Metal Business Cards New Zealand — Brushed Stainless-Steel NFC Cards with Laser Engraving
Metal Business Cards New Zealand from Lets Connect. Solid 0.8 mm brushed stainless-steel business cards weighing 34 g each, with a laser-engraved face and an embedded NTAG216 NFC chip. Every card ships to New Zealand within 4–6 business days, prices start from NZ$59, and every order includes a free digital-proof round before we cut the steel. Prices shown in NZD (NZ$), inclusive of GST. Card and PayPal accepted.
Finishes, weight and durability
Choose from three metal finishes — brushed stainless, matte black PVD and 24k-gold electroplate. Each card is 85 × 54 mm at the standard credit-card footprint, 0.8 mm thick and machined to a 0.3 mm radius on all four corners so it slides into a wallet without catching. At 34 g the card has real hand-feel weight without being noisy on a table hand-off.
Because the face is laser-engraved (not printed), the artwork won't fade, scratch off in a pocket or delaminate after a few months. The NFC antenna sits below the surface, insulated from the metal so tap performance stays consistent — typical read distance is 2–4 cm on the back of every recent iPhone and Android.
Metal vs PVC — cost, longevity and perception in New Zealand
| Consideration | Printed PVC card | Lets Connect metal business card |
|---|---|---|
| Face finish | UV-printed on PVC | Laser-engraved on stainless / PVD steel |
| Weight (per card) | ~5 g | ~34 g |
| Lifetime chip | NTAG213 — 100k rewrites | NTAG216 — 100k rewrites, 888 bytes |
| Typical unit price in New Zealand | From roughly a third of metal pricing | From NZ$59 |
| Perceived price bracket | Modern professional | Executive, luxury, brand-forward |
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Ordering snapshot — New Zealand
| Item | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Currency | NZD (NZ$) |
| Price from | NZ$59 |
| Delivery estimate | 4–6 business days |
| Payment methods | Prices shown in NZD (NZ$), inclusive of GST. Card and PayPal accepted. |
| Card term | business card / business cards |
Frequently asked questions
- Are your metal business cards legal to carry through airports in New Zealand?
- Yes. At 0.8 mm thick and 34 g, the card is treated as a standard credit-card-format item and passes through every airport scanner in New Zealand without an issue. It sits flat in a wallet next to plastic cards.
- Can the NFC chip really read through solid steel?
- The antenna is not sandwiched between two solid steel plates — it sits in an insulated cavity behind the face, with a small dielectric window on the back where the chip reads. That is why read distance is 2–4 cm rather than the 6+ cm you'd get on a full-plastic card.
- What happens to the engraving over time?
- Laser engraving removes material rather than adding ink, so the design is physically part of the steel. In New Zealand humidity and typical wallet wear we see zero fade even after several years of daily use. Fingerprints wipe off with a cloth.
- How does pricing in NZD (NZ$) compare to shipping a metal card from overseas?
- Lets Connect prints and ships to New Zealand from our regional facility, so pricing is in NZD (NZ$) with no import duties or FX surprises. Bulk orders (10+) drop the per-unit cost by 15–25%.
- Can I re-order more later with the same engraving?
- Yes — every design is kept on file for reorder without a new setup fee. Reorders in New Zealand ship in the same 4–6 business days window as new orders.
Cities we serve in New Zealand
Every city landing page below carries an New Zealand-local body and its own delivery timeline. Use them as hubs for area-specific bulk-order enquiries.