An NFC keychain looks like any other custom keychain, but it has a tiny chip inside. Tap it to the back of a phone and a link opens: your website, your Instagram, a review page, a menu, anything with a web address. No app and no QR code to scan.
How NFC works
NFC stands for near-field communication. It's the same technology behind tap-to-pay cards. The chip in the keychain has no battery. When a phone comes within a couple of centimeters, the phone powers the chip wirelessly and reads the link stored on it, then shows a notification to open it.
We program your link onto the chip and build it into the keychain while it prints, so it works straight out of the package.
Which phones work?
- iPhone: iPhone XS and newer read NFC tags automatically, as long as the screen is on.
- Android: most Android phones have NFC. It sometimes needs to be switched on, usually under Settings > Connected devices.
Tip: the NFC antenna is near the top of most iPhones and the middle of the back on most Android phones.
10 smart ways to use an NFC keychain
- Digital business card. Link to a contact page or a link-in-bio page so people can save your info instantly.
- Grow your Instagram or TikTok. Tap, follow, done.
- Collect Google reviews. Hand customers a keychain at the counter that opens your review page.
- Share your portfolio. For photographers, designers, artists and makers.
- Restaurant or bar menu. Link to your online menu or ordering page.
- Wi-Fi access. Point it at a page with your guest Wi-Fi details.
- Music and playlists. Musicians and DJs can link to their latest release.
- Event check-in. Link to a schedule, map or sign-up form.
- Pet ID tag. Link to a page with your contact details in case your pet gets lost.
- Team and club merch. Matching keychains that link to your team page or group chat.
Make it yours
Our keychain designer lets you pick a shape, upload a photo or logo, add text, and paint it in up to four colors. You see it in 3D before you order. Smart (NFC) keychains carry a tap logo on the back so people know to tap them. Regular keychains without the chip are available too.
Looking for more gift ideas? See our personalized 3D printed gift guide.
Ordering for your business or team?
NFC keychains make great branded giveaways and client gifts. Ask about bulk pricing.