By Manan Bhatia, Founder · Updated Oct 6, 2026
How much does a digital business card cost in Canada?
A digital business card costs $0 CAD on a free plan, $9.99 CAD a month or $99.99 CAD a year on a paid plan, and CA$29.99 to CA$189.99 once for an NFC card, at Innovnet prices. Add $10 CAD shipping anywhere in Canada, with no duties.
Other brands price differently, and orders from outside Canada can add duties and courier fees. Here is the full picture, checked Oct 2026.
The three things you can pay for
Free plan
A profile you share by link or QR code. Most brands offer one, with limits on cards, scans, or features.
Paid plan
A monthly or yearly fee for analytics, more profiles, lead capture, and CRM sync. Some brands require one to use the card.
One-time card
The physical NFC card, paid once. Some brands bundle it into the plan instead.
Innovnet digital business card prices
Every price is in CAD, including the hardware.
| Item | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic plan | $0 CAD | Profile, real-time updates, exchanged contact, basic visitor insights, Apple Wallet |
| PRO plan | $9.99 CAD/mo or $99.99 CAD/yr | Multiple profiles, advanced analytics, appointments, CRM sync |
| Classic PVC card | CA$29.99, once | Black or white |
| Bamboo or walnut card | CA$39.99, once | Premium wood |
| Elite metal card | CA$69.99 to CA$189.99, once | Black and Silver CA$69.99, Red CA$139.99, Blue CA$189.99 |
| NFC tag or keychain | CA$19.99, once | Blue or black |
| Shipping in Canada | $10 CAD | From Hamilton, Ontario, with no customs or duties |
What other brands charge
Checked Oct 2026 on each brand’s own site, in the currency the source shows. Many show “$” without saying which dollar, so check the currency at checkout. Each comparison page lists its sources.
| Brand | Free plan | Paid plan | NFC card | Currency shown | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovnet | Yes, Basic $0 CAD | PRO $9.99 CAD/mo | From CA$29.99 | CAD | Innovnet pricing |
| Blinq | Yes, two digital cards | Premium $9.99/mo | From $24.99 | $ with no label | Blinq sources |
| HiHello | Yes, four digital cards | Professional $6/mo | Program your own; no card price listed | $ with no label | HiHello sources |
| OVOU | No; free trial | Individual $12/mo or $99/yr | Standard card included in the plan | $ as shown; display currency selectable | OVOU sources |
| V1CE | Software £0/mo once you own a card | Optional, from £49/mo | From $82, one payment | Cards $ with no label; plans £ | V1CE sources |
| Dot | Profile free for life with a device | None required | dot.card $30 | $ with no label | Dot sources |
| Popl | Yes, for individuals | Teams by quote | Popl Metal $44.99 USD on Amazon.com | USD | Popl sources |
Shipping and duties: outside Canada vs Hamilton
The digital business card price on a product page is not always what you pay. Where the order ships from decides whether duties and fees appear at your door.
| Seller | Ships from | Shipping | Duties and taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovnet | Hamilton, Ontario | $10 CAD anywhere in Canada | None on Canadian orders |
| Blinq | Outside Canada | International orders $19.99 flat | Shipped duty unpaid; you pay on delivery |
| V1CE | UK workshop | Free tracked shipping listed | Buyer pays all customs duties, taxes, and import fees |
| Dot | California, United States | Ships worldwide | Duties and import taxes collected at checkout |
By courier
The CBSA says imported goods can owe duty plus GST or HST, and couriers may add their own customs clearance fees.
CBSA on courier importsBy mail
Items worth more than CA$20 owe duty and tax on the full value, and Canada Post charges a $9.95 handling fee on each.
CBSA on duty and taxes owedWhat a team pays
Year one = (cards × card price) + (PRO seats × $99.99 CAD) + $10 CAD shipping.
Example: a team of six buys six Classic PVC cards (6 × CA$29.99 = CA$179.94) and puts its three salespeople on PRO yearly (3 × $99.99 = $299.97 CAD). With $10 CAD shipping, year one is CA$489.91 before tax.
Year two is CA$299.97, because the cards are paid once and the other three stay on free Basic.
Per-seat plans work differently. OVOU Teams, for example, lists $90 per seat a year with a five-seat minimum and a card included.
Weigh the cost against the leads you keepQuestions about price
How much does a digital business card cost in Canada?
At Innovnet, $0 CAD for the free Basic plan, $9.99 CAD a month or $99.99 CAD a year for PRO, and CA$29.99 to CA$189.99 once for an NFC card, plus $10 CAD shipping in Canada.
Is there a free digital business card?
Yes. Innovnet Basic is $0 CAD and works without buying a card. You can share it by link, QR code, or Apple Wallet, and buy an NFC card later if you want one.
Do I have to pay every month?
No. The card is a one-time purchase and Basic is free. PRO is optional, and if it lapses the account moves back to Basic, so your card and QR code keep working.
Will I pay duties on a card ordered from outside Canada?
You may. The CBSA says imported goods can owe duty plus GST or HST, and couriers can charge their own clearance fees. Innovnet ships from Hamilton, Ontario, with no customs or duties on Canadian orders.
How much is a metal digital business card?
Innovnet Elite metal cards are CA$69.99 in Black or Silver, CA$139.99 in Red, and CA$189.99 in Blue, paid once. Elite cards can be engraved with your name and logo, with an art proof before production.
See every plan in CAD
Start on Basic for $0 CAD, add a card when you want one, and turn on PRO only for the people who need it.