NFC tap guide
Where to tap an NFC card on your phone
iPhones read NFC at the top edge. Most Android phones read it on the back. No app needed, and if your phone has no NFC, the QR code on the card works with the camera.
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The tap spot and how to switch NFC on. The exact spot varies a little by model, so slide slowly if nothing happens.
Back of the phone
iPhone
Tap spot: Top edge of the phone, near the camera. Touch the card to the top of the back.
How to use it
- 1iPhone XS, XR and newer: nothing to switch on. Wake the screen and hold the top of the phone to the card.
- 2iPhone 7, 8 and X: open Control Centre and tap NFC Tag Reader (add it in Settings › Control Centre if it isn't there).
- 3A banner appears at the top of the screen: tap it to open the link.
- • Older than iPhone 7: scan the QR code with the Camera app.
- • Close the Camera and Wallet apps first; NFC reading pauses while they're open.
Not working? Check these
- NFC is switched off (Android): turn it on in Quick Settings.
- The phone is locked or the screen is off: unlock it first.
- Wrong spot: slide the phone slowly over the card for 2–3 seconds.
- A thick, metal or magnetic case (or a card wallet) is in the way: take the phone out of it.
- The Camera or Wallet app is open (iPhone): close it and try again.
- The phone has no NFC: scan the QR code with the camera. Every card has one.
No NFC? Scan the QR
Some budget phones have no NFC. Every Eco Biznfc card and EcoTap review card also has a QR code: open the camera, point it at the code and tap the link.
Printable guide (PDF)Questions
Where is NFC on my phone?+
On iPhone it's at the top edge, near the camera. On most Android phones it's on the back: in the middle (Samsung, Motorola) or just below the cameras (OnePlus, Pixel, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme). Slide the phone slowly over the card if nothing happens.
Do I need an app to read an NFC card?+
No. iPhone XS and newer read NFC cards on their own, and Android phones do too once NFC is switched on. A notification or the page opens straight away.
How do I turn on NFC on Android?+
Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap NFC in Quick Settings, or search “NFC” in the Settings app and switch it on.
Why isn't my phone reading the NFC card?+
Usually NFC is off, the phone is locked, the card is touching the wrong spot, or a thick or magnetic case is in the way. Some phones (many budget models) have no NFC at all: scan the QR code on the card instead.
Which phones don't have NFC?+
iPhones older than the iPhone 7, and some budget Android phones (for example certain Redmi, Realme, Vivo Y, Galaxy A/M and Moto G models). Search “NFC” in Settings: if nothing comes up, use the QR code.