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 NFC card is a tap card — tap to share, with QR backup (Eco and Duo are QR-only). 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 | ₹500 |
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.
See how the tap works →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.
See what an NFC business card does →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.
See how the tap works →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.
Check phone compatibility →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.
Bulk NFC business cards for teams →