Same NFC tap.
No subscription.
Tappy is a solid Australian NFC card. ZapCard is too — but without the monthly fee. Pay $39 once. Your card works and your profile stays live forever. No renewals, no risk of your card going dead.
Tappy vs ZapCard — at a glance
| Tappy | ZapCard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription | $39 once (inc. GST) |
| Profile stays live | While subscribed | Forever — no renewal |
| Profile updates | Included in plan | Free for life |
| Shipped from | Australia | Melbourne, Australia |
| Ownership | Australia | AU (Cloudflare SYD/MEL) |
| App required to receive | No | No |
| QR code backup | Yes | Yes (on reverse) |
| vCard / save contact | Yes | Yes (one tap) |
| Lead capture | Plan dependent | Included |
| Apple Wallet pass | Plan dependent | Included |
| 24-month cost (1 card) | Subscription × 24 | $39 total |
Tappy pricing sourced from tappy.co.au. Verify current rates directly. ZapCard pricing is $39 AUD inc. GST, one-time, no subscription.
The subscription problem — even with an Australian card
Your card expires if you forget to renew
Miss a payment — card dead. You hand it to a prospect at a critical meeting, they tap, nothing loads. The subscription treadmill creates a single point of failure you have to manage forever.
Simple maths — you pay more over time
A $39 card pays for itself in month one. Every subscription month after that is money you keep paying for something you already own. Over two years the cost compounds significantly.
Features gated behind higher tiers
Lead capture, Apple Wallet, analytics — subscription products routinely gate useful features behind premium tiers. ZapCard includes everything in the one-time price.
Team costs multiply
For businesses rolling out NFC cards to a sales team, subscription-per-user pricing compounds fast. ZapCard team pricing is $29 per card — once — for five or more.
One more SaaS to manage
Another auto-renewing subscription in the business. Another credit card on file. Another cancellation to remember. ZapCard is a product purchase, not a recurring obligation.
Reprinting when you change details
Neither ZapCard nor Tappy requires reprinting — your profile is editable. But if your Tappy subscription lapses and you let it lapse, you've also lost your profile history.
Everything included. Once.
Editable digital profile
Update any link, contact detail, or profile content at any time. Changes go live instantly on every future tap.
One-tap vCard save
Recipients save your contact directly to their phone with a single tap — no typing, no copying.
Lead capture
Visitors can share their own details back to you with one tap. Every lead stored in your ZapCard dashboard.
Apple Wallet pass
Your contact card lives in the recipient's Wallet — accessible even when offline, always front of mind.
Seven profile theme colours
Choose the theme that matches your brand. Update it any time from your dashboard without touching the card.
Up to 3 profiles per account
Run multiple roles or brands from one card. Switch active profiles from your dashboard.
QR code backup
Printed on the reverse. Older phones or covered NFC antennas? The QR code has them covered.
Australian-owned
Profile and lead data on Cloudflare's secure network. Privacy Act 1988 compliant.
Who switches from Tappy to ZapCard
Professionals who ran the numbers
Sales reps, consultants, and brokers doing the cost-over-time maths quickly realise a one-time $39 card pays for itself faster than any monthly plan.
Small business owners cutting SaaS spend
Every subscription saved is cash back in the business. An NFC card is a product — it doesn't need to renew every month.
Team leads rolling out cards at scale
$29/card once for teams of 5+ vs per-user monthly fees at scale is a significant budget difference over 12–24 months.
People who've had a subscription-card fail them
Handed someone a card that didn't load because the subscription lapsed or the account was paused. It only takes once.
24-month total cost — individual card
Tappy subscription pricing varies by plan. Check current rates at tappy.co.au. ZapCard is $39 AUD inc. GST, single card; $29/card for teams of 5+.
Common questions
What is the main difference between ZapCard and Tappy?
Both Tappy and ZapCard are Australian NFC business card products — so you're comparing two local options. The key difference is pricing model: Tappy requires an ongoing subscription to keep your profile active. ZapCard is $39 once — your card works and your profile stays live indefinitely, with no renewal required. Same NFC tap mechanic, fundamentally different long-term cost.
Does ZapCard work the same way as Tappy?
Yes. Both products use an NFC chip in a credit-card-sized card. When tapped to a smartphone, the chip opens a URL in the phone's browser showing the owner's digital profile. No app required on either side. ZapCard also includes a QR code on the reverse for older phones. The core tap-to-profile experience is essentially identical — the difference is what you pay and for how long.
Is ZapCard also made in Australia?
ZapCard is made and shipped from Melbourne, Australia by Konquer Media Pty Ltd (ABN 15 685 811 492). Cards are encoded and tested in Melbourne before dispatch. Australia Post tracked shipping, 1–3 business days metro Victoria.
What happens to my ZapCard profile if I stop paying?
Nothing — because there's nothing to stop paying. ZapCard is a one-time purchase. Your profile stays live, your card keeps working, and your contact details remain accessible indefinitely. No subscription means no expiry and no risk of your card going dead.
Can I update my ZapCard profile for free?
Yes. Your $39 includes lifetime profile hosting and free updates. Log into your ZapCard dashboard and change any link, contact detail, or profile theme — changes go live instantly. No update fees, no subscription required.
Does ZapCard support teams?
Yes. Teams of 5 or more cards are priced at $29 per card — once — with central admin, brand-consistent profiles, and bulk onboarding. One invoice, no per-user monthly fees.
How is my data handled, and is it private?
ZapCard runs on Cloudflare's secure, enterprise-grade network. Konquer Media Pty Ltd is the data controller under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), we're an Australian-owned business, and we never sell or share your contacts — export or delete your data anytime.
One tap. One price. No subscriptions.
ZapCard is $39 once. Your profile stays live forever. Ships from Melbourne in 1–3 business days.