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NFC for Small Business: Cards, Tags & Workflows

A practical guide for small business owners on using NFC technology: replacing paper business cards with metal NFC cards, setting up NFC tags at your location to trigger customer actions, and building Shortcuts automations for common business tasks on Apple Watch.

Published February 24, 2026 10 min read

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NTAG215 NFC Sticker Tags (50-Pack)

NTAG215 chips are the standard for iPhone NFC automation. These are the same chip used in Nintendo Amiibo figures and compatible with Apple Shortcuts NFC triggers. Each sticker is 25mm diameter and 0.5mm thick — thin enough to hide under surfaces. 504 bytes of storage per tag, sufficient for any Shortcut URL or automation trigger. iPhone reads them passively in iOS 13+ without opening any app. Best value NFC tag pack for getting started.

Wave NFC Business Card

Metal NFC business card (stainless steel or black PVD) with a programmable NFC chip embedded in the card. Tap to any NFC-capable iPhone or Android to instantly share your contact info, LinkedIn, or any URL — no app required. Unlike paper cards, recipients don't need to install anything. You update the destination URL from a web dashboard. No recurring subscription for basic sharing. Premium card thickness (0.8mm) with laser engraving options.

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