What is a digital business card or "vcard"?

Created on 15 August, 2024 • Questions

What is a digital business card or "vcard"?

A digital business card, also known as a "vCard" (short for Virtual Card), is an electronic file that contains contact information for a person or organization. It may include data such as name, title, address, telephone number, email address, website and the like.

The business card format is standardized and used to easily share and exchange contact information between different devices and programs. The business card can be attached to an email, shared in virtual meetings, presented on a website, or sent via mobile contact exchange applications.

The vCard format is usually in text or XML format, and is supported by almost all contact management programs and electronic devices such as smartphones, e-mails, address books, and more.