What is an NFC business card template
An nfc business card template is the print-ready design file, usually built in a layout program at a fixed card size, that an agency or reseller sends to a printer or applies with a home printer to a blank NFC card. The template carries the logo, colours and text, while the card itself already contains the working NFC chip underneath.
This matters because most suppliers on the market sell one product: a card with their own logo already printed on it, made to order for a single business. NFC BULK works the other way around. It sells the blank card in bulk, and the buyer designs and prints the template on top of it, either once for their own brand or repeatedly for different clients.
An nfc business card template is the design file you place on top of a blank NFC card. NFC BULK ships those blank cards in bulk quantities, with the price per card falling from 6.99 euro at 5 pieces to 2.00 euro at 1000 pieces, a difference of 71%.
Design specifications for the blank card you buy
The blank stock NFC BULK ships is a standard business-card format, comparable in size to a normal bank card (as an example: roughly 85.6 by 54 millimetres, the common CR80 format used across the card industry). Knowing the physical layout of the card before you build your template prevents wasted print runs.
Three things determine whether your template will sit correctly on the card:
- Chip position. The NFC chip and its antenna sit in a fixed zone on the card, usually centred. Dense metallic or foil ink directly over that zone can reduce read range, so keep heavy metallic elements away from the middle of the card (as an example, many print shops recommend a margin of a few millimetres around the antenna zone).
- Bleed and safe zone. Any template you build should include bleed around the edges and keep text and logos clear of the card border, the same rule that applies to any printed card stock.
- File format. Print partners generally expect a high-resolution file, CMYK colour mode, with fonts converted to outlines. This is a general printing standard, not a number specific to NFC BULK's cards, but it applies whichever printer you choose.
Because the card is blank, you decide the printing method. Options include UV printing directly on the PVC, a printed sticker overlay, or sending the design to a specialised card printer. NFC BULK does not print the card for you, it delivers the blank NFC card so you or your print partner can apply the template.
Matching your template's print cost to the wholesale price tier
The purchase price of the blank card is only part of your cost. Once you add a template, you also pay for printing, whether that's an in-house printer, a sticker run, or an external card printing service. The table below uses NFC BULK's real wholesale tiers and adds an illustrative print cost so you can see how the total cost per card moves.
| Quantity | Price per card (incl. VAT) | Example print cost per card | Example total cost per card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6.99 euro | 1.00 euro | 7.99 euro |
| 10 | 6.00 euro | 0.90 euro | 6.90 euro |
| 20 | 5.00 euro | 0.80 euro | 5.80 euro |
| 50 | 4.00 euro | 0.60 euro | 4.60 euro |
| 250 | 2.80 euro | 0.40 euro | 3.20 euro |
| 1000 | 2.00 euro | 0.25 euro | 2.25 euro |
The print cost figures in that table are examples only, your actual printing quote depends on the method and the printer you use. What the table does show, using the real staffel from NFC BULK, is that the card price alone drops from 6.99 euro at 5 pieces to 2.00 euro at 1000 pieces. Printing cost per unit typically falls as well when you order larger batches, which is why agencies that plan to reuse one template across many clients tend to buy from the larger tiers rather than the smaller sample packs. You can compare the exact pricing per volume on the dedicated pages, for example the 50 Blank NFC Google Review Cards page or the 1000 blank NFC Google review cards page.
For a broader breakdown of how the wholesale price itself is built up per tier, see NFC Business Cards Wholesale: Cost Per Card Per Tier.
NFC business card ideas for resellers
Blank stock gives you more room for nfc business card ideas than pre-branded cards, because nothing is fixed except the chip location. A few directions that fit a template built for resale:
- Client-specific branding. Design one template per client, keep the underlying blank card the same, and only change the printed layer. This is the model most agencies use once they move past a single test order.
- Seasonal or campaign cards. Because the stock is blank, you can print a different template for a promotion or event without changing your supplier order, only the design file changes.
- Google review cards. A common use of the same blank stock is a simple template pointing customers straight to a Google review link, without any additional branding beyond a logo and a short instruction line.
- Two-sided templates. Some resellers print contact details on one side and a QR fallback with instructions on the other, useful for staff who are not yet familiar with tapping a phone against a card.
For a wider explanation of how resale itself works, including margin and positioning towards your own clients, see How to resell NFC review cards.
Ordering blank stock to fit your own template
If you only need to test a template before committing to a large run, the smaller bundles let you print a handful of cards and check chip placement and colour accuracy first. NFC BULK's Starterbundels category covers the smaller quantities, including the Google Review Kaarten - 5 stuks product, which is priced at 6.99 euro per card.
Once the template is finalised, moving to a larger batch lowers the per-card price substantially. The Bulkbundels category lists the higher tiers, down to 2.00 euro per card at 1000 pieces through the Google Review Kaarten - 1000 stuks product. All orders are shipped from the Netherlands and leave the warehouse within 24 hours, which matters if a client is waiting on the same template for a launch date.
If you want to understand how branding itself is added on top of blank stock, whether by sticker, direct print, or an external card printer, that process is covered separately in NFC Card White Label Branding on Blank Stock.
Frequently asked questions
What file format does an nfc business card template need?
Most card printers expect a high-resolution file in CMYK colour mode with bleed around the edges and fonts converted to outlines. This is a general printing requirement rather than a specification unique to NFC BULK's cards, so check the exact file requirements with whichever print partner or printer you use to apply the template.
What are good nfc business card ideas if I plan to resell?
Common ideas include a template per client with only the printed layer changing, seasonal campaign designs on the same blank stock, a simple Google review layout with a logo and short instruction, or a two-sided template with a QR fallback. Because the underlying card stays blank, you can switch designs without changing your supplier order.
Can I test my template before ordering a large batch?
Yes, the smaller bundles in the Starterbundels category are meant for exactly that. You print your template on a small quantity first, check chip placement and colour, and then reorder from a larger tier once the design is confirmed, since the per-card price drops as the quantity goes up.
Does NFC BULK print my template on the card for me?
No, NFC BULK ships the card blank. You or your own print partner apply the template afterward, using whichever method fits your volume, such as direct UV printing, a sticker overlay, or an external card printing service. This keeps the wholesale price on the card itself, separate from any printing cost you add.
Buying NFC cards in bulk
NFC BULK supplies blank Google review cards in bulk to resellers across Europe. Shipped from the Netherlands within 24 hours, with tier discounts up to 71 percent on larger quantities.
See the bulk bundles · Start smaller · Pricing and margins · Frequently asked questions
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