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If you search for "digital business card" in the UAE, the results can be confusing: some pages sell plastic NFC cards, some talk about digital IDs, and some are about work permits. So, what is a digital business card in the UAE? It is simply a web page that holds your professional details, which you share with other people. This guide explains what it is, how people receive it, and what it is not.
A digital business card is a page, not a plastic card
A digital business card is a mobile-friendly page with your photo, name, job title, company, phone, email, website and links. On MyInfo it lives at a short address such as myinfo.ae/yourname. Anyone can open it in their phone's normal browser, with no app to install. You can see the full list of what goes on it in what is a digital business card.
What it is not
A digital business card is a networking tool. It is not an official document. It is not an Emirates ID, a digital ID, a labour or work permit card, or a trade licence. Those are issued by government bodies and prove who you are or what you may do. A business card only tells people how to reach you and what you offer. If you want to show your licence number on it for trust, that is a choice you add yourself, as covered in showing your trade licence number.
How people receive it
There are three common ways, and one card supports all of them:
- Link: send it on WhatsApp, email or LinkedIn.
- QR code: someone scans it with their phone camera.
- NFC tap: a physical card or tag opens your page when a phone touches it.
The NFC card is only a carrier for your link. Your details live on the page, so changing them never means reprinting. Visitors can also tap Save Contact to add you to their phone in one step.
Why professionals in the UAE use one
Business here moves fast and a lot of it happens on WhatsApp, at events and in short meetings. A digital card means you can share your details in seconds, keep your number and job title current, and add links such as a booking page, a menu or a portfolio. It also works in English and Arabic on one card. For a side-by-side view, read digital business card vs paper business card.
What it costs and what is public
Creating a MyInfo card is free, and the free plan includes templates, sharing by link, QR and NFC, and Save Contact. Premium adds lead capture, visit analytics and private cards; see pricing. A card is a public page by default, so only put on it what you are happy for anyone to see. What is public on your card explains this in detail.
How to start
Pick your card address, add your photo and details, then share the link or QR code. The step-by-step version is in how to create a digital business card, and it takes only a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is a digital business card the same as a digital ID?
No. A digital ID or permit is an official document issued by the authorities. A digital business card is a page you create yourself to share contact details and links with clients, partners and colleagues.
Do I need an NFC card to have a digital business card?
No. Your card works by link and QR code on its own. An NFC card is an optional extra for sharing in person, and the free MyInfo plan is enough to use it.
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