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How Musicnotch Direct Download Cards Work<\/h1>\n

\n Musicnotch Direct Download Cards let you give fans a physical card they can tap with their phone to instantly unlock your music. Each card is fully customized with your artwork or design and linked to your release through Musicnotch.\n <\/p>\n

\n Whether you\u2019re selling at shows, running a promo campaign, or giving VIP fans something special, these cards make your music feel real, collectible, and easy to access.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Order Download Cards<\/a>\n Log In to Submit Your Release<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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For Artists: How It Works<\/h2>\n\n
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Order Your Custom NFC Cards<\/h3>\n

\n Go to our MN Download Cards<\/a> collection and choose the quantity you need\n (100, 250, 500, etc.). Complete your purchase using your Musicnotch account email.\n Your order unlocks access to the Musicnotch Direct artist upload system.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Submit Your Release<\/h3>\n

\n Log in to your Musicnotch account and go to Submit Release<\/strong>.\n Upload your cover art and audio file(s), add your release details, set your price,\n enter your PayPal email for payouts, and choose how many NFC cards from your balance\n will be assigned to this release.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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We Review & Program The Cards<\/h3>\n

\n Our team reviews your release, generates unique NFC codes for every card, links those codes to\n your digital download page, and prepares your artwork for printing on a matte-black CR80 card\n (credit-card size).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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You Sell or Distribute Your Cards<\/h3>\n

\n Once your cards are printed, you can sell or distribute them at shows, pop-ups, events, online,\n or hand-to-hand. Every tap that leads to a purchase or download is tied to your product.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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You Get Paid<\/h3>\n

\n For sales made through Musicnotch Direct, you earn 97% of the sale price<\/strong>.\n Payouts are sent to your PayPal email. You can track your releases and NFC codes from your\n My Submissions<\/strong> dashboard.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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For Fans: What It Looks Like<\/h2>\n
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  1. A fan gets your Musicnotch Direct NFC card.<\/li>\n
  2. They tap the card on the back of their NFC-enabled smartphone (iPhone or Android).<\/li>\n
  3. Their phone opens a secure page with your release on Musicnotch.<\/li>\n
  4. They can stream, download, or purchase your music (depending on how you set it up).<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n

    \n No apps to install. No long URLs to type. Just tap \u2192 open \u2192 listen<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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    What\u2019s Included With Each Card Order<\/h2>\n