- Integrated NFC tag
- Great talking point for contact sharing
- High quality, italian made pen
This pen can be supplied without encoding so you can encode the tag yourself and link to any one of the many contact sharing websites. We've written an article on how to use NFC tags to share contact details to help you get started.
If you would prefer not to download apps and encode the tags yourself, we can also provide these cards encoded to our TapStart system so you can just scan the tags and change the URL. If you've not used TapStart before, remember to get a TapStart Control Card as well.
The NTAG213 chip does not usually have enough memory to store vCards directly but you shouldn't do this anyway as the iPhone won't read them !
Also available as a special order with your own brand logo and in various colours.
This pen contains a small NFC tag, in some cases it needs some careful phone placement to get a good response ! With iPhones, makes sure the top edge is well placed over the icon. We've found that scanning from a slight angle can often help in getting a good response.
Encoding Yourself
You can encode your tags with a smartphone and it's quick and easy.
1. Download the Seritag Encoder app - it's free for both iPhone and Android users
2. Open the app and tap 'Encode', then add your URL
3. Tap 'Encode'
4. Hold your phone over the tag, and your tag will encode. That's it !
For more information, have a look at our How to encode tags with an iPhone and How to encode tags with an Android phone pages.
Encoding by Seritag
Seritag have fast and accurate encoding services when you need a large number of tags encoded or you want to be absolutely sure that the encoding is handled correctly.
For full information on how to order your NFC tags encoded by Seritag, read our Ordering NFC Tags with Encoding advice page.
Encoding for ixkio
If you are using our ixkio NFC tag management platform, then you can select 'Encode for ixkio' as the encoding option and we will encode to work with your ixkio account. We do not charge encoding fees for ixkio customers on labels (inc. NTAG424 authentication encoding) so if you see zero setup and unit cost, it's not a mistake !
TapStart is an easy to use system which allows you to set and then change the destination link of your NFC tags without having to encode or use an app. No need to buy new tags, just update the links on the ones you have !
How TapStart works
When you order tags with TapStart, we pre-encode the tags and securely permanently lock them to the TapStart URL (tapstart.io). Each tag has it's own unique encoding.
You also need a TapStart Control Card to manage the tags. However, you only need one Control Card for all the TapStart tags (of any type) you want to manage.
To set the destination URL on your tags, just scan the Control Card, scan your tag and enter your link. That's it.
To view the number of scans your tag has had, scan your Control Card and tap the stats button. You can even give your tags names/descriptions so if you are managing multiple tags, you can see which has been scanned.
To change the destination, scan the Control Card again, then the tag and update.
Key features
- No complicated encoding or apps required
- Built-in stats to allow you to view the number of scans on your tags.
- No login or subscription* required, just scan and use
- Change your tag destination as often as you like
- Integrated with ixkio if you need more features or advanced tag management
*TapStart has no monthly or annual fees for two years. After this, you can choose to either renew your Control Card each year (7.50 GBP, 9.75 USD, 8.55 EUR) or upgrade to one of our ixkio subscription plans.
Using TapStart tags for contact sharing
A popular use case for many of our marketing products is for sharing contacts. Using TapStart allows you to test and try different contact sharing sites and change whenever you want. Additionally, adding more tags to a Control Card is much cheaper than buying some of the bespoke contact sharing products.
Find out which contact sharing site might work for you.
What is tag management ?
NFC tag management allows you to dynamically control the destination URL or landing page of your NFC tags. It provides tracking and stats, authentication services for anti-counterfiet tags, and a host of features to assist in getting the right tags in the right locations or products. Ixkio even allows you to encode your own NTAG213, iCODE or NTAG424 tags with our mobile App.
Using ixkio
Ixkio can be used as either a redirect platform where tags are scanned and then redirected via ixkio to your landing pages, or as a Direct Response platform, where ixkio delivers the landing page.
It's powerful, flexible software that provides a host of features to enable simple and dynamic management of your NFC tags.
Getting started
Find out more about our ixkio NFC tag management platform or contact us for more information.
Pricing
Seritag Product Code : ST972
Current Stock : 364
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Product Data
| NFC Chip | Genuine NXP NTAG213 |
| Interface Specification | ISO 14443A / 13.56 MHz |
| Total Memory | 144 Bytes |
| Data Retention | 10 years (estimated) |
| Metal Surfaces (?) | Not suitable |
| Unique Print (?) | Not Available |
| Encoding | Can be Pre-Encoded to TapStart |
| Adhesive | No |
| Antenna Type | Etched Copper |
| Availability | Stock Item - Immediate Dispatch |
| Delivery Format | Single Units |
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