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Design your NFC cards with Pocket Factory →
Plastic business cards are wallet-size cards printed on plastic, usually PVC, instead of paper. Pocket Factory makes PVC plastic business cards with your logo and a built-in NFC chip from $19, one-time, so one tap opens your website, contact details, booking page, social profile or reviews. If you only want the look and feel of plastic without the tap, a print shop's plain plastic cards are usually cheaper per card, and paper is cheaper still.
Price: $19 for 1 card (matte; $21 glossy). Matte packs: 2 cards $29, 3 cards $39, 5 cards $59, 10 cards $109, 25 cards $229, 50 cards $399. Glossy packs: $33 to $499. One-time, no subscription; a printed QR backup is included by default. See all prices
Pocket Factory: Your business logo on a card. Tap it, it opens your link. The link can be 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.
Types of plastic business cards
- Printed plastic (PVC) cards: a regular business card design printed on plastic. Print shops offer white, frosted and clear versions. They feel sturdier than paper and can carry printed contact details, a short URL or a QR code. A printed QR can open your page without an NFC chip.
- PVC NFC business cards: plastic cards with an NFC chip inside. Tapping an NFC phone to the card opens a link. This is what Pocket Factory sells.
- Metal and wood NFC cards: other materials with a chip. Pocket Factory doesn't sell these; if you want metal, look at specialist sellers.
Plastic vs paper vs PVC NFC: honest comparison
| Paper card | Printed plastic card | PVC NFC card (Pocket Factory) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per card | Lowest | Low to moderate in bulk | $19 for one, $10.90 each in a 10-pack, $7.98 each in a 50-pack |
| Feel and durability | Bends, creases, smudges | Rigid, stands up to wallets and water better than paper | Same PVC feel, plus an embedded chip |
| How people reach you | Read printed details, type the URL or scan a printed QR code | Read printed details, type the URL or scan a printed QR code | Tap (NFC phones) or scan the QR backup on the back |
| Design options | Endless | Many, including clear and frosted at some printers | White or black base, your logo and color, matte or glossy (+$2 per card), horizontal or vertical |
| Best for | Handing to everyone at a big event | Standing out without technology | One-on-one hand-offs where you want an instant action |
When paper or printed plastic is better: if you're handing out hundreds of cards at a trade show, paper costs far less per card. If you want a clear or frosted look, or full-bleed artwork on both sides, a print shop's plastic cards give you more design freedom than we do. If you want a card that does something when it's handed over, that's where a PVC NFC card earns its price.
What Pocket Factory's PVC cards include
- Design from your logo, colors and business info, with a preview before checkout.
- An NFC chip programmed to one link of your choice: Google reviews, website, booking page, social profile, contact details or another URL.
- A QR backup on the back by default (Tap + QR) for phones that can't tap.
- Works with iPhone XS and newer and NFC-enabled Android phones (Apple's Core NFC documentation, Android's NFC documentation).
- No app, account or subscription for a card set to a direct link. No tap analytics.
- Free U.S. shipping; most standard orders are expected to be produced and shipped within approximately 3–5 business days; delays are possible. Details: Shipping and turnaround.
We describe the material as PVC and nothing more: we don't make recycled or eco-material claims about these cards.
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?.
PVC NFC business card prices
| 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.
FAQ
What are plastic business cards made of?
Most are PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Pocket Factory's NFC business cards are PVC with an NFC chip inside.
Are plastic business cards worth it?
They're sturdier and more memorable than paper but cost more per card. They make the most sense for people you meet one-on-one, especially if the card also opens a link with a tap.
Are Pocket Factory's plastic cards recycled or eco-friendly?
We don't make recycled or eco-material claims. The cards are PVC.
Can I get a clear or metal NFC card from Pocket Factory?
No. Pocket Factory cards come in white or black PVC with a matte or glossy finish.
How much do PVC NFC business cards cost?
$19 for one matte card, $109 for ten and $399 for fifty (glossy $21, $129 and $499), one-time.
