What's inside the card
Passive NFC — no battery, no charging
The chip inside is powered by the phone that reads it, the same technology as contactless payment. Nothing to charge, nothing to pair, nothing to configure on the customer's phone. It works for years.
Works with iPhone and Android out of the box
iPhones (XS and newer) read NFC automatically — customers just hold their phone near the card and the link banner appears. Android phones with NFC enabled do the same. No app download on either platform.
QR code backup printed on every card
Older phone, NFC switched off, or a customer who prefers the camera? The printed QR code opens the identical review link, so no customer is ever locked out.
Linked to your Google Business Profile
The card points at your business's direct review URL — the same link Google gives you in your Business Profile — so reviews land on your listing, written from the customer's own Google account.
Every RankLocally review product carries both: NFC for the one-touch moment at the counter, QR for distance and older phones. That's one reason a card in the customer's hand converts better than any follow-up text or email ever will.
One chip, every format
In the hand
The classic NFC review card travels with you — perfect for trades, deliveries, salons and anyone who meets customers face to face.
On the counter
The same NFC chip lives in our review stands and plates — always visible, collecting reviews even when nobody asks.
Google review NFC card: FAQs
What is a Google review NFC card?
It's a card with a passive NFC (near-field communication) chip that stores your Google review link. When a customer's phone comes within a couple of centimetres, the phone reads the chip and opens your Google review page — the same interaction as tap-to-pay, but the destination is your review form.
Do customers need an app to use an NFC review card?
No. NFC reading is built into the phone's operating system. On iPhone a banner appears at the top of the screen; on Android the link opens directly. The customer taps the banner and they're on your Google review page.
Which phones can read the NFC card?
Every iPhone from the XS (2018) onward reads NFC tags natively, and the large majority of Android phones sold since 2015 have NFC. For anything older, the printed QR code covers it.
Can the NFC card be re-linked to a different business?
Yes — the link is managed in your RankLocally dashboard, so if your review URL changes or you move the card to another location's profile, you update it once and every card follows.
Is NFC better than a QR code for collecting Google reviews?
They complement each other. NFC is faster and feels effortless — one touch, no camera aiming — which matters at a busy counter. QR works at a distance (posters, table tents) and on phones without NFC. Our cards carry both, so you never lose a review to the format.