How to Save a Number from Any NFC Business Card on Android & iOS
As digital networking evolves, NFC business cards like TapMo Cards are becoming the new standard for professionals. With just a tap, you can instantly share your digital profile. But for the person on the receiving end, one key question remains:
How do you save the contact from the NFC card to your phone?
This blog explains exactly how to save a contact from any NFC business card on both Android and iOS devices with clear step-by-step instructions.
What Happens When You Tap an NFC Business Card?
When someone taps an NFC-enabled business card on their smartphone:
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A digital profile opens in their mobile browser.
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This profile contains the person’s contact number, email, designation, social links, and more.
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An option to save the contact is clearly displayed.
Now, let’s explore how the process works on Android and iOS.
How to Save Contact from NFC Business Card on Android
Android smartphones download a .VCF (vCard) file, which can then be used to import contact details.
Steps for Android Users:
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Tap the NFC card on the back of the Android phone.
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A digital profile opens in the browser.
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Tap the “Save Contact” or similar button on the profile.
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A VCF file will begin downloading automatically.
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Open the downloaded file from your notifications or the Downloads folder.
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Android will prompt you to import the contact.
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Choose your preferred Google account or save directly to the device.
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Tap Save — the contact will be stored successfully.
This method ensures the contact is saved exactly as intended, complete with name, number, email, and other details.
How to Save Contact from NFC Business Card on iOS (iPhone)
Apple devices manage contact saving slightly differently from Android.
Steps for iOS Users:
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Tap the NFC card near the top of your iPhone.
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The digital profile will open in Safari or your default browser.
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Scroll down the profile and look for the “Save Contact” or contact section.
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Tap “Create New Contact” at the bottom of the profile.
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A new contact form will open, pre-filled with the shared details.
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Tap Done — the contact is saved directly to your iPhone contacts.
All saved contacts on iPhone are synced automatically to iCloud, ensuring they’re available across all Apple devices.
Universal Compatibility for All NFC Cards
These steps work for all NFC-enabled business cards, whether you're using TapMo or another provider. The important point is how the phone handles:
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File downloads (Android)
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Contact creation forms (iOS)
Why TapMo Makes Contact Saving Effortless
TapMo Cards are designed for fast and hassle-free networking. With TapMo:
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No app download is required
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Contact files are formatted correctly for all major platforms
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The profile is mobile-optimized and regularly updated
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Users experience seamless contact saving on both Android and iPhone
Whether you're at an event, meeting, or interview, sharing and saving contact details using an NFC business card is simple and efficient. Android uses a VCF file download method, while iOS allows direct contact creation from the digital profile.
With a TapMo card in your pocket, you’re always ready to share your identity professionally — and now your recipient knows exactly how to save your details, no matter which phone they use.
