NFC sticker for cards
Add NFC to an existing card or printed material
Use NFC card stickers when you want tap-to-open functionality on business cards, ID cards, packaging cards, invitations, or flyers without switching to a full embedded NFC card.
Quick answer
A sticker is best when the card is already printed or the project is price-sensitive. A full PVC NFC card is better when the card itself must look premium and the chip should be hidden.
Use a sticker
- You already printed the card or material.
- You want lower per-piece cost.
- You need to test placement before a larger print run.
- You want custom printed stickers or labels.
Use a full NFC card
- You want the chip hidden inside the card.
- You need a premium card finish.
- The card itself is the final product.
- You want cleaner handling for corporate or access-card use.
Common uses
Where NFC card stickers fit
Printed business cards
Add a tap action to existing cards without reprinting a full embedded NFC card batch.
View pathID cards and badges
Attach a sticker to link to a profile, form, asset page, attendance flow, or staff record.
View pathPackaging inserts
Turn warranty cards, product cards, and instruction inserts into one-tap support pages.
View pathMetal-backed cards
Use ferrite-backed anti-metal stickers when the card or holder has metal behind the tag.
View pathPlacement warning
Check the surface before bulk ordering
Standard NFC stickers are designed for paper, PVC, cardboard, plastic, and similar non-metal surfaces. If the card is metal, laminated over metal, held in a metal wallet, or mounted on electronics, use an anti-metal sticker and test before ordering in bulk.
Best starting chip
NTAG213 is enough for most card sticker jobs because the sticker usually opens one profile, landing page, review page, menu, form, or contact URL.
Open chip chooserRecommended stickers
Start with these NFC sticker options
LINQS NFC NXP NTAG213 Circus Clear Sticker 22mm
₹60.00 - ₹1,750.00
LINQS NFC NXP NTAG216 NMark Sticker
₹90.00 - ₹28,500.00
LINQS NFC NXP NTAG215 Plain Sticker 30 mm
₹70.00 - ₹17,500.00
LINQS NFC NXP NTAG215 Anti Metal Sticker, 25mm
₹120.00 - ₹39,500.00
LINQS Compatible NTAG215 Plain Sticker 25 mm
₹60.00 - ₹14,000.00
LINQS NFC NXP NTAG213 Micro FPC Anti Metal Sticker 10mm
₹100.00 - ₹32,500.00
Buying questions
NFC card sticker FAQs
What is an NFC card sticker?+
An NFC card sticker is a thin NFC tag that can be applied to an existing printed card, ID card, flyer, packaging insert, or other flat material to add tap-to-open functionality.
Is an NFC sticker better than an NFC card?+
Choose a sticker when you already have printed material or want a lower-cost retrofit. Choose a full PVC NFC card when you want a cleaner premium card with the chip embedded inside.
Which NFC sticker should I use for business cards?+
For most paper or PVC business cards, a thin NTAG213 sticker is enough for one profile or landing-page URL. Use NTAG215 or NTAG216 only when you need more memory.
Can I put an NFC sticker on a metal card?+
Use an anti-metal NFC sticker for metal cards, metal holders, laptops, aluminium stands, or any metal-backed surface. Standard NFC stickers can fail or read poorly on metal.
Can LINQS print or encode NFC card stickers in bulk?+
Yes. LINQS can support bulk sticker orders, custom print, pre-encoding, and GST invoices for business purchases in India.
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