By Card Smart, Vanderbijlpark. Prices checked on 24 October 2026.
This page compares what six South African sellers list for NFC cards and stands. If you are new to them, start with our guide to NFC cards South Africa. Prices are copied from each seller's own page on the date above. Sellers change prices often, so check their page before you buy.
NFC business cards
| Seller | Product | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Smart | NFC business card | R180 | |
| Tapzy | Custom business card | R199 | |
| TapCard | Black or white monochrome card | R399 | |
| Tappa | Custom PVC business card | R399 | Listed with R599 crossed out |
| CloudCard | PVC card | R399 | Excludes VAT |
| TapCard | Custom full-colour card | R799 |
Our NFC business cards are the lowest-priced plastic card in this comparison.
Premium metal, steel and bamboo cards
| Seller | Product | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappa | Stainless steel card | R950 | Listed with R1,200 crossed out |
| CloudCard | Bamboo card | R599 | Excludes VAT |
| CloudCard | Metal card | R1,099 | Excludes VAT |
| TapCard | Elite steel card | R1,499 |
Google review cards
| Seller | Product | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Smart | NFC Google review card | R95 standard, R145 custom | |
| ReviewTap | NFC Google review card | R299 | Listed with R399 crossed out |
See our NFC Google review cards for the full details.
Stands
| Seller | Product | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Smart | NFC Google review stand | R199 | |
| Tapzy | Facebook or events display stand | R249 | Google review stand price not shown |
| ReviewTap | NFC Google review stand | R499 | R429 each for 5 or more; listed with R669 crossed out; showed as sold out |
| ReviewTap | Custom branded stand with logo | R649 |
See our NFC Google review stands for the full details.
Digital cards and social media cards
| Seller | Product | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Smart | Dynamic Business Card Link | R99 | A digital card with no physical card |
| Card Smart | NFC social media card | From R95 | |
| Tapzy | Facebook smart card | R169 |
If you do not want a physical card at all, the Dynamic Business Card Link is a digital card you can change any time.
What changes the price
- Material: plastic is the cheapest, bamboo and metal cost several times more.
- Custom printing: your own logo and design costs more than a standard card, for example R95 against R145 on our Google review card.
- Quantity: some sellers, such as ReviewTap, drop the price when you buy 2 or 5 and more.
- Software or subscription: some sellers sell an online profile on top of the card. Ask whether the price includes it and whether there is a monthly or yearly charge.
- VAT and delivery: some prices exclude VAT, and delivery is often extra.
What you pay on top at Card Smart
Collect in Vanderbijlpark for free, or have your order couriered anywhere in South Africa for R120 per order. You pay online with Yoco. For custom designs we send a mockup for you to approve before anything is printed.
How to compare fairly
- Check whether the price includes VAT.
- Check whether it is standard or custom printing.
- Check whether there is a monthly or yearly fee.
- Add delivery to the total.
- Check that the card works on your customers' phones, and that a QR code is included for phones without NFC.
Common questions
How much does an NFC business card cost in South Africa?
In October 2026, plastic NFC business cards from the sellers we checked cost between R180 and R399 each, and premium metal or steel cards cost between R950 and R1,499. Card Smart's NFC business card is R180.
What is the cheapest NFC card in South Africa?
Of the sellers we checked on 24 October 2026, the lowest price was Card Smart's NFC Google review card at R95. Prices change, so check each seller's page before you buy.
Is there a monthly fee for an NFC card?
The card itself is a once-off purchase. Some sellers also offer a paid online profile or software, so ask whether the price you see includes it and whether there is a monthly or yearly charge.
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