How Much Does a Digital Business Card Cost in the UK?
Digital Business Cards UK Editorial Team — — Buying Guides
One-time payment or subscription? A plain guide to comparing digital business card costs in the UK, with this site's own prices in pounds.
In short: a digital business card in the UK is usually sold either as a one-off payment or as a monthly or annual subscription. To compare fairly, work out the total cost over the period you expect to use it, check that VAT is included, and see what happens to your profile if you stop paying. On this site, plans cost £49 or £99, paid once.
Price is often the first thing people check and the hardest thing to compare, because providers structure their charges differently. This guide explains the common pricing models in general terms, the questions worth asking, and exactly what the plans on this site cost. It does not quote other providers' prices, because those change and vary by plan. For the wider buying picture, see our UK buyer's guide to digital business cards.
The main pricing models
One-off payment
You pay once and keep the profile. Read what "lifetime" means in the provider's terms, and check whether editing your profile stays free afterwards.
Monthly or annual subscription
The profile stays live while you keep paying. Annual billing is often cheaper per month than monthly billing, but you commit for longer. Check the renewal price as well as the introductory price.
Free tier with paid upgrades
A free plan is useful for trying the format. Check which features sit behind the paywall — for example lead capture, analytics, removing provider branding or exporting your contacts.
Per-user team pricing
Common for companies with several staff. Check how you add and remove people, and whether there is a minimum number of users.
What to compare
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Is the price one-off or recurring? | Determines the total you pay over time |
| Is VAT included? | Consumer prices in the UK must include VAT; business price lists may not |
| What happens if you stop paying? | Some profiles go offline when a subscription ends |
| Which features are on each plan? | The cheapest plan may not include what you need |
| Can you export your contacts? | Avoids being locked in if you change provider |
| Are edits free? | Your details will change over time |
Working out the total cost
Multiply a monthly fee by the number of months you expect to use the card, then compare that with any one-off price. Add any team charges and any paid add-ons you would need. A low first-month price can cost more over two or three years than a single payment.
VAT
The standard rate of VAT in the UK is 20%. Prices shown to consumers must include VAT. If you are comparing business price lists, check whether each figure is shown with or without VAT before you compare them.
What the plans on this site cost
Both plans are one-time payments in pounds with UK VAT included. There is no subscription on either plan.
- Brand Presence — £49. Details, social links, documents, blog, products, testimonials, gallery, templates, password protection, visibility and order, contact display, analytics, QR code, custom profile link, save to contacts, email signature and unlimited edits.
- Business Add-ons — £99. Everything in Brand Presence, plus CRM, card scanner, get reviews, bookings, enquiries, contact leads, subscribers, forms and export.
The plans and prices are the same on all three product pages. Choose the page that matches how you share: the digital business card for face-to-face networking, the online business card for sharing by link or the virtual business card for email signatures and video calls.
Which plan suits whom?
Brand Presence covers a complete professional profile. Business Add-ons is aimed at people who want to capture leads, take bookings or keep contacts and follow-ups in one place. If you are unsure, list what you would do with the contacts you collect — if the answer is "follow them up", the lead and CRM features are the relevant difference.
Costs people forget
- Reprinting paper cards when details change, if you keep using both
- Time spent updating separate bios across directories and social accounts
- Team changes — adding new starters and removing leavers
- Paid add-ons on subscription plans that are needed to export data
Quick cost checklist
Before you pay for any digital business card, confirm each of these points in writing on the provider's pricing page or in its terms:
- [ ] The headline price and whether it is one-off or recurring
- [ ] The renewal price after any introductory period
- [ ] Whether VAT is included in the figure you are comparing
- [ ] The total cost over two years, including team members and add-ons
- [ ] What happens to your profile and your contacts if you stop paying
- [ ] Whether you can export your leads in a standard spreadsheet format
- [ ] Whether editing your profile is included at no extra charge
Keeping the answers side by side for each provider makes the comparison straightforward.
Mistakes to avoid
- Comparing first-month prices instead of total cost
- Ignoring what happens to the profile when payments stop
- Buying the cheapest plan without checking it includes the feature you wanted
- Assuming a business price list includes VAT
Frequently asked questions
How much does a digital business card cost in the UK?
It depends on the provider and pricing model. On this site the plans are £49 (Brand Presence) and £99 (Business Add-ons), each a one-time payment with UK VAT included.
Is there a monthly fee on this site?
No. Both plans are paid once and there is no subscription.
Do prices include VAT?
Prices on this site include UK VAT. For other providers, check the pricing page and checkout.
Is a one-off payment always cheaper?
Not always. It depends on how long you use the card and what each plan includes, so compare the total over the same period.