NFC tags are small chips that open a link, share a contact or start an action when a phone touches them. These are 20 practical NFC tag uses for businesses, with the tag type that suits each one.

NFC tag uses for shops and restaurants

Collect Google reviews: a NFC standee at the counter opens your review page.
Grow Instagram and TikTok: a tap on a desk plate opens your profile.
Digital menu: a tag on each table opens the menu page.
Wi-Fi access: a tap joins guests to your Wi-Fi without typing the password.
WhatsApp orders: a tag on the counter or bag opens a chat with your order line.
Loyalty and offers: a keychain or card opens a member page.

NFC tag uses for offices and teams

Digital business cards: a NFC card shares a contact with one tap.
Reception check-in: a plate at reception opens a visitor form.
Staff and access links: cards that open a staff portal or attendance page.
Meeting rooms: a tag at the door opens the room booking page.
Onboarding kits: a keychain that opens the company handbook.

NFC tag uses for events and gyms

Event check-in: NFC wristbands open a profile or ticket.
Session schedules: a poster tag opens the programme.
Gym memberships: a band opens the member page or class booking.
Networking: a wristband shares a contact without a card.

NFC tag uses for products and factories

Product information: a tag in packaging opens a video, manual or warranty page.
Authenticity pages: a tag links to a page that confirms the product.
Machine and asset tags: anti-metal epoxy tags open service logs on metal equipment.
Shelf and warehouse labels: anti-metal stickers on metal racks open stock pages.
Reorder links: a tag on a consumable opens the reorder page.

Which NFC tag should you choose?

Use	Tag	Chip
Reviews, menus, links	Standee, desk plate, sticker	NTAG213
Digital business card	PVC, wooden or metal card	NTAG215
Metal surfaces	Anti-metal sticker or epoxy tag	NTAG213
Packaging and labels	Wet inlay	NTAG213