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How to Add a Digital Business Card to Apple Wallet

Guide to digital business cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Share your contact info with a tap — no app required. VisiPass supports Google Wallet today, Apple Wallet is planned.

March 10, 2026

Apple Wallet is the most trusted place on a phone. Right next to boarding passes and credit cards — that's where your business card should live.

Note: Apple Wallet (.pkpass) support for VisiPass is on the roadmap. Google Wallet passes are available now. This article describes planned Apple Wallet functionality that is not yet live.

Here's exactly how to get there.

What Is an Apple Wallet Business Card?

An Apple Wallet business card is a native .pkpass file — the same format used by airline boarding passes and loyalty cards. When a contact receives your pass, they tap "Add to Wallet" and your card is saved permanently on their iPhone.

Unlike app-based cards (which require both parties to install an app), Wallet passes work with zero friction. The recipient doesn't need anything installed.

Option 1: Use VisiPass (Recommended)

VisiPass creates native Google Wallet passes that stay live — meaning you can update your phone number, title, or email after sharing, and every saved card refreshes automatically via push notification.

Setup takes under 60 seconds:

1. Go to visipass.de/signup and create a free account

2. Fill in your name, title, company, and contact details

3. Tap "Add to Google Wallet" — your pass is created instantly (Apple Wallet support is on the roadmap)

4. Share via QR code, NFC, or a personal link

When someone scans your code or taps your link, they see a preview and tap "Add to Wallet." Done.

Why Apple Wallet Cards Beat App-Based Cards

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FeatureApple Wallet PassApp-Based Card

|---------|-------------------|----------------| Recipient needs an app❌ No✅ Yes Lives on home screen✅ Yes❌ No Works offline✅ Yes❌ No Push updates when you change info✅ Yes (VisiPass)Depends Survives app uninstall✅ Yes❌ No

Option 2: Create a .pkpass File Manually

If you want to build a pass yourself (for developers), you'll need:

  • An Apple Developer account ($99/year)
  • A Pass Type ID certificate
  • A server to sign and host the pass
  • This is technically complex. Most people use a service like VisiPass to handle it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the person receiving my card need an iPhone?

    For Apple Wallet specifically, yes — Apple Wallet support is on the VisiPass roadmap. For Android users, VisiPass generates a native Google Wallet pass today.

    What happens when I change my phone number?

    With VisiPass, every saved pass updates via push notification. Contacts don't need to re-add your card.

    Can I have multiple cards?

    Free VisiPass accounts include 1 card. Pro accounts (€5.99/mo) get unlimited cards — useful if you want separate cards for different roles or companies.

    The Bottom Line

    Getting your business card into Apple Wallet is the single best networking upgrade you can make. It eliminates the "I'll save your number later" problem — because your card lives in the place they check 80 times a day.

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