Plain-English guides to how NFC meishi business cards work, which phones read them, how the materials compare and what the chip stores.
A plain-English guide to NFC meishi business cards: what the chip does, how tap-to-share works, which phones read them, how PVC, metal and wood compare, and what to check before you buy.
| GuidesMost modern iPhones and Android phones can read an NFC meishi business card. This guide covers where to tap, why a tap sometimes fails and how the printed QR code covers every other phone.
| GuidesPVC, metal and wood NFC meishi business cards all use the same chip and QR code. What changes is the weight, feel, durability, price and how the card handles the NFC signal.
| GuidesAn NFC meishi business card stores a web link, not your personal data. This guide explains what the chip holds, who can read it, how write-locking works and how to control what your profile shows.
| GuidesMeishi exchange is a core ritual in Japanese business — a modern NFC meishi keeps the etiquette while making your profile instantly shareable. Tracked delivery from the UK to Japan; delivery costs are available on request. No app required, works on every modern iPhone and Android.
Popular with professionals in Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama, our meishi meishi business cards share a full profile in a single tap. Every card carries an NFC chip and a printed QR code so it works with any smartphone in the room.