside the card, with a QR code as backup.
Is a tap card the same as an NFC card?
Yes. "Tap card" describes the tap-to-share behaviour, which is powered by NFC. 1Card tap cards are NFC business cards with QR backup.
What happens when I tap the card on a phone?
The phone reads the card's NFC chip and opens your digital profile in the browser, where the other person can save your number or open your links.
What if a phone can't tap?
Every tap card also has a QR code. If a phone doesn't support tap, the person scans the QR code to open the same profile.
Can I order tap cards in bulk for my company or team?
Yes. 1Card runs team and company rollouts with brand-consistent card design, bulk profile setup for every employee, one consolidated GST invoice, and a dedicated account manager. It has equipped 1,200+ companies and shipped 45,000+ corporate cards since 2014.
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