Understanding NFC Cards

NFC cards offer convenience, but they may not be the ultimate solution for all networking needs.

NFC enables you to share your digital card by tapping your NFC tag with another phone. Similar to ‘tap to pay’, your NFC tag lets you ‘tap to share’ your digital card.

NFC tags can come in many forms: stickers, keychains or physical cards. Haystack lets you pair your Haystack card with an NFC tag.

Unreliable

While NFC cards themselves are a proven and reliable technology, iOS and particularly Android do not have reliable and consistent compatibility with them across different makes and models - leading to to some awkward in-person moments when they don't work.

Unsustainable

The plastic used in the cards and carbon cost of shipping the globally at scale offers no advantage over paper business cards.

Expensive

Like paper cards, plastic NFC cards still need to be minted and shipped to all new hires, leading to expensive ongoing costs.

Effortless

Our widgets offer a seamless way to share your digital business card without the limitations and downsides of NFC cards. Say goodbye to compatibility issues and hello to effortless connections, whether in-person or online.

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Sustainability

Our all digital solution significantly reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for plastic and paper. With every digital card shared, you contribute to a more sustainable future.

In-Person and Online

Sharing via a digital widget works offline, online or in-person. No excuses - it just works.

Ready in Seconds

No need for printing and shipping - digital cards are ready the moment a new employee starts their very first day.

Always With You

Your phone is your digital card - no need to remember to bring a physical card, or take it out of your jacket before sending it to dry cleaning.

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If you want the ‘tactile’ experience of a physical card, we recommend incorporating the QR code of your digital card on your printed paper card - the combination of a paper card with a QR code will outperform the NFC card every time.

But if you want the NFC card, Haystack supports it all - speak to our Sales team today.

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