How it works
New to NFC? Start here.
No tech background needed. This page explains how a Leapping card works, from the first tap to saving a new contact.
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What is NFC technology?
A tiny chip. One tap.
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a short-range wireless technology built into many modern phones, and it is the same kind of technology used for tap-to-pay.
Built into your phoneMany modern phones already have NFC, so there is nothing extra to buy on the phone side.
Works up closeThe phone and card only talk to each other when they are very close together. That is why you “tap”.
Your card holds a linkA Leapping card has an NFC chip inside. Tapping it opens the link to your digital profile.
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How to tap an NFC card
Tap in four steps.
1Wake your phoneTurn the screen on and unlock it. Phones usually read NFC cards only when they are awake.
2Touch card to phoneHold the card against the back of the phone. The NFC spot is in a different place on different phones.
3Hold still for a momentIf nothing happens, slide the card a little until your phone reacts.
4Open the profileOn iPhone, tap the notification that appears. On Android, the page may open straight away or ask you to choose how to open it.
Nothing happening? Check that the phone is unlocked, that NFC is switched on (Android), and that Airplane mode and the camera app are off (iPhone). Every Leapping profile also has a QR code you can scan instead.
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How digital profiles work
Your card opens your page.
1The card stores a linkNothing else is stored on the card. It simply points to your profile.
2The link opens a web pageYour profile is a normal web page that opens in the phone’s browser.
3People see your detailsThey can read, save and contact you right from the page.
What a profile can show
PhotoName and titleBusiness nameSave contact buttonWhatsApp, call, emailTikTok, Instagram, LinkedInServices and portfolio
What appears on your profile depends on the package you choose. You can update your digital profile without reprinting your card, where supported by your service.
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How to save someone’s contact
Save it before you forget it.
1Tap the cardTap the Leapping card on your phone, or scan the QR code, to open the profile.
2Press “Save contact”Find the Save contact button near the top of the profile.
3Confirm on your phoneYour phone will guide you from there. The exact screens differ between phones.
Not ready to save yet? You can also message or call straight from the profile using the WhatsApp, Call and Email buttons.
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iPhone and Android compatibility
Works on most phones.
iPhone
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and newer can read an NFC card without an app
- No setup needed. NFC on these iPhones is already on
- iPhone X and earlier cannot read cards automatically. Use the QR code instead
- Card reading may not work while the camera or Apple Wallet is in use, or in Airplane mode
Android
- Most modern Android phones have NFC
- Some older or budget phones do not have NFC. Search “NFC” in Settings to check
- NFC may need to be switched on in Settings or Quick Settings
- The screen usually needs to be unlocked
No NFC on the phone? Every profile has a QR code as a backup, so anyone with a camera can still open it. Behaviour can vary slightly between phone brands and software versions.
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Do users need an app?
No app. No download.
Your customers don’t need to install anything to view your profile. It opens as a normal web page in the phone’s browser.
- Tap the card, or scan the QR code
- The profile opens in the browser
- Save the contact or message you from the page