NFC business cards - Wave Connect

Wave Connect NFC business cards let you share your digital profile by simply tapping your card against someone’s smartphone. The recipient’s phone opens your Wave Connect profile instantly in their browser. No app required.

How NFC cards work

Tap the card

Hold your Wave Connect NFC card near the back of a smartphone (near the NFC reader).

Profile opens automatically

The recipient’s phone opens your Wave Connect profile in their default browser.

Recipient saves your contact

They can save your contact information, view your links, and connect with you instantly.

Linking your NFC card

After receiving your NFC card, you need to link it to your Wave Connect profile:

Tap the card on your phone

Tap your new NFC card on your own smartphone, or scan the QR code printed on it.

If you are not logged in, a New Product Detected banner appears on the login page. Log in to continue.

Connect it

Wave Connect asks Do you want to connect this product to your profile? Tap Connect.

Organization admins see one more choice, The product will be linked to: pick My account or Someone else in my organization, then select the member under Connected To. If the card is already linked to another account, Wave Connect tells you which profile it belongs to.

Managing your products

Every card and accessory connected to your account is listed under Settings > Products (on mobile, Products in the menu). Each product shows its name and Date Activated. To unlink a product, click the X on its card and confirm Disconnect Product. The card keeps working as soon as it is connected to a profile again, which makes it easy to pass a card on to a colleague. If nothing is connected yet, the page reads No Product Connected and offers Shop Now.

Team and organization products

Managers manage every member’s products from one place: Settings > Products in the organization dashboard, or Products in a team’s sidebar. The table lists each Product, who it is Connected To, and its Date Activated.

Click Scan product to link a card with your camera. Allow camera access (Request camera access), then hold the card’s QR code in the frame.
Right-click a product, or open its menu, for Edit Product and Disconnect Product. Edit Product lets you rename it under Name and change who it is Connected To. The Product Number cannot be changed.
Cards bought for the organization but not yet assigned show Ready to be connected.

Onboarding a batch of new hires? Scan the first card, assign it, and tick Connect more before you Save. The scanner reopens right away for the next card, so you can pre-link a whole box of cards before handing them out.

Compatibility

NFC works with most modern smartphones:

iPhone: iPhone 7 and later (iOS 14+)
Android: Most Android phones with NFC enabled

If NFC isn’t working on Android, make sure NFC is enabled in the recipient’s phone settings. On iPhone, NFC reading is always on.

Custom branded cards

Wave Connect custom NFC cards let you create business cards that match your brand identity. Upload your own design and Wave Connect prints it on a high-quality NFC-enabled card.

Design requirements

When submitting your custom card design, follow these specifications:

Specification	Requirement
File Format	PNG, PDF, or AI
Resolution	1400 DPI recommended
Dimensions	3.375” x 2.125” (standard business card)
Bleed Area	0.125” on all sides
Color Mode	CMYK

Ordering custom cards

Choose your card type

Select from PVC or metal card options in the Wave Connect store, or in the in-app Shop.

Upload your design

Upload your front artwork following the design requirements. In the in-app Shop, use Customize Your Card to place your logo and text on a live preview.

Place your order

Confirm the order and quantity. Cards typically ship within 5-7 business days.

Bulk orders

For teams ordering 50+ cards, contact support@wavecnct.com for volume pricing and dedicated design support. Volume discounts also apply automatically in the in-app Shop; see Bulk team discounts.