Near-field Communication (NFC) business cards are a convenient contact-sharing method, but do they live up to the hype? Learn about the pros and cons of NFC cards and who should use them.
From e-signature documents to digital invoices, companies worldwide are working towards a more sustainable future, and a simple first step to a greener office is reducing paper waste. One often overlooked paper product that people use daily leads to more waste, carbon emissions, water usage, and tree destruction than needed: the business card.
Over the recent years, two business card alternatives have entered the market to help companies meet their sustainability initiatives: digital business cards and Near-field Communication (NFC) business cards. A digital business card is what its name suggests—an electronic version of a business card that lives on your mobile or desktop device and can be shared with a QR code, email, or text message.
An NFC business card can electronically transmit information between two nearby devices. While an additional (but reusable) piece of hardware is necessary, NFC tags allow you to share your business card with a single tap. NFC cards may interest people who like the idea of still having a physical resemblance to a business card while trying to cut back on paper waste.
Like any product, NFC has its benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros of NFC cards and who should use them.
The pros of NFC business cards
Whether you’re a solopreneur or work for a global enterprise, it’s important to make educated buying decisions. NFC business cards come with a price tag, so consider these pros and cons before making the purchase:
Pros:
- Convenient tap-and-go technology
- Branding opportunity
- Reusable
- “Cool” factor