- Name and designation
- Company information
- Telephone number
- Email address
- WhatsApp link
- Website
- Social media links
Digital Name Card Singapore
Digital name cards for professionals and businesses in Singapore.
DIGI CardFolio is a Singapore-developed digital name card platform for individuals, professionals, SMEs and corporate teams. Users can create an updateable online profile and share it through a QR code or direct link, while supported cards can be saved by their owners to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
What is a digital name card?
Whether you call it a digital name card, digital namecard, e-name card or digital business card, the idea is similar: a professional profile that can be shared electronically and updated without reprinting a physical card.
A digital name card is a mobile-friendly online profile containing your contact details, company information, social links, portfolio and calls to action. It can be shared through a QR code or web link. Digital business cards are also sometimes described as virtual business cards, electronic business cards or e-name cards.
Digital name card, e-name card or NFC name card — what’s the difference?
Digital name card, e-name card, electronic name card and digital business card are often used to describe similar ways of sharing professional contact information digitally.
In Singapore, “digital name card”, “digital namecard” and “e-name card” are commonly used for electronic alternatives to printed name cards. “Digital business card” is a more common international term for the same general concept.
An NFC name card is typically a physical NFC-enabled card that opens a digital profile when tapped. DIGI CardFolio provides the digital profile itself, which can be shared using a QR code or web link without requiring a physical NFC card.
| Term | What it usually means | Physical card required? | How it can be shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital name card | Online professional profile with contact and business information | No | QR code, link, mobile |
| E-name card | Another common term for a digital or electronic name card | No | QR code, link |
| Electronic name card | Electronic version of a traditional business or name card | No | QR code, link |
| Digital business card | Common US and international term for a digital name card | No | QR code, link |
| NFC name card | Physical NFC card that opens a digital profile when tapped | Usually yes | NFC tap, sometimes QR |
| DIGI CardFolio | Digital business and name card platform with additional networking tools | No | QR code, link and supported wallet options |
Do I need an NFC name card?
No. A physical NFC card is not required to use DIGI CardFolio. Your DIGI CardFolio profile can be shared through a QR code or direct web link, making it possible to start using a digital name card without purchasing additional hardware.
NFC cards can still be useful as another convenient way to open a digital profile, but they are not necessary for digital name card sharing. See how DIGI CardFolio cards can be shared through QR codes, links and supported wallet options.
How DIGI CardFolio works
- Create a free account.
- Add contact and business information.
- Customise the digital card.
- Publish the card.
- Share it using a QR code or direct link.
- Update the information whenever necessary.
What can you include in a digital name card?
- Biography
- Portfolio
- Services
- Promotional content
- Booking links
- Contact-saving options
- Owner save to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
Digital name card versus paper name card
| Comparison point | Digital name card | Paper name card |
|---|---|---|
| Updating information | Details can be updated after publishing. | Requires a new print run when information changes. |
| Sharing remotely | Can be sent by QR code, web link, WhatsApp, or email. | Normally depends on physical handover or a scanned copy. |
| Adding social and website links | Supports clickable links inside the public card. | Usually limited to printed text only. |
| Including portfolio content | Can point visitors to richer profile content and pages. | Space is limited. |
| Mobile wallet support | Can be reopened by the card owner through Apple Wallet or Google Wallet when enabled. | No mobile wallet support. |
| Analytics | Supported in higher DIGI CardFolio plans. | No usage analytics. |
| Corporate management | Supports corporate rollout and central control options. | Manual ordering and replacement. |
| Printing requirements | No printing is required for the digital card itself. | Requires printing and reprinting. |
Who can use DIGI CardFolio?
Financial advisers
Share up-to-date contact and company details with a public profile that is easier to revisit after meetings.
Insurance representatives
Give prospects a mobile-friendly card with links, profile information, and follow-up actions.
Property agents
Send a direct link or QR code instead of relying only on printed cards during viewings and events.
Consultants
Combine profile details, service information, and optional booking flows in one digital destination.
Freelancers and creators
Use a digital name card as a simpler front door to links, work, and portfolio content.
SME owners
Keep team or owner contact details current without reprinting physical name cards.
Sales professionals
Share once and update later so the same card stays relevant after product, role, or contact changes.
Networking groups and exhibitions
Use QR sharing at events where fast introductions and follow-up matter.
Corporate teams
Standardise employee card presentation with bulk deployment, templates, and central administration options.
Keep the digital name cards you receive organised
Your own DIGI CardFolio profile is made for sharing. When you receive digital name cards from others, use Networking Folio to save eligible contacts, add notes and tags, and revisit the original public card later. Learn how to organise Gov.sg digital name cards when you work across public-sector teams and partners.
DIGI CardFolio across the region
Explore digital name card resources for professionals and businesses in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a digital name card for free?
Yes. DIGI CardFolio offers a free BASIC plan so users can create one digital name card and start sharing it.
Do recipients need to install an app to view a DIGI CardFolio digital name card?
No. Recipients can view a DIGI CardFolio digital name card directly through their web browser using a link or QR code, without installing an app.
Can digital name cards be updated after they have been issued?
Yes. Digital name card information can be updated without printing or issuing a new physical card, making it easier to keep contact and company information current.
What is an e-name card?
An e-name card, sometimes written “e namecard”, is also known as an electronic name card. It is a digital alternative to a traditional printed name card, usually containing professional contact information that can be shared electronically through a QR code, web link or other digital method.
Is a digital namecard the same as a digital name card?
Yes. “Digital namecard” and “digital name card” generally refer to the same type of digital professional profile. In Singapore, both spellings are commonly used when searching for electronic alternatives to printed name cards.
What is the difference between a digital name card and a digital business card?
There is usually little practical difference. “Digital name card” is commonly used in Singapore and parts of Asia, while “digital business card” is more common internationally. Both generally describe an online professional profile that can be shared digitally.
Can I share my digital name card on WhatsApp?
Yes. You can share the public card link through WhatsApp just as you would share any other web link.
Do I need to purchase an NFC card?
No. DIGI CardFolio digital name cards can be shared through a QR code or direct link, so a physical NFC card is optional.
Can I save my card to Apple Wallet?
Yes. DIGI CardFolio supports Apple Wallet access on supported setups and devices for the card owner.
Can I save my card to Google Wallet?
Yes. DIGI CardFolio supports Google Wallet access on supported setups and devices for the card owner.
Can companies manage employee digital name cards?
Yes. DIGI CardFolio supports corporate rollout options for organisations that need more control over staff card presentation and administration.
Is a digital name card suitable for networking events?
Yes. A digital name card is suitable for networking events because it can be shared quickly by QR code or link and updated after the event without printing a new card.
Is DIGI CardFolio available worldwide?
Yes. DIGI CardFolio is available to individuals, teams and organisations worldwide. As a web-based platform, digital name cards can be created, shared and managed from virtually anywhere, making it suitable for both local and international use.
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