DIY Tap and Go NFC Business Card that works with iPhone - NO APPS needed (2021)

Updated: video here (1/29/2022 • DIY Smart Business Car... )
In this video, I will show you how to make your own Tap and Go business card that is compatible with Apple iPhone natively. No app is required. Pretty much the same as V1CE, Popl, and Tappy Card, without the expensive price!!!
Also check out my video on NFC to create a talking lost dog tag!!!
• DIY NFC Tap and Go Vid...
And create a "SMART" water bottle with NFC
• DIY Smart Water Bottle...
Jump over the story click below
0:00 Intro / Background
3:48 making the physical card
4:54 programming your NFC with an iPhone
You can get your nfc stickers here
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or
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(If I did the above links correctly these should be working Amazon affiliate links to what was mentioned in this video)

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@tarasp959]

this is all well and good but this card does not work if NFC is turned off on your phone, from my first impression I bought such a card and started to check, ALL! My acquaintances had NFC turned off and when they turned it on, some had a phone case that also interfered with scanning the card.

[@rogerf3622]

Finally someone who actually tried to use NFC with a v-card and stated the Apple restriction upfront. Thank you so much. What a gotcha. I’ve been fighting this for some time. I wanted to put a vcard on a small NFC tag and put the tag inside the case of my iPhone so people could just tap the back and done. I guess I’ll also have to glue a QR code on the back also so when the link is down. Thanks again.

[@AssistanceSaint]

AMEN! I’ve been trying over and over and didn’t realize why I’m sending a contact but its unreadable. You sure as heck can’t Google it. Nothing comes up!

[@SwimDeeep]

You can create free QR codes. Could print one out on a business card and use link tree. Then you don’t have to buy one

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU with QR codes too ! Thanks!

[@MarleneGreen]

WOW! You’re a phenomenal teacher! Love how you explained the solutions, the problems & how the things actually work! BRAVO! 🎉

[@EliAusBerlin]

I have watched so many videos about this subject... and the inly thing I can say is that this video is by far the best!! Thank you so much for this easy, cool and cheap advice! You rock! You just got a new subscriber! Greetings from Berlin, Germany! :D

[@K-TOD]

I haven't tried setting up yet. I find I gain more if I first just watch the video the first time through. With that said, I appreciate the sincerity and direction provided. And that you made me laugh

[@hi_jaykloud]

This was great! This enhanced my game plan in a major way! On be have of all entrepreneurs ..Thanks for showing us this cheaper alternative.💰

[@ThisisCeCe1]

This is THE VIDEO I've been looking for. Thanks!!

[@blackmamba6938]

That's cool man. I had no idea it was that easy to edit those cards.

[@Dracstar]

Phenomenal pacing throughout the video. When you described the problem you encountered, it’s as if you were reading my mind! Thank you for this informative video

[@minhsao]

Glad it helped! and thanks for the encouragement and support of my video :) have a great day!!

[@Dracstar]

@@minhsao you as well!

[@monkeymethods]

SIMPLE & BRILLIANT

[@davec1332]

You cleared everything up for me and gave me a good 💡. Thank you!

[@ausjournalindia4639]

Superb demo.Appreciated

[@ibsengiovanni6656]

Simple and clear explanation with easy words. Nothing to say just wow

[@minhsao]

Thanks!!

[@Bizzy-Bumble1131]

Wow this is totally cool. Thank you for sharing!

[@dineomokgoasi3756]

Thank you so much. This is really useful

[@DarkGloComics]

Subbed. Simply because you made it simple. Just the facts and I like some of the other videos you have. I will dig into those soon.

[@johnmiller8913]

Thank you very much for this. Really helped my understanding.

[@minhsao]

Glad it helped !!! have fun!!

[@mopaper3063]

THANK YOU FOR THIS...

[@DaleSteadman]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@thirdeye5895]

Really useful video with info on how Iphone doesnt allow sharing contacts……didnt know that…..thanks 🙏

[@tito.tarantula]

Awesome hack, thanks so much for sharing.

[@michaelhooper9729]

You rock! Thank you so much.

[@RickNashDC]

I Just ordered cards & they will be here on Thursday‼😀

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Just received my nfc rounds, thanks again..did everything u said..step-by-step on my iPhone 12 mini and it worked

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

@@minhsao yes, I watched it...thanks again

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Thank u so much

[@netbusinessproposals7648]

Nice video shows methods to improve your business.

[@whitesmart-rfidnfcuhf3862]

Nice lesson

[@ncurry9432]

like your personality nice honest demo! Don't own a I phone.

[@ImmersiveDragon]

Awesome product

[@dansz95]

Damn!!! Nice sharing, thanks man!

[@deelajay]

This is brilliant

[@kittycathiphop]

well done. great video

[@jackadamsdaniels6719]

Very awesome man

[@jenny-DD]

Thanks your smart

[@ontariobeaver9376]

Thanks!

[@ali.tiktib]

thank you great video

[@margueritewhite3038]

War Eagle and cool info!

[@minhsao]

War Eagle!

[@jackkuang9752]

I really appreciate for this video, thank you so much

[@minhsao]

You are so welcome! I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU good luck!!!

[@Martin-ot7xj]

Hi there, it was a very useful and informative tutorial video. thankyou

[@OutdoorInspirations]

Great Info thx! So we can get the generic nfc now, and print logo stickers for them 🦾

[@minhsao]

Yep sure can!!

[@genesisfortune4113]

Great video. I liked the step by step instructions. You are the only one I've seen showing it like that. I was getting frustrated by iPhone couldn't read the contacts from NFC tools when it had to read a URL file. Thanks so much my friend. I gave you a like and subscribed to your channel.

[@minhsao]

Thank you for watching my video!!

[@Vcare]

It’s really nice and useful video thanks for share 👍🏻

[@albertomatallana3411]

Thank you!

[@minhsao]

You're welcome!

[@AdHD213]

hey, thanks for sharing this, just gave me a bunch of cool ideas….. ⭐️

[@minhsao]

I am glad it helped!!! Have fun and check out my other video using NFC… like a lost dog tag :)

[@DrRobertChan]

so cool!

[@minhsao]

I can make you one Doctor Chan next time I see you !!

[@rzne490]

Thank you! Pls do a video also for nfc for small restaurant owners like for their menu or contacts.

[@minhsao]

That is really easy.. it’s the same but replace the link with a link to your restaurant website’s menu… let me know and I will be happy to help

[@imBemZy]

thank you

[@phillipm6481]

Outstanding

[@aquanrobinson9136]

War Eagle!! Dopeness

[@minhsao]

WDE my friend! Thanks!

[@GenesisOrigo]

Thank You Min Hsao, this sharing is wonderful. Really appreciate it very much. (Ca Low)

[@AdamWallace]

Great video

[@johnhutton8660]

ive just managed to do it just useing the ulr from icloud and not useing dropbox .. works on android & iphone

[@MichaelKantormusic]

Good video.

[@cartiercardee6162]

Goat🔥🔥

[@minhsao]

Thanks for your support... do take a look at my follow up video .... I think it is a bit better and may work for you. Good luck... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@Gabrielgrassmayr]

Damn this man just saved me over 60$ thank you

[@minhsao]

I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU good luck!!!

[@LockeyPrice]

Great Video and great Idea. You should make a QR Code Video, and link it.

[@minhsao]

Great idea!!!

[@cuisineefficace7903]

It’s working (the lecture)only if you have the dropbox app also … so not so mutch people

[@minhsao]

Check out my other video that doesn’t require Dropbox … the original intent of this video from 2 years ago was to show that it can be done

[@oraclebjj]

You can save a step by writing the saved vcf on your iPhone file system by clicking “share to iCloud” / “view only by people with link”. Send it to yourself (ie. imessage). Open imessage. Long click/copy. You just copied the url to your vcf on internet with security enabled. Update the nfc tools url (make sure you erase/format your card first).

[@MrCristianperez5]

you had me until i saw the auburn hat. Gig 'Em! no on a serious note, thank you! You saved me some money.

[@minhsao]

Ha ha ha .. War Eagle buddy :). Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions… good luck!

[@mahonrijuarezsalcido6203]

Excelente video hermano, encontré la respuesta, y estoy haciendo la misma quest que tu para no comprar una super cara, saludos desde Monterrey Mexico!

[@minhsao]

Thank you and good luck!!!

[@krisadem]

Hey man.. thanks for this osm information.. a honest guide.. I really like your video. Can you plz tell us if we use hosting service what exactly we need to put there ? As some of us already hv a website we can get a link easily.. do we need to put tht file in the server with the link ?..thanks again for this informative video

[@lastlast2078]

I just watched an ad for one of those NFC business cards wanting $80 to do away with carrying around business cards and just carry one with an NFC chip. Stupid thing was they were sponsoring a LTT video so they're not really targeting the less tech-savvy of us that would fall for such a scam. At first I thought it was a kind of neat idea, then after watching their video on how it worked I became sceptical that it was even relevant with everyone already carrying around an NFC chip in their phone, why would they need to carry a second. After a quick search I came across your video and learn it can be done for nearly nothing.

[@rlee99p]

It was very helpful but could've been shorter. Thanks!

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the feed back... I will try to make my future videos more concise ... thanks for watching :)

[@kenlee514]

Cool idea, I rather just have it done for me for $14.50, I also get a keychain + smart button to put on my cell phone for that price.

[@melissastreed-harkins2535]

Where?

[@chrisleit6815]

Great video! Bad thing is that this only works if Safari is the standard browser. If you change it to Chrome you have to download the vcf file :-(

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the info! I did not know that!!! thanks!!!

[@davidvoyager618]

I have a question, how to make the link to the vcf file works also in android? I tried in android, but it becomes downloading file, but won't open the file automatically.

[@amilajay2816]

Good demonstration. Can we setup the same with I phone 7 ? I am trying but shoes "NFC not supported" error when I going to write. thanks in advance.

[@r.ryansadeghian8060]

War Eagle!

[@minhsao]

War Eagle!

[@ITSALLFORKIDS1]

Hi Great video. Do you mind telling me what you use to share your phone screen on the screen as per your video.

[@minhsao]

Yes I can, i simply use the build in record feature on iPhone.... good luck!

[@XxSN1PM0DZxX]

Hi there! Firstly, AMAZING video! Secondly, I would love to ask you how am I able to use something different than Dropbox in order to store my contact card, I’m thinking some website. How am I able to store the customer’s contact information in a website and letting THEM edit their profiles. Thank you, and once again great video!

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here that addresses your questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU please check it out!! Good luck!!

[@171Reco]

Hi! I was amazed how easy is to create a cool "traditional" gadget with a business card. I was wondering if is possible to have 2 nfc stickers one for android and one for iphone so you are covered on both OS?

[@minhsao]

You don’t need two one should work for both. It is the phone side that determines if it is going to automatically read it or not. Good luck!!

[@carlos.tmansilla]

Hi Chen, very helpful but once you tap I dont see the option to actually save it to your contacts. Thank you

[@minhsao]

There should be a box with an up arrow on the upper right corner.. touch that and you should be able to save! Good luck!

[@chantestephens]

Just wanted to say War Eagle!

[@minhsao]

War Eagle!!!!

[@nssdesigns]

LIKED and SUBSCRIBED off to purchase some NFC cards and stickers 😃

[@minhsao]

Awesome thank you and have fun!!!

[@alveygardens]

The reason I have been looking at tsp cards and QR code cards is to collect contacts. Trying to figure out to do with with a tap card.

[@minhsao]

Hi I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU It may help... Good luck!!

[@CrystalCarpenter-wh6bm]

I’m just wondering how my iPhone contact turn in to electronic business cards???

[@francoismg98]

Hey, I really liked your video, just had a quick question. Once you follow the pop up to the Dropbox location of the file/contact, is it directly saved to your phones contacts?

[@minhsao]

Thanks for the encouragement on the video.. as for your question… you can save it to your phone by clicking on the box with an up arrow … good luck and thanks again!!!

[@alexnicolinirealtor9463]

👍👍👍👍

[@Merrybandoruffians]

I have a conference coming up and was looking at a way to update my business cards. But as soon as I saw these “forever business cards” being advertised I immediately ran to KZbin to figure out how to program them myself, haha

[@minhsao]

Thanks for your he comment… but do check out my updated video which maybe helpful as well.. good luck kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@Merrybandoruffians]

@@minhsao will check it out. thank you!

[@onelastpiano]

War damn!

[@frankpotoczak8811]

Love the video , but even with the dropbox link there is no way to actually directly save the contact to your iphone contacts. Please correct me if i'm wrong..

[@minhsao]

I've actually made a follow up video addressing exactly your question. Take a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU

[@faithwindsheimer3038]

I have two nfc cards wallet, one on each side so they’re separate. One for my contact info and one for my social media. Whenever I scan one side, both scan the same thing. Am I able to place an rfid in between the two cards to prevent that from happening?

[@timothyteoh5338]

thanks for sharing. just curious... I noticed a lot of videos out there that needs to be online in order to be able to share a nfc business card.. is there one that can be done offline?

[@minhsao]

No, not automatically with an iPhone… iPhone will only trigger with urls

[@JJWeinbergPerspective]

I can't get an iPhone to pick up the URL. My Android reads it no problem. Gfs iPhone. Next to newest gen... no dice

[@fitnessinyourmouth5363]

Very helpful. I'm wondering. Since you ahve it linked to your dropbox. You can change that contact info at any time, correct? Or would you need to create a new file and make sure it's saved as the same exact name so the link is the same?

[@minhsao]

Yes.. you can change the contact info at anytime. I used dropbox in this video simply because not everyone has access to a webserver or a webhost. but yes, you can change the contact info and make it the same name as before and all your contacts will be updated.

[@user-sr4me9zs6m]

will it work without the NFC sticker?

[@gulfmen86]

it worked! But the only issue is that if someone doesnt have dropbox... it wont work. They have to download the app

[@minhsao]

Yeah... you can give this one a shot... but I don't know about putting your information on a random site. :) vcard.link/card

[@gulfmen86]

@@minhsao Thank you! I appreciate it

[@qiaoyibo9489]

War eagle!!!

[@minhsao]

War Eagle!!!

[@idsproject5288]

Would this work with any other cloud storage services such as Google Drive/ iCloud? thanks in advance!

[@minhsao]

It should as long as it provide a public link… also check out my updated video for more details

[@iron_bro]

This video is awesome!!! I was almost about to buy a V1CE card until I thought..."hmmmm I wonder if I can just make my own?" quick question...I have a 3D printer and was wondering if I printed a small cover for an NFC sticker and attached it to the back of my phone would that work just the same??

[@minhsao]

Yep it will work check out my other NFC sticker videos and you willl see what I mean:) good luck!

[@minhsao]

check it out ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWQhJRnfNCqqM0 and again good luck and have fun!!!

[@jns2001]

Min, are there any changes on iOS 15.1 that allow you to read an NFC card as it should? Moreover, when you did the trick with Dropbox is it possible to save the vcf file in your contacts?

[@minhsao]

I also made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU it may help!!... good luck

[@honestview]

04:07 what Kind of NFC tags? There is a very large variety of NFC Tags!

[@minhsao]

great question... in the video description, I have links to what is used... it's basically a NTAG215 amzn.to/3CKsEwc

[@honestview]

@@minhsao Thanks! I presume the last number after 21 (3,4,5,6) has to do with the size of the chip, right?

[@minhsao]

@@honestview it's the model number ... but yes it is relative to the size. you can also use the NTAG213 but I just had NTAG215 in hand because of making amiibo ... good luck

[@user-nr7fj2kn5n]

But its necessary to provide an internet connection for the one who will scan it

[@minhsao]

yes... but do check out my other videos which provided methods without internet connections. Good luck

[@visualcomsaus]

Hi Guy, This was great! Can you show me...how to put .vcf on my web host? thanks

[@minhsao]

it should be pretty easy... just put the .vcf file in a public access location and you should be good. it is a bit more tricky if you are using wordpress and if you want to do it directly from wordpress.

[@sfnyc]

Well... wouldn't the QR Code also need connectivity, or will it be "self-contained providing all the data properly formatted and ready to be entered in a CRM/Google Contacts/Phone contacts?

[@minhsao]

QR code can be self contained

[@danial.haiqal000]

My nfc tag cant even be scan by the nfc tools app, what should i do?

[@minhsao]

Did you get NTAG215?

[@chevy4x466]

In reference to min saying u have to have network connection, wouldn’t your new acquaintance have a connected network through their iPhone?

[@minhsao]

No… the scanning iPhone needs connection… the url is not linked to the iPhone of the new acquaintance… but to the URL of the contact which is hosted on the internet somewhere… good luck

[@emmanueltimothy]

Thanks for the video, one question, can we make this information automatically be saved on to the contact list?

[@minhsao]

you can't do it automatically, but you will need to click on the box with an up arrow (share icon) to save it to your contacts. Good luck... should be having an updated video about Digital Business Card coming out soon... thanks for watching my video and good luck!

[@ravonvillanueva730]

Would they need to have Dropbox to open the file

[@minhsao]

I made an updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZO9dYd9ptSJodU it should help Good luck!!

[@mateuniverse]

Did you look into encoding the vcf in the url?

[@minhsao]

What what?!?!? Really you can do that?? … I will look into it and let you know