What Should I Use Instead of Business Cards?

Why NFC Badges Are the Smarter Way to Connect and Convert

Business cards are polite, but they’re also ineffective. If you’ve ever handed someone a card and never heard from them again, you’re not alone. Over 90% of business cards end up in the trash or forgotten in a wallet.

The average business card converts at just 2%. So if you’re looking for what to use instead of business cards, there’s a better, modern answer: NFC badges.

What Are NFC Badges?

NFC (Near Field Communication) badges look like branded ID tags or smart cards, but with embedded tech inside. When someone taps their phone to your badge, it instantly pulls up a personalized link or profile - no app, no friction.

✅ Add a review
✅ Save your contact
✅ Download your app
✅ Join a loyalty program
✅ Leave a tip
✅ Schedule a demo

All from one tap.

Why NFC Badges Beat Business Cards (By a Mile)

Let’s break down why more modern businesses are ditching business cards altogether:

1. Massively Higher Conversion Rate

• Traditional business cards: ~2% conversion

• Cheers NFC badges: ~50% conversion from a single tap

That’s not a typo. These badges convert 25x better than traditional cards because they meet the moment.

When someone’s ready to act - buy, book, follow up - your badge gives them the tool right there. No extra steps.

2. Frictionless Contact Sharing

Business cards require people to:

• Take the card

• Not lose it

• Remember who gave it to them

• Manually reach out later

That’s a lot of friction. Cheers badges remove it all.

One tap. One link. Immediate action.

3. Trackability and Insights

Ever wonder which rep is actually closing the most post-event leads? Or who generated that 5-star review?

With Cheers, you know. Each tap is tracked, tied to the person who earned it. That means you can reward high performers and optimize what’s working.

4. It’s Always With You

No more running out of cards. No more fumbling for a pen.

Your NFC badge is worn or carried, and it works 100% of the time, even when you’re not actively handing it out. Customers see it, tap it, convert - without you saying a word.

5. Impresses Instantly

Let’s face it: paper cards are forgettable. But when someone taps your badge and instantly sees your brand, your offer, or your profile - that stands out.

In a world full of noise, your badge makes you look like a pro who’s a step ahead.

So, What Should You Use Instead of Business Cards?

Use something that:

• Converts

• Tracks performance

• Reduces friction

• Looks modern and trustworthy

Use Cheers NFC badges. We’ve helped companies like Vivint generate 45,000+ reviews in just a few months using smart badges - no QR codes, no awkward follow-ups, just a better way to connect.

Want to see how it works for your business?
Tap here → https://cheers.tech