What is a digital visiting card?
A digital visiting card (also called a digital business card, virtual visiting card, electronic business card or e-visiting card) is an online version of your paper business card. It opens as a mobile-friendly web page where customers can call you, message you on WhatsApp, email you, open your location, save your contact, see your products and pay you, all in one tap.
Apnacards lets you create a digital visiting card online free for 7 days, then continue on a paid plan. You do not need design or coding skills. Pick a template, add your details and share your card by link, QR code or WhatsApp. You can update it any time and the same link always shows the latest details.
How to create a digital business card online in 3 steps
Digital visiting card design templates
Choose a ready-made design for your digital business card. No Canva or design work needed.
Who should use a digital business card?
If you meet customers in person or speak to them on the phone to sell your products or services, a digital visiting card helps you share your details faster and look more professional.
Business owners
Shop owners and entrepreneurs who call or meet prospects personally to get business.
Sales professionals
Independent sales professionals, field staff and sales executives.
Software & IT
Web designers, developers and social media marketers who meet business owners.
Digital marketing agencies
A digital marketing visiting card that shows services, case studies and contact options in one link.
Consultants
Architects, interior designers, CAs, finance and other consultants.
Events & travel
Event management, tours and travel companies and photo studios.
Real estate & realtors
Share project details, locations and brochures with buyers in one tap.
Education & training
Corporate trainers, workshops, HR consultants and teachers.
Digital business card features
One digital visiting card, endless possibilities.
One-click call
One-click WhatsApp
One-click email
Customer feedback
Add to contacts
Website & social links
Share unlimited
Online store
Easy to update
YouTube video gallery
Payment section
Enquiry form
Types of digital business cards you can share
People search for digital visiting cards in many ways. Here is how each type works with Apnacards.
Digital visiting card with QR code
Show or print a QR code. Customers scan it and your digital business card opens instantly. Place it on a shop board, invoice, brochure or paper card.
WhatsApp business card
Send your card link on WhatsApp in one tap. Customers can message you back from the same card.
NFC smart business card
An NFC card or tag opens your digital business card when tapped on a phone. Use it with your Apnacards link for a contactless, smart business card.
Mini website & online store
Add products, services, a YouTube video gallery, payment details and an enquiry form to turn your visiting card into a mini website or mini ecommerce store.
Digital visiting card vs paper business card
Why many professionals now use a digital business card instead of, or together with, a printed card.
| Feature | Apnacards digital visiting card | Paper business card |
|---|---|---|
| Update details | Instantly, same link | Reprint needed |
| Sharing | Unlimited: link, QR code, WhatsApp | One card per person |
| Call, WhatsApp, email | One tap | Customer types the number |
| Products, videos, payments | Yes, in the same card | No |
| Customer feedback & enquiries | Built-in forms | No |
| Can be lost | No, stored online | Yes |
| Cost | Free 7-day trial, then a low yearly plan (see pricing) | Printing cost every time |
How to make a digital visiting card on mobile
- Open Apnacards. Go to apnacards.com in your phone or computer browser and tap Get Started.
- Sign up for the free trial. Create your account and start your free 7-day trial card.
- Pick a template. Choose a design that suits your business.
- Add your details. Enter your name, logo, phone, WhatsApp, email, address, social links, services and products.
- Share your card. Send the link on WhatsApp, share the QR code, or add the link to your Instagram, email signature and Google Business profile.
Digital visiting card FAQs
How can I create a visiting card online free?
Sign up on Apnacards, choose a template, add your name, logo, phone, WhatsApp, email and social links, then save and share the link or QR code. You can start with a free 7-day trial card and finish in about 5 minutes.
What is a digital visiting card?
A digital visiting card (also called a digital business card, virtual visiting card or e-card) is an online version of a paper business card. It opens as a mobile-friendly web page with one-click call, WhatsApp, email, location, social links and products, and it can be shared by link, QR code or WhatsApp.
Is a digital business card free?
Apnacards gives you a free 7-day trial card so you can build and test your digital business card before you pay. See the pricing page for the current paid plans.
How do I make a digital business card on my mobile?
Open apnacards.com in your phone browser, tap Get Started, sign up, pick a template and fill in your details. The whole editor works on mobile, so you can make and update your digital visiting card without a computer.
Can I share my digital visiting card on WhatsApp?
Yes. Every Apnacards card has its own link that you can send on WhatsApp, SMS, email or social media, and a QR code that people can scan. Visitors can call, message you on WhatsApp or save your contact in one tap.
What is the difference between a digital business card and a paper visiting card?
A paper card has fixed details and is easy to lose. A digital business card can be updated instantly, shared unlimited times, and includes clickable call, WhatsApp, email, maps, social links, product catalogue, payments and an enquiry form.
Does a digital business card work with a QR code?
Yes. You can share your card through a QR code that opens your digital visiting card when scanned. You can place the QR code on a printed card, shop board, brochure or invoice.
Can I sell products from my digital visiting card?
Yes. Apnacards includes an online store section and a payment section, so you can turn your visiting card into a mini website or mini ecommerce store.
Can I start my own digital business card platform with my own branding?
Yes. Apnacards offers a white label option with its own branding panel and a franchisee programme. Contact the team on WhatsApp at +91 9470875304 for details.
Who should use a digital visiting card?
Business owners, sales professionals, freelancers, consultants, real estate agents, digital marketers, event and travel companies, teachers and trainers, and anyone who meets or calls customers and wants to share contact details quickly.
