Are business cards still relevant in 2026?

Are business cards still relevant in 2026? Short answer: yes, but probably not the version you're picturing. Around 88 percent of paper business cards are thrown out within a week of being handed over. This video covers who still uses cards, why paper is fading, what's replacing it, and how to make your own card work. A business card is a card that carries your name, title, company, and contact details. In 2026 it can be paper, digital, or an NFC card with a chip inside. Chapters 0:00 Are business cards still relevant? 0:39 What is a business card? 0:52 Do people still use business cards? 1:03 Why paper business cards are declining 1:51 What's replacing the paper business card? 2:37 How to make your business card more effective 3:20 Business card questions, answered 3:58 The Blinq read Links Create your free Blinq digital business card: https://blinq.me/solutions/digital-business-card The full article: https://blinq.me/blog/are-business-cards-still-relevant FAQ Are business cards still worth it? For people who meet face to face, yes, and a digital card is worth more than paper because it works in person and virtually. Do people actually keep paper business cards? Mostly no: around 88 percent are thrown out within a week, usually because the service isn't needed at that exact moment. When should you hand out a business card? After some rapport, not before. Opening with it makes the conversation feel transactional. Are digital business cards better than paper? They do more: instant sharing, live updates, links, engagement data. For a tangible handoff too, pair a digital profile with an NFC card. #businesscards #digitalbusinesscard #network