Order custom NFC-enabled trading cards
tagwrld is a wholesale NFC trading cards supplier for brands, creators, and licensors who want authenticated collectibles, first-party customer data, and tap-to-unlock experiences — manufactured, encoded, tested, and shipped under one roof. Live in three weeks. No app required.
From Production Spec to Your Doorstep in Three Steps.
One contract, one timeline, one point of contact — we handle manufacturing, encoding and shipping, so you don't have to.
Choose materials, finishes, shapes and quantities. We manage the full manufacturing run from spec to finished product in our vetted partner network.
Every NFC chip is encoded and tested under tagwrld QA before it ships. Re-encodable if your campaigns change.
Any modern phone — iOS or Android. No download, no friction.
Trading cards are our focus.
tagwrld produces NFC-enabled trading cards end-to-end — every card manufactured, encoded and tested to collector-grade standard. Other formats remain available for existing programs.
Premium collector-grade cards with cryptographic authentication for collectibles and rewards.
Cryptographic authentication
Apparel, footwear and merchandise hangtags engineered for retail.
Includes encoding + testing
Slim, branded inserts for product boxes and limited drops.
Re-encodable for new campaigns
Conference and festival badges with built-in interactivity.
Ships in 21 days
Every product becomes a marketing channel.
These are the outcomes NFC unlocks. With tagwrld, you get them all — designed, produced, encoded and shipped by one team. No one else offers the full stack.
Connect customers directly to content the moment they unbox or wear your product.
Measure interactions after purchase — for the first time.
Turn every product into a sustained marketing touchpoint.
Power loyalty programs, drops and exclusive content access.
Cryptographically verify legitimate products and limit counterfeits.
Works on every modern iPhone and Android. No app, no setup.
YOUR TRUSTED PRODUCTION PARTNER
Most NFC suppliers sell chips. Manufacturers build but don't encode. tagwrld handles production, chip encoding, QA testing and delivery — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Design, production, encoding and logistics coordinated by a single team. You get one point of contact instead of five vendors.
Production and encoding handled by partners we've audited, tested and managed for years — never a random factory off a marketplace.
From 7 business days for 500-card runs, up to 35 days for 10,000. Most suppliers need 8–12 weeks regardless of quantity.
Door-to-door freight including customs clearance. We coordinate the paperwork so you don't have to.
Compare NFC to QR Codes
One tap vs. multiple steps to scan
Hidden inside packaging vs. visible on surface
Works in dark stockrooms, dim venues, night events
NFC explained. No jargon.
Guides, comparisons and strategy written for brand teams — not engineers.
Trusted by brands producing NFC packaging at scale.
Real launches, real numbers — see how K-Swiss, Jarritos and FearZU put NFC packaging to work.
Brands that ship with tagwrld.
"This is an incredible way to add more value for your customers."
"This is the missing piece — from product to what goes beyond it. That digital layer to stay further connected with customers."
"It's emerging tech and an emerging vibe that I think is definitely going to continue to grow."
NFC trading card questions, answered.
Everything brands, creators and collectible producers ask before ordering — card specs, pricing, turnaround, URL encoding, authentication and how tagwrld handles production end-to-end.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom NFC trading cards?
Trading card runs start at 500 cards. We built our pricing tiers around 500 / 1,000 / 2,500 / 5,000 / 10,000 cards so you can test a drop or run a pilot without committing to a massive order upfront.
How much do NFC trading cards cost per unit?
Per-card pricing starts at $2.45 for 500 cards and scales down to $1.75 for 10,000 cards. That estimate covers card manufacturing, NFC tag integration, per-card URL encoding, production coordination and QA, receiving and up to 30 days of storage. Fulfillment — bulk B2B pick/pack and shipment coordination — is $0.35 per card with a $150 minimum. Carrier postage and freight are billed separately. See the pricing page for the full tier breakdown.
How long does production and shipping take?
Lead times depend on run size: 7–10 business days for 500–1,000 cards, 10–15 days for 2,500 cards, 15–20 days for 5,000 cards, and 25–35 days for 10,000 cards — timed from approved artwork, validated URLs and payment. We return quote responses within one business day.
Can I use my own card designs and artwork?
Yes. You supply print-ready artwork or work with our team to adapt your designs to card-safe specs. We support collector-grade finishes including matte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, holographic effects and rounded or custom die-cut corners.
How are the NFC URLs encoded? Can each card link to something different?
Every card can link to its own unique URL. You upload a CSV with one URL per card, or provide a redirect pattern, and we encode and QA each chip before shipping. If your campaign changes, the tags are re-encodable so you can update destinations without reordering cards.
What is NTAG 424 DNA and do I need it for trading cards?
NTAG 424 DNA is NXP's cryptographic authentication chip. Each tap generates a secure, one-time signature that proves the card is genuine and prevents cloning. We recommend it for high-value or limited-run collectibles where counterfeiting is a concern. For standard rewards or marketing campaigns, NTAG 213/215/216 is typically sufficient.
What happens when someone taps the card?
The phone reads the URL and opens it in Safari or Chrome. You control the destination: a digital product passport, exclusive video, a loyalty signup, a rewards claim, a certificate of authenticity, a secondary market listing, or any landing page you own. Because the URL is stored on the chip, you can change the experience after the cards have shipped.
Do I need to build my own landing page?
No. You can point cards at any URL you already control — Shopify, Squarespace, a custom microsite, a digital product passport platform, or a gated content page. If you need a turnkey landing page, we can scope a hosted solution as part of your order.
Can I order a sample kit before committing to a full run?
Yes. The NFC-enabled trading card sample kit lets you see the card stock, print quality, chip placement and tap experience before placing a production order. Request it from the sample kit page.
Does tagwrld ship internationally?
Yes. We manage door-to-door global shipping including freight, customs documentation and duties guidance, with delivery to brand warehouses, 3PLs and fulfillment centers worldwide.
How is tagwrld different from buying NFC chips and printing cards separately?
Most NFC suppliers sell blank chips or pre-encoded stickers; printers produce cards but do not encode or QA NFC chips. tagwrld manufactures the cards, integrates the chip, encodes unique URLs, tests every tag and ships the finished product — all under one timeline and one invoice. You avoid coordinating a chip vendor, printer, encoding house and freight forwarder.
Ready to Produce NFC Packaging?
Join the brands that manufacture NFC hangtags, inserts, cards and badges with tagwrld. Three ways to start — pick whichever fits your timeline.
Samples · Pricing in 1 business day · 500-card minimum