Near Field Communication (NFC) chip guide

What NTAG213 / 215 / 216 Can Do

These are common NFC Forum Type 2 chips used for stickers, labels, displays, and marketing pieces. The biggest practical difference is memory capacity. Source: NXP

NTAG213

144 bytes user memory

Best for simple URLs, short redirect links, basic text, review links, and most low-cost marketing tags.

Oevae use: everyday NFC redirect links and entry-level marketing chips.

NTAG215

504 bytes user memory

Better when you need more room for longer links, small contact records, campaign notes, or more flexible NDEF records.

Oevae use: upgraded mixed-use marketing chips.

NTAG216

888 bytes user memory

Best for larger vCards, longer text, richer NDEF records, Wi‑Fi helper data plus fallback links, or more detailed use cases.

Oevae use: premium events, product labels, and client kits.

Best Default

Use NTAG213 when you only need a clean URL or Oevae redirect link.

Best Middle Ground

Use NTAG215 when the destination data is longer or the client wants more room for future record types.

Most Flexible

Use NTAG216 for richer contact records, Wi‑Fi helpers, or mixed records where the extra memory helps avoid problems.

What They Do Not Do

They do not process payments, track location, run apps by themselves, or update remotely without an Oevae-controlled redirect layer.

Turn Every Tap Into a Marketing Moment

NFC chips and tags help businesses connect printed materials, displays, packaging, menus, and handouts directly to websites, offers, payment links, reviews, booking pages, and videos. McKinsey reported that U.S. in-store digital wallet adoption rose from 19% in 2019 to 28% in 2024, showing that customers are becoming more comfortable with tap-based digital behavior. Source: McKinsey