Buyer’s guide · Updated October 2026
Metal NFC business cards, explained.
A metal NFC business card is a steel or brass card with a chip inside. One tap on a phone opens your contact card or any link, with no app. Abutic engraves them in California from $29.99, with free US shipping and no required subscription.
Abutic metal cards at a glance
- Materials
- Stainless steel (304 grade) with silver engraving, or brass with a matte black coating and gold-tone engraving (the “Copper” finish).
- Size
- 85.60 × 53.98 × 1 mm, the standard credit-card size. Fits wallets and card holders.
- Chip
- NTAG215 NFC chip inside the card. Most cards also carry an engraved QR code as a backup.
- Works with
- iPhone 7 and newer and most Android phones with NFC turned on. No app needed.
- Price
- Steel: $29.99 with front engraving, $35 with front and back, $25 per card at 5 or more. Copper: $39.99, $44.99 and $30.
- Shipping
- Free in the US. Canada and other countries pay a flat $19. Expedited is +$5.
- Turnaround
- Design mockup within 24 hours. Standard US delivery 7–10 business days after you approve it, or 4–5 with expedited.
- Guarantee
- Free design revisions before engraving, a 30-day money-back guarantee, a 90-day connection guarantee (no new connections in 90 days, full refund) and a lifetime warranty against defects.
- Subscription
- Not required. The card and a basic profile work free; Abutic+ ($6.99/month) adds analytics and lead tools.
- Made in
- Laser engraved and hand-inspected in California, USA.
Metal vs plastic vs paper
How Abutic’s two metal cards compare with a typical plastic NFC card and a regular paper card.
| Feature | Abutic Steel | Abutic Copper | Plastic NFC card | Paper card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 304 stainless steel, 1 mm | Brass, matte black coating, 1 mm | PVC plastic | Card stock |
| Look | Silver engraving on matte black | Gold-tone engraving on matte black | Printed | Printed |
| Durability | Resists scratches, water and daily wear | Resists scratches, water and daily wear | Can scuff, crack or fade over time | Bends, stains, runs out |
| How it shares | NFC tap + QR code | NFC tap + QR code | NFC tap, often a QR code | Recipient types your details in |
| Change your details later | Yes, no reprint | Yes, no reprint | Usually, depends on the brand | No, reprint needed |
| Price | $29.99 one-time ($35 front + back) | $39.99 one-time ($44.99 front + back) | Usually less than metal | Cheapest per card, reordered often |
Steel or copper?
Steel Most popular
Copper
How ordering works
- Design itPick steel or copper, add your name, logo and QR code. About two minutes.
- Approve the mockupWe send a mockup within 24 hours. Revisions are free; nothing is engraved until you approve.
- Tap and shareYour card ships free in the US. Point it at your Abutic profile or any link, and change it anytime.
Questions, answered
What is a metal NFC business card?
A business card made of metal with a small NFC chip inside. When someone taps it on their phone, your contact card, profile, website or any link opens in the browser. There’s nothing to install, and you can change where it points without ordering a new card.
Does the other person need an app?
No. iPhones (7 and newer) and most Android phones read NFC natively. If a phone can’t tap, the engraved QR code opens the same link with the camera.
How much does an Abutic metal NFC card cost?
Steel is $29.99 with front engraving, or $35 with front and back, and $25 per card at 5 or more. Copper, the premium finish, is $39.99, $44.99 with front and back, and $30 per card at 5 or more. US shipping is free; Canada and other countries pay a flat $19. Abutic+ members get 20% off cards. There’s no required subscription.
Steel or copper: which should I pick?
Steel (silver engraving on matte black) is the most popular and reads clean and modern. Copper (a brass card with gold-tone engraving on matte black) is warmer and bolder. Both are 1 mm thick and use the same NFC chip. Steel is $29.99; copper is $39.99.
How long does it take to arrive?
You get a design mockup within 24 hours. Nothing is engraved until you approve it. Standard US delivery is 7–10 business days after approval; expedited (+$5) is 4–5 business days.
Can I change the link or details later?
Yes. The card points to your Abutic profile or any URL you choose, so edits go live instantly with no reprint. The chip isn’t locked to Abutic either.
Can I order cards for my whole team?
Yes. Pricing drops to $25 per card at 5 or more. Each checkout uses one design, so for a card per person with different names, use Abutic for Teams or contact us.
What if my card stops working or I lose it?
Defective cards are replaced free under the lifetime warranty, and lost or damaged cards are replaced free for life too (one free replacement per card each year), with the same design and the same link. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Do metal cards work through a phone case?
Through most standard cases, yes. Very thick, magnetic or metal cases can block NFC, which is what the engraved QR code is for.
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Ready to make yours?
From $29.99, free US shipping, a free mockup before anything is engraved.