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Chip type, tap range and phone cases

Our cards use standard NFC chips, NTAG213 on stickers and PVC cards. They read at touch distance. Thin cases are fine, thick or metal cases block NFC.

  • Chip: stickers and PVC cards use NTAG213, a standard NFC chip. Other products use standard NFC chips that any NFC phone can read.
  • Range: touch distance, a few centimetres. Hold the card flat against the back of the phone.
  • Cases: thin plastic or silicone cases are fine. Thick, metal or magnetic cases, metal plates and ring holders block the tap. Remove them.
  • Internet: the tap itself needs no internet, but the phone needs data or Wi-Fi to open the page.

Need a special chip such as NTAG216 or NTAG424 for a project? Raise an enquiry below with the quantity. We do not stock them as standard.

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