How much does an NFC business card cost in India?
Market ranges, the one-time vs subscription question, three-year total cost math, and the charges sellers forget to mention.
NFC business cards in India cost ₹500-₹1,200 for a printed PVC chip-only card, ₹1,900-₹3,300 for metal, and around ₹1,699 one-time plus ₹199-299/year for a premium card with a full digital profile (Beeps). Compare cards on 3-year total cost, not sticker price - that is where cheap cards stop being cheap.
What you pay, tier by tier
Typical market ranges across Indian sellers in 2026 - not exact quotes.
| Tier | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Printed PVC card, chip only | ₹500 - ₹1,200 one-time | The chip shares a link; the page behind it (if any) is a basic contact card. Fine if all you share is a name and number. |
| Premium PVC card + profile subscription | ₹1,699 one-time + ₹199-299/yr | The Beeps model: the card plus a hosted, editable business profile - catalog, UPI, booking, analytics. |
| Metal card | ₹1,900 - ₹3,300 one-time | Premium materials. Inspect what loads after the tap - metal alone does not make a card smart. |
| Digital-only (no card) | ₹0 - ₹199/yr | Free QR/vCard tools exist; paid profiles start around ₹${pricing.basic.price}/yr and work without any physical card. |
New to the topic overall? Start with the complete NFC business card guide.
One-time price vs yearly subscription
- You pay once and are done - genuinely simpler.
- Either several years of hosting are bundled into the sticker price...
- ...or the page behind the tap is much simpler than a full business profile.
- The yearly fee keeps a real profile alive: hosting, catalog, UPI, analytics, new features.
- The link on the chip must keep resolving for years - the subscription funds exactly that.
- If you only need name-and-number sharing, a cheaper one-time card may genuinely suit you better.
The longer version of this argument lives on the pricing page.
Three-year cost: paper vs a Beeps Card
Three worked profiles - paper cost = cards shared x cost per card + a ₹500 batch fee per reprint cycle.
| Profile | Cards / month | Paper, 3 years | Beeps, 3 years | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant | 25 | ₹4,200 | ₹2,596 | ₹1,604 (38%) |
| Shop owner | 60 | ₹11,640 | ₹2,596 | ₹9,044 (78%) |
| Field sales agent | 200 | ₹40,500 | ₹2,596 | ₹37,904 (94%) |
Beeps cost = ₹1,699 one-time card + 3 x ₹299/year Pro plan. Run your own numbers in the ROI calculator.
Pricing questions
Why do NFC card prices in India vary from ₹499 to ₹3,300?
Three things drive the spread: the card material (PVC vs metal), what loads after the tap (a bare link vs a hosted profile with catalog, payments and analytics), and how the vendor bundles hosting - upfront, yearly, or not at all. Two cards at opposite ends of the range can carry the same chip.
Is the Beeps subscription mandatory with the ₹1,699 card?
The card needs an active profile subscription to keep its link resolving - Basic at ₹199/year keeps it live; Pro at ₹299/year adds UPI, custom links and detailed analytics. The digital profile can also be used on its own, with no card at all.
Is delivery included in the price?
Within India, yes - Beeps Cards ship free and typically arrive within 7 days. International delivery is quoted separately because the shipping cost depends on the destination.
Are metal NFC cards worth the extra money?
Metal buys feel and durability, not function - the chip inside is the same class of hardware. Choose metal if the card doubles as a premium brand statement; choose PVC if you care more about what opens after the tap.
Do cheap NFC cards have hidden problems?
Sometimes: a page that stops being hosted, the vendor’s branding permanently on your profile, no way to update details yourself, or no support when something breaks. The five hidden costs listed above are the checklist to run before paying.