NFC tag is a subset of another technology called RFID Tag. NFC tags communicate using the ISO 14443 type A and B wireless standards, which is the international standard for contact-less smartcards, used on many public transportation systems. This is why NFC devices can be used with existing contactless technologies, such as card payment, access control, logistics tracking, and product monitoring.
While this technology is no longer new, a lot of businesses have not realized its potential. NFC tags come in various shapes, styles, sizes, and designs. Businesses struggling with operational costs and processes may need to look into this technology and harness its power.
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NFC tags cannot be used alone, so you need to make sure you have your own existing system or that you are a system integrator so that you can purchase your own NFC tags.
Chip is the core of NFC can store and exchange data, for the beginning of the system design will choose a good chip model, different chip features and prices are different, so you need to determine your own system to use the chip model.
If you do not know your own chip model, you can send us a sample of your hand to help you test the chip model.
The price is different for different materials and sizes, so choose the right material and size for you based on cost control.
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An NFC (Near Field Communication) tag is a small, passive wireless device used to store and exchange data with nearby NFC-enabled devices like smartphones. It’s a specific subset of RFID technology operating at 13.56 MHz (High Frequency) and is designed for short-range (typically 1–4 cm), secure communication.
NFC tags hold small bits of information, typically in the form of NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format). Examples include:
URLs (web addresses)
Contact information (vCards)
Text notes or messages
Wi-Fi credentials
App deep links
Payment credentials (for closed-loop systems)
When read by an NFC-enabled device, a tag can trigger predefined actions, such as:
Opening a website
Launching an app
Sending a text or email
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Setting your phone to silent mode
Starting navigation to a location
In smart homes, offices, or retail environments, NFC tags are used to automate tasks or enhance user interaction. For example:
Tap to check into a meeting room
Tap to log work hours
Tap to control smart devices like lights or locks
NFC is the backbone of contactless payment systems like Apple Pay or Google Pay. Though payment systems use secure elements and tokenization, the underlying tap-to-pay mechanism works similarly to reading an NFC tag.
Yes, it is possible if it is not encrypted and locked. For example, the Amiibo NFC tag is encrypted after being written once, and cannot be written again
Yes, iPhones have built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities—starting with limited use in earlier models and expanding significantly in newer ones.
| iPhone Model | NFC Hardware | Background Tag Reading | Write/Program NFC Tags | Apple Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6 / 6 Plus | ✅ (Read-only, Apple Pay only) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| iPhone 7 / 7 Plus | ✅ (Read-only, Apple Pay only) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| iPhone 8 / 8 Plus / X | ✅ (NFC chip with Core NFC API) | ❌ | ✅ (via app) | ✅ |
| iPhone XS / XR / 11 series | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15,16… | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Whether the NFC tag is waterproof is related to the packaging form of the finished product. NFC tags can be packaged into stickers, cards, wristbands, etc., cards and wristbands are waterproof, but the stickers are not waterproof.
Yes, NFC tags are generally safe to use—both in terms of personal data security and physical health. However, like any technology, the level of safety depends on how they’re implemented and used.
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