88% of paper business cards end up in the trash. Discover why professionals are switching to NFC.
The Problem with Paper Business Cards
Let's be honest: paper business cards have had their day.
The Painful Numbers
- 88% of paper cards are thrown away within a week
- 10 billion cards printed each year
- 7 trees cut down for 100,000 cards
- 72% of recipients lose the card before entering the contact
Hidden Costs
| Item | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| Printing (500 cards) | €80-200 |
| Graphic design | €100-500 |
| Reprints (changes) | €80-200 |
| **Total** | **€260-900/year** |
The NFC Alternative with Cards Control
How It Works
- You create your digital card in Cards Control
- You share via NFC, QR code, or link
- The recipient sees your card in their browser
- A button lets them add your details directly
Complete Comparison
| Criteria | Paper Card | Cards Control |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | €100-500 | €0 (free) |
| Cost per contact | ~€0.50 | €0 |
| Update | Reprint | Instant |
| Ecology | Polluting | Zero waste |
| Memorability | Low | Very high |
| Statistics | No | Yes |
| Multi-profiles | No | Unlimited |
| Risk of loss | High | None |
1. HCE Emulation (Android)
Your smartphone becomes an NFC tag. Bring it close to another phone and your card appears automatically.
- **Advantages:**
- No accessory needed
- Instant profile switching
- Always with you
2. Physical NFC Tag
Write your card to one of our [NFC tags](/shop) for a tactile sharing experience.
Our Recommendations:
| Use | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic card | [PVC Card NTAG213](/shop/product/carte-nfc-ntag213-blanche) | €1.49 |
| On phone | [25mm Sticker](/shop/product/etiquette-nfc-ntag213-25mm-blanche) | €0.89 |
| Key fob | [ABS Key Fob](/shop/product/porte-cles-abs-nfc-ntag213) | €1.49 |
| Premium | [Bamboo Card](/shop/product/carte-nfc-ntag213-bambou) | €4.49 |
For iPhones or contexts where NFC isn't practical, share via QR code or link.
Real Use Cases
Marie, HR Consultant
*"I used to attend 5-6 trade shows a year. I ordered 500 cards each time. Since Cards Control, I have one NFC card that I update whenever I want. Savings: €400/year."*
Thomas, Entrepreneur
*"With my NFC key fob, I never forget my cards. And the wow effect when I share my contact with a simple tap!"*
Sophie, Real Estate Agent
*"I have a 'seller' profile and a 'buyer' profile. I switch between the two in 2 seconds depending on who I'm talking to."*
The Investment: Free to Minimal
Free Version - Unlimited card creation - Sharing via QR code and link - Basic statistics
Pro Version (€9.99/month) - HCE emulation - Multi-profiles - Advanced statistics - Full customization
Physical Tags (optional) - [Stickers from €0.89](/shop?category=stickers) - [Cards from €1.49](/shop?category=cards) - [Key fobs from €1.49](/shop?category=keyfobs)
Conclusion
The NFC business card is no longer a futuristic trend, it's the present of professional networking. More economical, more ecological, more efficient.
Ready to make the switch?
- [Download Cards Control](/) for free
- Create your first card in 5 minutes
- Optionally, order [NFC tags](/shop) for a tactile experience
Your contacts will thank you.
Ready to try?
Download Cards Control and discover the power of NFC on your smartphone.
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