How do digital business cards work?
Yohn.io’s digital business cards are a modern, contactless way to share your personal or professional information using your smartphone. They use a QR code to instantly transfer your contact details to someone else's phone—no typing, no paper, and no app required.
These cards can be stored in your mobile wallet (Google Wallet or Apple Wallet) and shown on demand. When someone scans your QR code, your information opens on their screen and can be saved to their contacts in seconds.
How It Works
At the core of every digital business card is a QR code. When someone scans it with their phone camera, one of two things happens:
1. Instant Contact Sharing (Offline)
Some digital cards contain contact information directly inside the QR code. When scanned:
- Your name, phone number, email, and other details appear instantly.
- The person can save you as a contact on their phone with one tap.
- No internet connection is needed.
This method is fast and works anywhere.
2. Smart Landing Page (Online)
Other cards use a QR code that links to a personalized mini-site. When scanned:
- A landing page opens in the browser with your contact info.
- The page may include a profile photo, job title, website, or social links.
- There’s usually a “Save Contact” button that adds your details to the phone’s address book.
This method requires an internet connection but allows for richer content and updates over time.
Where the Card Lives: Google Wallet & Apple Wallet
After you generate your digital business card, it’s stored on your phone as a wallet pass, just like a boarding pass or event ticket:
- Android users store the card in Google Wallet.
- iPhone users use Apple Wallet.
This makes the card easy to access anytime—just double-click the side button or open the Wallet app.
How to Use a Digital Business Card
Using your digital card is simple and fast:
- Open your card in Google Wallet or Apple Wallet.
- Show the QR code to the person you want to share your contact with.
- They scan it using their phone’s camera.
- Your contact info appears, and they can save it instantly.
It’s a seamless experience that works on almost any modern smartphone—no apps or special tools needed.
Benefits of Digital Business Cards
- ✅ Instant contact sharing
- ✅ No typing or spelling errors
- ✅ Always ready on your phone
- ✅ Customizable and professional
- ✅ Eco-friendly and paperless
- ✅ Impressive and memorable
Digital business cards offer a smarter way to connect. Whether you prefer a simple QR code or a customizable landing page, they make sharing your info fast, easy, and modern.
Ready to try it yourself? Create your free card at Yohn.io