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Customize your Google review NFC cards →
Your business logo on a card. Tap it, it opens your link. For a restaurant table, the link is a page you control: today it sends guests to your Google review form, and later it can show your menu, while the link on the card stays exactly the same. Pocket Factory makes it as one card with your logo, pre-programmed with your link, $19 for one, no subscription: an NTAG215 NFC card with an optional QR backup, no app for anyone to download, and free U.S. shipping.
An NFC table card for restaurants can collect Google reviews now and open your menu later, as long as the card points at a link you control (a page or redirect on your own website, or a link-in-bio page like Linktree) instead of straight at Google. Today that link sends guests to your Google review form; when your menu is ready, you point that page at your menu instead, and every card on every table follows while the link on the card stays exactly the same.
That works with any NFC card, including ours, because the card's own link never has to change.
Can you change the link on a Pocket Factory card?
No. Pocket Factory cards arrive programmed, tap-tested and locked, so the link can't be erased or overwritten and the card keeps working for years. If your link changes later, order new cards. That's why we recommend putting a link you control on the card: the link on the card stays the same for good, and you update your own website or link page instead.
Reviews now, menu later: your options compared
| Option | Price (checked October 17, 2026) | Change the link later? | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Factory card pointed straight at your Google review link | $19 for 1, $59 for 5, $109 for 10 (matte) | No: cards ship locked, so the link can't be erased or overwritten. A new link means new cards | Reviews, for good | Switching to a menu later means new cards |
| Pocket Factory card pointed at a link you control | Same, plus your own website (or a free link page) | The card's link stays the same; you update the redirect on your own site | Reviews now, menu later, with your logo on the card | You manage one redirect or link page |
| Tap Tag Standup Counter Sign | $44.95 small (4 × 2.75 in), $69.95 large (5.7 × 4.3 in) | Yes, in Tap Tag's backend | A sign that stands on the table by itself, with your design and an optional QR | More per table, and the link runs through Tap Tag's backend |
| Printed QR table tent | Printing cost | Only if the QR points at a link you control | Menus every guest can scan at once | Needs light and the camera; no tap |
Tap Tag details from Tap Tag Standup Counter Sign: "You can change and redirect the sign at any time from the backend", L-shaped table topper, no subscription. Pocket Factory prices from the live pricing page. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
How to set up a "reviews now, menu later" table card
Step 1: Make a link you control
Create a short page or redirect on your own website, like yourrestaurant.com/table. Most website builders have a URL redirect setting. No website? A link-in-bio page works too; Linktree has a free plan (Linktree pricing).
Step 2: Point it at your Google review link for now
Get your review link from your Google Business Profile (Google Business Profile Help: Create a Google link or QR code to request reviews) and set yourrestaurant.com/table to redirect there, or put it as the first button on your link page.
Step 3: Put your own link on the card, not Google's
Order the card with yourrestaurant.com/table as its link. The card then never needs to change, because the link it opens is yours.
Step 4: Test on iPhone and Android
Tap the card on an iPhone XS or newer and an Android phone with NFC on. It should land on Google's review form for the right location, not your homepage.
Step 5: Switch to the menu when it's ready
When your menu page is live, change the redirect (or the top button) to the menu. Every card on every table now opens the menu, and nobody reprograms anything.
The honest trade-offs
- A redirect adds no extra tap. If yourrestaurant.com/table simply redirects, guests land on Google's own review form just as if the card linked there directly. A link-in-bio page adds one tap (they choose "Leave a review"), which is a small cost for the flexibility.
- A card is not a stand. Pocket Factory cards are wallet-size PVC cards. On a table they work best tucked in the check presenter, at the host stand or at the pickup counter, or in a holder you already have. If you want a sign that stands up on every table by itself, Tap Tag's counter sign is built for that.
- For menus, QR often wins. A printed QR on the table lets every guest open the menu at once with no staff involved. A tap card shines at the hand-off, like when the server brings the check. Many restaurants use both, pointed at the same link (see NFC vs QR code for in-person marketing).
- Keep the review ask honest. Don't offer discounts or freebies for reviews; Google doesn't allow incentivized reviews (Google's policy on incentivized reviews).
When Tap Tag's sign is the better buy
If you want each table to have its own stand-up sign, edited from a dashboard, with no website or link page to manage, Tap Tag's Standup Counter Sign ($44.95 small, $69.95 large, checked October 17, 2026) does that out of the box. If you want your logo on a card that staff hand over at the check or the host stand, from $19 for one, and you're fine owning the link, Pocket Factory costs less.
Only need the menu? If the table card just opens your online menu from day one, see tap cards for restaurant tables that open your online menu, with where to buy them and current prices.
Where Pocket Factory fits
Pocket Factory in one paragraph: Your business logo on a card. Tap it, it opens your link. The card opens one link you choose: your website, Instagram, Google reviews, booking page, menu or pay link. It's a PVC NFC card with an NTAG215 chip, pre-programmed with your URL and tested before it ships, from $19 for one matte card ($21 glossy) down to $7.98 per card in a 50-pack ($399 matte). You can order just one. There's no app, account, subscription or tap analytics. It can carry a QR code backup, works by tapping an NFC-enabled iPhone (XS or newer) or Android phone, U.S. shipping is free, and most standard orders are expected to be produced and shipped within approximately 3–5 business days; delays are possible.
| Pack | Matte | Glossy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 card | $19 | $21 |
| 2 cards | $29 | $33 |
| 3 cards | $39 | $45 |
| 5 cards | $59 | $69 |
| 10 cards | $109 | $129 |
| 25 cards | $229 | $279 |
| 50 cards | $399 | $499 |
One-time prices from the live Pocket Factory pricing page, checked October 17, 2026. Free U.S. shipping; most standard orders are expected to be produced and shipped within approximately 3–5 business days; delays are possible.
Good to know before you order: cards ship locked (read-only), so the link can't be erased or overwritten and the card keeps working for years. If your link changes later, order new cards. Details: Can I change the link on my card?.
Setting up the review side first? Read Google review NFC cards for restaurants for scripts and the best moments to ask, and use our free Google review link generator to get your exact review link.
FAQ
Can an NFC table card go to Google reviews now and my menu later?
Yes, if the card opens a link you control, like a redirect on your website or a link-in-bio page. Point that page at your Google review form today and at your menu later. The link on the card stays the same.
Can I change the link on a Pocket Factory card myself?
No. Pocket Factory cards ship locked (read-only), so the link can't be erased or overwritten, and the card keeps working for years. If your link changes later, order new cards.
Does a redirect hurt my Google reviews?
No. A redirect only changes the path. Guests still end up on Google's own review form for your listing, and Google still handles the review.
Do I need a subscription to switch my table card from reviews to the menu?
No. A redirect on your own website or a free link-in-bio page costs nothing extra, and Tap Tag's counter sign lists no subscription. Pocket Factory cards are a one-time purchase from $19.
Should a restaurant use NFC or QR for its menu?
For a menu every guest opens at the table, QR usually wins because everyone can scan at once. NFC is better for the hand-off, like a card in the check presenter that opens your review page or your link.
What is Pocket Factory?
Your business logo on a card. Tap it, it opens your link. The card opens one link: your website, Instagram, Google reviews, booking page, menu or pay link. It's an NFC card with an NTAG215 chip, pre-programmed with your URL, from $19, and you can order just one, with no app or subscription. An optional QR backup can go on the card.
Related guides
- Tap cards for restaurant tables that open your online menu
- Google review NFC cards for restaurants
- Can I change the link on my card?
- NFC vs QR code for in-person marketing
- NFC review card vs QR review stand
- Where to place Google review NFC cards
- Pre-programmed NFC card with your URL
- Free Google review link generator
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