NFC Storage Capabilities: What You Can Do

Our NFC cards and tags are more than simple tap-to-open tools. They’re fully programmable and can store a wide range of data types. From links and locations to contacts and Wi-Fi credentials — here’s how each storage capability works and what you can use it for.

Text & Contact Info

Simple text records are great for displaying messages, instructions, or disclaimers. Meanwhile, contact storage allows instant saving of phone numbers, names, and emails to the user’s device address book with just one tap.

Links, URLs, and Custom URIs

Redirect users to your website, a YouTube video, a Google Drive file, or a hosted document. Custom URLs are ideal when embedding parameters or shortened links that track campaigns.

Phone Numbers & SMS

Set your NFC item to trigger a call or pre-written SMS — ideal for help desks, appointment hotlines, or on-call services like taxis or security.

Location Sharing

You can store a general location or define a custom spot using coordinates. Use this for retail shops, exhibitions, Airbnb check-in points, or private offices. Guests can tap and get instant directions.

Unit.Link & Search

Use aggregators like Unit.Link to share multiple links in one profile — perfect for creators or business portfolios. The Search feature can open pre-set queries like your brand name or product on Google or Amazon.

Social Media & Address

Store links to your Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn. Boost engagement by linking to your social profiles directly. For physical businesses, storing your address allows instant navigation or autofill in forms.

Video & Destination Address

Add a YouTube or Vimeo video — great for tutorials, intros, and product walkthroughs. Combine this with a destination address to guide users to a gallery, event, or service location.

File Sharing & Crypto

Store a link to any downloadable file — invoices, menus, forms, brochures. For crypto-savvy users, storing a Bitcoin wallet address allows tap-to-pay donations or payments in BTC.

App Launches & Bluetooth

You can use NFC to prompt users to install or open a specific mobile app — useful for loyalty apps, POS apps, or brand platforms. You can also pair with Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or POS systems.

Mail & Wi-Fi

Let users open their mail client to send you an email instantly. Even better — allow them to tap and auto-connect to a Wi-Fi network. Perfect for cafés, hotels, waiting rooms, or offices.

Proximity & Data Records

Proximity search pulls up POIs around your location. If you’re a travel guide, museum, or tourism provider, this becomes powerful. Meanwhile, “data” records let advanced users save encoded strings like IDs or system data.

Street View & Emergency Info

Want your customers to see your storefront in Street View before they visit? You can store exact coordinates. You can also use NFC to store ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts or allergy warnings — ideal for healthcare and wellness tags.

Why It Matters

All these functions help turn a small card or tag into a digital assistant. Your NFC item becomes more than a business card — it becomes a menu, a scheduler, a payment portal, a brochure, or even a digital safety tag. From market vendors and salons to museums and exhibitions, there’s something for everyone.

How It Works

Each NFC product stores a pre-set URL or data string. When a phone taps the chip, the linked action is triggered — whether it’s opening a review page, loading a video, or connecting to Wi-Fi. We encode the URL you give us so that your item is ready to use once you receive it.

What Can You Use?

Our NFC products are fully customisable and compatible with all the storage types above. Whether you’re embedding data in a business card, a sticker, or a tabletop display, your options are endless.

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