Tap to Give, Connect, and Engage
Tap to Give, Connect, and Engage
Churches are always looking for new ways to reach the people sitting in their services—not just to inform them, but to invite them into something deeper. With just a tap, NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is opening up a new front door for connection and generosity right in the seatback.
What is NFC?
If you've used Apple Pay or Google Pay, you've used NFC. It's a short-range wireless technology that allows phones to instantly pull up a link or action when held near a small chip—no app required.
And now, that same tech is being used in churches to make things like giving, connecting, and signing up frictionless for everyone sitting in the room.
One Tap. Big Results.
Picture this: someone sits down in your service and sees a seatback sticker that says:
"Tap or scan to connect."
With a single tap—or a quick QR code scan for phones without NFC—they're taken straight to:
- A digital connect card
- Sign-up options for emails or events
- Announcements and info tailored to that day
- A giving page with Apple Pay / Google Pay enabled
No hunting for URLs, no app store downloads, no kiosks to wait in line for. Ideally, your giving platform is like Simple's and requires no login to give.
Giving in Just a Few Clicks
Because NFC links directly to mobile-friendly giving pages, and integrates seamlessly with digital wallets, people can give in seconds—literally 3–4 taps from phone to finished gift.
That kind of ease dramatically lowers the barrier for first-time giving and lets people get back to engaging in your service.
The Results
One church that tried this method shared two incredible stats:
- 53% of those who gave through NFC had never given before.
- 37% weren't even in the church's database
Let that sink in: More than half of these gifts came from first-time givers, and over a third were from completely new contacts. That's the power of reducing friction and meeting people where they are. It's engagement made Simple.
Don't Forget the QR Code
While most newer phones support NFC, not all do. That's why we recommend pairing the NFC chip with a printed QR code in the same seatback display. This ensures that every guest, no matter their device, can take that next step.
Why It Works
People today expect technology to be fast and intuitive. Churches that reduce friction and meet people where they are—in this case, literally in their seat—are seeing better engagement, broader reach, and new pathways to generosity.
And because NFC doesn't require a download, login, or even a web search, it's ideal for people who are new, curious, or cautious. It makes participation feel effortless—because it is.
Ready to Try It?
At Simple, we're helping churches harness this small but mighty chip to do big things: drive generosity, increase engagement, and start real conversations and it starts right where people already are. Whether it's for giving, connecting, or sharing information, NFC is more than a tech gimmick—it's a tool for ministry.
Want to talk about using NFC at your church? Let's start the conversation. Send us an email at happy@simpledonation.com