FAQ

NFC stands for near-field-communication. Or, short-range communication. That is, communication simply occurs when an NFC device comes into contact with an NFC chip. When this happens, the task on the chip will be performed through the device.

NFC tags make it possible to exchange certain data via a contactless method. The tags have a chip in which information can be stored and exchanged. The exchange takes place automatically by holding a cell phone or NFC reader against the chip. The NFC tag stickers are very popular because of their ease of use. The tags are easy to stick anywhere, think of a poster, display or store shelf.

There is quite a bit of confusion between NFC tags and RFID. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. This implies communication via radio waves. NFC (near-field communication) stands for short-range communication. This communication takes place at a distance of about 5 centimenter. RFID technology is a classic and invented in the 1960s. NFC technology is considered the successor to RFID technology. Thus, NFC is better able to exchange information. In addition, NFC is many times more accurate than RFID.

An NFC tag mainly consists of two parts, the chip and the antenna. The chip is made to process and transmit information. The information is exchanged with a small amount of energy. The energy is obtained from a cell phone or an NFC Reader, so an NFC tag does not require a battery. This makes it possible to place an NFC tag anywhere without having to rely on a power supply. The antenna is made of copper wire and picks up the signal from the phone or NFC reader. It then converts the signal into energy, allowing the task to be performed.

Many modern smartphones, tablets and wearable devices support NFC technology. This includes popular brands such as Samsung, Apple, Google, and many more. Also, other consumer electronics and smart devices support NFC, such as smart locks, NFC tags, and some laptops and desktop computers. Want to know if your phone supports NFC? Read our article.

NFC offers several benefits, including easy wireless data transfer, fast and easy payments, and connection to smart devices. It also simplifies tasks such as access control and identification, and enables innovative applications in industries such as healthcare, retail and transportation.

NFC tags operate between minus twenty and plus seventy degrees Celsius. They resist humidity, shock and vibration. This makes NFC tags suitable for packaging, warehouses, outdoor campaigns and industrial routines. You attach NFC tags to metal, plastic, cardboard or glass. They remain functional even in challenging conditions.

You program NFC tags using an iPhone, Android phone or NFC reader. Android offers the widest compatibility. Apple devices support writing from iOS13 onwards. Businesses that handle projects with hundreds of NFC tags often use a reader because it reduces programming time significantly.

NFC tags come in different capacities and materials. The chip determines memory size and performance. You find all major NFC tags in our shop, including NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216. Whether you want NFC tags for marketing, automation, consumer interaction or access control, you find the right match in our collection. You order from European stock and receive fast delivery without delays.

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Most people use NFC every day without knowing it. Mobile payments depend on NFC technology. Hotel keys rely on NFC chips. Public transport cards work through the same principle. With modern smartphones containing built-in NFC readers, companies discovered new ways to use NFC tags for marketing and automation. A tag can open an app, download a document, launch a form, process a check-in or connect to a WiFi network. NFC tags have become a universal trigger for digital actions in both small businesses and large organizations.

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Businesses use NFC tags to automate physical touchpoints. A customer scans a product and lands on the tutorial page. A guest taps a tag on a table and opens the digital menu. An employee checks in by tapping a tag at the office entrance. Brands distribute NFC tags at events so visitors can access brochures, videos or contact details. NFC tags turn passive materials into measurable interactions. You can increase retention by placing NFC tags on consumables. When a customer runs out of a product, they scan the tag and land directly on the reorder page. NFC tags create a continuous connection between user and brand.

The capacity of an NFC chip is affected by several factors, including the manufacturer, the type of chip and the memory type used. The technical specifications of the chip, such as memory size and supported protocols, also play a role. In addition, the available space on the chip can affect capacity.

That just depends on what data you want to put on an NFC tag. A web address takes up about 16 bytes, a phone number 16 bytes, an e-mail with subject 84 bytes and a business card 153 bytes. So pay close attention to how many bytes you need and what exactly you want to put on the tag. When it comes to a simple URL, we recommend buying the NTAG213. If you want to use more data then you should choose the NTAG215. If you are going to work with data rich data the NTAG216 will be suitable. Make sure you know in advance what you want to use the tags for and then buy the right tags. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.

NFC tags can be written with smartphones or with an NFC reader. All android devices can do this with a special application in the Play Store. Since the release of IOS13 in 2019, NFC tags can also be written with Apple devices. Applications for this can be found in the Apple Store.

Programming NFC tags with a smartphone works quickly and intuitively. You open the application, type your data and hold the phone against the tag. The NFC tag is written within one second. You can rewrite the tag as often as you want. The chip accepts thousands of rewrites. Businesses use this to update workflows, switch campaigns or change landing pages on demand. NFC tags last roughly ten years and remain stable during daily scanning.

More than ten thousand European companies trust NFC World for their NFC tags. They value the fast delivery, tested quality and direct support. You select your NFC tags, we prepare them for shipping and your tags arrive ready to use. Our specialists stay available after purchase so you continue using NFC tags without obstacles.

If you want to protect the information on your NFC tags, you secure them with a password or permanent lock. A locked tag cannot be changed again. Businesses use this for certificates, instructions or official documentation. A password ensures that only authorized users can overwrite the NFC tag. This keeps your data safe and prevents unwanted manipulation.

Apple Store
Do you have an IPhone? Then make use of the NFC Tools application. With it, you can easily read and write NFC tags.

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Are you using an Android phone? Then we recommend two popular applications for reading and writing NFC tags, namely:
- NFC Tagwriter
- NFC Taginfo

NFC must be enabled on some devices. Android users activate NFC through the device settings. Windows Phone enables it through the Tap to Share and Pay section. Older iPhones require an app to write NFC tags, while newer iPhones activate NFC automatically. Once NFC is enabled, any modern device can scan and read NFC tags.

NFC tags can be secured via an NFC card reader or a smartphone with the application NFC Tools. By opening the NFC Tools software, you can click on "Other" and then you can choose "Lock tag" and "Set password." You just need to hold the tag against the reader or smartphone for a moment and then the tags are secured.

Your network only has to hold the phone against the NFC business card and the contact information is loaded directly onto the phone. There is also the choice of storing the contact information directly in the phone. It couldn't be simpler. Also add your social media channels so they can follow you directly. No app required. That's convenient.

You name it. Of course, all your contact information, both business and personal. But also your socials, downloads, cool videos or your favorite Spotify list. Even a Bitcoin wallet is possible. You can easily add these options and modify them later. Just log in and make the changes. The changes are immediately visible. Experience it yourself.

You can order the NFC business card in our webshop or send an email to info@nfcw.nl. After ordering, you will get access to the dashboard. Instructions and login details will be sent by email. There you can upload the designs and enter all data. This data can be adjusted in real time and can always be changed afterwards. Should a colleague leave, you can easily transfer the pass to another colleague.

After submitting the design, it takes about 7 days for the pass to arrive on your doormat!

After placing the order, we will send by email the login details and instructions of the dashboard. In the dashboard you can upload the design (front and back of the pass). You can then also easily add the QR code. You can scale, move and change the color of the QR code to fit your design exactly.

No, this is not necessary. In the dashboard, while uploading the design, you can easily add the QR code. You can scale, move and change the color of the QR code to fit your design exactly.

Absolutely. You can make unlimited changes to contact information in the dashboard. The changes become visible immediately.

Sure. You only pay the purchase price of the passes. You get the dashboard for free. Of course, you have lifetime access.

The dashboard has many functionalities. New updates with new functionalities are also coming all the time. Some examples are card analytics, Apple/Google wallet integration, CRM link, QR code download and the lead form.

Without your own design:
Step 1: Find your company on the product page
Step 2: Order the Google Review product
Step 3: Delivered within 2 working days
Step 4: Collect reviews!

With own design (only the Google review card - Own design)
Step 1: Find your company on the product page and order the product
Step 2: Mail your design to info@nfcw.nl
Step 3: Delivery within 7 days
Step 4: Collect reviews

You can send the design to info@nfcw.nl with your order number. Then we will take care of the rest.

This can be a full custom design or just a logo. If the latter, we will use the design of the product image with your logo.

Only with a Google Review Card - custom design will a QR code be added. With a standard design, this is not the case. We send, before we process the pass, the final design for approval.

For a standard design, the delivery time is usually 2 days.
For a Google Review Card - custom design, it takes 7 days after the design is submitted before you receive the pass.

It is possible to specify a different company for each pass. Order the set and send an email directly to info@nfcw.nl with the company names (including address) you want programmed on the pass. Example:
Pass 1: Company X, address X
Pass 2: Company Y, address Y
Pass 3: Company Z, address Z

You do this as follows:
1. Order the print product with your own design in our web shop
2. Receive an e-mail from us within 24 hours with the delivery specifications.
3. Send us your unique design by e-mail
4. Receive the products within 4 weeks

After placing the order, we will send the delivery specifications by mail. You may then send us the printing file by e-mail. We will check the file and upon approval we will put the order into production.

Sure. You can send us the data, then we can deliver the products programmed.

Absolutely. We take a critical look at your design to get the best possible end result. We do this for free.

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is a technology that allows objects to be identified wirelessly, exchanging data between an RFID tag and a reader via radio waves. This allows objects to be traced, identified and tracked without making direct contact.

The main difference between RFID and NFC is their range of application. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is mostly used for large-scale identification and tracking of objects over longer distances, while NFC (Near Field Communication) is used for close wireless communication between devices at short distances, usually within a few centimeters. RFID is supported by special RFID readers and scanners, while NFC is easily read via smartphones.

RFID is primarily supported by dedicated RFID readers and industrial scanners, while NFC is supported by a wide range of modern smartphones, tablets and wearable devices.

Some benefits of RFID technology include improved efficiency in supply chain management, fast and accurate inventory, and better traceability of products. NFC, on the other hand, offers benefits such as easy wireless payments, seamless connectivity to smart devices and ease of use for tasks such as access control and information transfer.

There are different types of RFID tags, including passive RFID tags that do not have their own power source and active RFID tags that do have their own power source for longer read ranges. There are also semi-passive RFID tags that have their own power source but only use it when activated by an RFID reader. Read about which RFID chips are available.

RFID is used for a variety of applications, including:

1. Supply chain management for tracking of goods and inventory management.
2. Access control for buildings, parking garages and events.
3. Animal identification in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
4. Baggage handling at airports.
5. Inventory of library books and archives.
6. Security and anti-theft measures for products in stores.
7. Health care, such as medical records management and medical equipment tracking.
8. Managing returns and recycling processes.

You can program RFID tags using special RFID programming software and programming equipment. This includes writing specific data to the tag, such as unique identification numbers or other information. To do this, it is important to know the frequency at which the RFID chip operates. Based on that, you can determine which RFID reader is needed.

RFID tags can be programmed via several methods, including:

1. Special RFID programming systems and devices can be used to program RFID tags using connected computers.

2. Special software can be used to program RFID tags by entering the desired data and writing it to the tags via a programming device.

3. RFID readers can be used to program RFID tags, depending on the functionality and compatibility of the reader.