NFC business card price in the UAE (2026): what you'll actually pay

Short answer: in October 2026, the UAE sellers listed in this guide priced a single personalised NFC business card at AED 75–169 for PVC, AED 140–195 for wood or bamboo and AED 180–396 for metal, while print shops quote from about AED 21 per PVC card on bulk orders. On Cardly.ae, a PVC card is AED 99, bamboo AED 149 and metal AED 249 — one-time, with a free digital card and no subscription required.

Prices checked on 13 October 2026 at the sources listed at the end of this guide. The card itself is only part of the price, so this guide also covers subscriptions, delivery and what a whole team costs.

NFC business card prices in the UAE at a glance

Single-card ranges come from the sellers listed below. Bulk prices are HUMD's per-piece prices for bulk orders (its page doesn't state a minimum quantity). Prices change, so always check the seller's current price and whether VAT and delivery are included.

What you're actually paying for

An NFC business card bundles four things, and sellers price them differently:

1. The chip. A small NFC chip that stores a web link. It has no battery and is powered by the phone that taps it. The chip itself is inexpensive; it's rarely what drives the price.
2. The material and finish. PVC is the most affordable. Bamboo and wood cost more to cut and engrave. Metal cards need special construction so the chip can still be read through or around the metal — which is why they cost the most.
3. Personalisation. Your name, logo and design printed or engraved on the card. Most personalised cards can't be returned for a change of mind, so check the proof carefully.
4. The digital profile. The page the card opens. Some sellers include it free for life; global apps usually charge a subscription for the useful features.

Price by material

PVC NFC cards

PVC is the workhorse: durable, printable in full colour and light in a wallet. The UAE sellers listed below price a single personalised PVC NFC card at AED 75 to AED 169; non-personalised cards and bulk orders cost less. At AED 99, Cardly.ae's PVC card sits in the middle of that range, with delivery across the UAE.

Bamboo and wood NFC cards

Bamboo and wood cards feel warm and natural and get noticed. The sellers listed below price a single card at AED 140–195. They suit designers, wellness brands and anyone who wants a card that starts a conversation. Cardly.ae's bamboo card is AED 149.

Metal NFC cards

Metal cards are heavier and more premium, and the price reflects the extra engineering. Among the sellers listed below, a single metal card costs AED 180 to AED 396; gold and silver finishes cost more. Cardly.ae's metal card is AED 249 — popular with real-estate brokers and executives.

Stickers and Google review products

An NFC sticker (AED 49 on Cardly.ae) turns a phone case, laptop or booth counter into a tap point. For venues, Google review cards and stands open your review form directly; the UAE sellers in our sources list single review cards at AED 25–119 and stands at AED 39–159 (sources below).

One-time purchase vs subscription: the hidden cost

Many local UAE sellers advertise “no subscription”: you buy the card once and the basic profile stays free. Global apps usually take the opposite approach and charge a subscription for the full feature set. On their websites they price in US dollars; if you subscribe in their iPhone app in the UAE, you pay in AED at App Store prices, which can be higher or lower than the web price.

Here's what the entry paid plans cost, as each storefront or pricing page lists them (checked 13 October 2026; US dollars converted at the dirham's fixed peg of AED 3.6725):

Prices can vary by billing period and region; check each vendor's current price. The point isn't that subscriptions are bad — they pay for analytics, lead export and team tools — but that you should compare total cost over a year, not just the card. For side-by-side details, see our comparisons.

On Cardly.ae you can stay on the Free plan with an NFC card for as long as you like, or add Pro (AED 25/month or AED 199/year, 14-day free trial) when you want premium themes, custom colours, 12-month analytics and CSV lead export. See pricing.

First-year cost: three realistic setups

Paper vs NFC: when does NFC pay for itself?

Dubai print shops list 500 standard business cards (350gsm, matt laminated) at AED 85–99, and 1,000 basic cards can cost under AED 90. That's cheap per card — until your title, number, company or visa changes and the remaining cards go in the bin. In the UAE, where people change roles and companies often, many professionals reprint more than once a year.

A single NFC card from AED 99 replaces those reprints: your details live online, so you update them once and every card you've handed out shows the new information. If you reprint at least once a year, NFC usually pays for itself within the first year. For named print prices, see business card printing cost in Dubai vs an NFC card.

Examples of listed prices from UAE sellers

To show how the market is spread, here are single-card prices listed on UAE sellers' websites on 13 October 2026. They're a snapshot, not an endorsement — check each seller for current prices and what's included.

Delivery costs and timelines

Delivery can add a surprising amount, especially from sellers that ship from overseas. Cardly.ae cards are delivered across the UAE: each card is made to order and dispatched within 1–3 working days, and the delivery times below count from dispatch:

• Standard: AED 20, 2–4 working days anywhere in the UAE.
• Express: AED 35, the next working day after dispatch in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
• Free Standard delivery on orders of AED 199 or more.

See the shipping policy for details.

What a team pays

For teams, per-seat software is usually the bigger cost. Cardly.ae Teams is AED 180 per seat per year (or AED 19 per seat per month) with a minimum of 3 seats — fewer than HiHello Business (from 5 users) or Blinq Business (from 5 cards).

Example: a team of 5 with PVC cards pays 5 × AED 99 for cards plus 5 × AED 180 for Teams — AED 1,395 in the first year, then AED 900 a year, with free delivery. See Teams.

How to choose the best NFC business card in the UAE

1. Does it work with iPhone and Android? The chip only needs to store a web link, so capacity rarely matters — but ask whether the card has been tested on both.
2. Is there a printed QR code as a backup? For phones with NFC switched off, a QR code on the card keeps it working.
3. Can you edit your profile without a subscription? You should be able to change your details yourself, any time, without reprinting. Check what's free and what needs a paid plan.
4. Does the profile support Arabic properly? Right-to-left layout and an Arabic/English switch, not just pasted text.
5. How fast is delivery, and what's the final price? Ask when the card is dispatched, how long delivery takes to your emirate, and whether VAT and delivery are included.
6. What's the warranty? Ask what happens if the chip fails. Personalised cards are usually non-returnable except for defects.

Comparing the apps behind the cards as well? See digital business card apps in the UAE compared and our side-by-side comparisons.

Sources

1. PrintOnline — NFC business cards — checked 13 October 2026
2. iCARD — NFC business cards — checked 13 October 2026
3. Tapy — NFC cards — checked 13 October 2026
4. JAAB — NFC business cards — checked 13 October 2026
5. Novocards — NFC business card — checked 13 October 2026
6. HUMD — business cards (bulk per-piece prices) — checked 13 October 2026
7. Smaacaad — Google review NFC cards and stands — checked 13 October 2026
8. Novocards — Google review card — checked 13 October 2026
9. Novocards — Google review stand — checked 13 October 2026
10. PrintOnline — business cards, 350gsm matt laminated — checked 13 October 2026
11. MaxPrint — business cards, 350gsm matt laminated — checked 13 October 2026
12. PrintOnline — “Take or Leave” 1,000 business cards — checked 13 October 2026
13. Amazon.ae — search results for “nfc business card” — checked 13 October 2026
14. HiHello — UAE App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
15. HiHello — pricing page — checked 13 October 2026
16. Popl — UAE App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
17. Popl — US App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
18. Blinq — UAE App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
19. Blinq — pricing page — checked 13 October 2026
20. Linq — UAE App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
21. Linq — US App Store listing — checked 13 October 2026
22. ScaanMe — pricing page — checked 13 October 2026