Etiquette for sharing a digital business card
The technology is the easy part. The real question is how to share your details without making the other person uncomfortable — and the most common mistake is producing a phone in the middle of the conversation.
Conversation first, card second
A business card is the outcome of an introduction, not the opening of one. Pushing a phone at someone before they know what you do feels like a sales move. The right moment is when the conversation naturally reaches a promise to continue: the moment you say 'let me send you that.'
Ask, and never touch their device
'Can I send you my details over NFC?' takes two seconds and changes everything. Never take someone's phone out of their hand — hold out yours and let them bring theirs close. If the tap doesn't work, don't persist: switch to the QR on your screen, or simply offer to write to them.
Reciprocity and follow-up
If you've sent your details, ask for theirs too — otherwise it's a one-way advert. And the real value lands within 24 hours: a short message that recalls where you met does more than the most beautiful card. Adding a two-word note when you save the contact makes that easy.
Frequently asked questions
What if they don't share theirs back?
Let it go. You've left a route to reach you; if there's interest, it comes back.
Which details should I include?
The smallest useful set: name, title, company, one phone number and one email. Home addresses and personal accounts don't belong on a work card.
What if I meet the same person again?
Reference the previous conversation instead of resending your card. Sending again suggests you don't remember the first meeting.
Turn your phone into your business card. Business Card Tap sends your details to another phone with a tap over NFC, and falls back to an on-screen QR code when NFC isn't available. Fully offline, no account.
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