Digital Business Cards for your Google Wallet
- Can I use a static vCard QR Code for Google Wallet Passes?
- Where can I view my google wallet pass?
- Can I set the text and background color uniformly for all Wallet Passes?
What is the Google Wallet?
Google Wallet is a digital wallet application that allows you to store debit cards, credit cards, loyalty cards, and even your Business Card securely on your smartphones.
How can I open the wallet?
Tap on the side key of your Android Phone
You can assign the side key with the double-click function to open the Google Wallet app in order to have quick access to your Wallet.
App Icon
Unlock your phone and click on the Google Wallet icon to access the Google Wallet App.
What is a Digital Business Card?
A Digital Business Card is a landing page that contains your contact data and additional information about your business.
How do I move a digital Business Card into my Google Wallet?
1. Create a digital Business Card
Login to your account to create a new Business Card or use an existing one.
2. Configure Wallet Pass
In the Business Card editor click on the Wallet Pass section.
Within this interface, you can make adjustments to your wallet's appearance, by setting the background color.
By default, the background comes pre-filled with color derived from the branding area of your Business Card.
The text color is automatically set to either black or white depending on the background color. This means that your input for the text color has no influence on the display of the Google Wallet Pass. The font color can just be used for Apple Wallet.
3. Download or send Wallet Pass
You can now download the Wallet Pass by clicking the Add to Google Wallet button.
Alternatively you can email you the Wallet Pass by clicking the Send button. Please note that the email can only be sent once a day. Open the email on your smartphone and follow the instructions.
When you receive the email click on the Add to Google Wallet button.
Make sure you are logged in to your Google Account to add Wallet Pass to your Google Wallet.
To add the Card to your Google Wallet please press the Add button.
The Google Wallet Pass is added directly to your Google Wallet. Please keep in mind that your Google Wallet Pass can be accessed on any device on which you are logged in with your Google account.
Once the pass is downloaded to your wallet, you will see the Wallet Pass in full screen on your Android Phone.
4. Share the Wallet Pass link
You can share your Wallet Pass also as a link in your instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, add the link in your email signature or even put the link on your website. Just click on the copy icon to save the link in the clipboard and paste it anywhere. If a user opens the link, we detect automatically if the smartphone is an Apple or Google device and send the appropriate pass.
5. Click on the Share this page button
Click on the Share this page button of your business card and add your Wallet Pass to your Google Wallet.
6. Double-tap on your profile image
Alternatively, you can double-tap on the profile image of your business card and the Wallet Pass will automatically be downloaded to your Google Wallet.
What elements are on my Google Wallet Pass?
Frontside
The frontside of your Wallet Pass displays your essential contact information, encompassing your image, the company name, job position, the first and last name, email, phone number, and a QR Code that links to your Digital Business Card.
Backside
The backside of the Google Wallet Pass shows your business, private and mobile phone numbers, as well as your full address and links to your social media profiles.
What are the benefits?
Easy contact management
Storing Business Cards with a QR Code in the Google Wallet streamlines contact management, offering a convenient and efficient solution for networking in the digital age.
Efficient networking
With a Digital Business Cards readily accessible, sharing contact information during events and meetings becomes effortless, reflecting a modern and tech-savvy approach to professional connections.
Quick access, stylish look
With the press of just two buttons, you can go directly to your wallet and always have your business card ready for use. This is very practical, but also gives your profile a modern touch and has an eye-catching effect. Everyone who sees it also wants his business card in the wallet.
FAQs
Can I use a static vCard QR Code for Google Wallet Passes?
No. To add an Google Wallet Pass to your Android Phone you need to create a Digital Business Card first.
Where can I view my google wallet pass?
Your Google Wallet Pass can be accessed independent of the operating system and on any device on which you are logged in with your Google account.
Can I set the text and background color uniformly for all Wallet Passes?
Yes. If you have a White Label account, then as an administrator of the account you can set the colors uniformly for all users Wallet Passes in the branding area. You can read how to do this in the article Branding your White Label account.
Alternatives of sharing a Business Card
QR Code on a screen as background
Utilize a QR Code set as the background on your mobile phone screen for seamless sharing of your Business Card with others.
QR Code sticker
To facilitate the sharing of your Business Card, affix a QR Code sticker onto your mobile phone. When scanned by others, this QR Code will enable swift access to your Business Card information, enhancing efficiency in networking and information exchange.
Printed Business Cards
Printed Business Cards with QR Code offer a modern and efficient way to bridge the gap between physical and digital networking. By incorporating a QR Code on your Business Card, you provide recipients with a quick and direct link to your online presence.