Kontaktkort

Kontaktkort, meaning “contact card” in Swedish, refers to a card or digital record that summarizes the contact information of a person or organization. It is used to facilitate communication and networking by providing essential details needed to reach someone or to add them to a contact list. The term covers both physical cards distributed at meetings and digital entries stored in devices and applications.

Physical kontaktkort typically resemble traditional visitkort and often include name, job title, company, phone number, email address, physical postal address, website, and sometimes a logo or photograph. Digital kontaktkort are stored in contact management systems and can be exchanged via email, messaging apps, or QR codes. They can be interoperable through standardized formats such as vCard (.vcf), which is widely supported for import into address books, and MECARD, commonly used in QR codes for quick sharing.

Common uses include professional networking, sales, customer relationship management, and any scenario where a quick exchange of identifying information is desired. Exchange methods range from handing over a physical card and scanning a scanning QR code to importing a vCard or tapping NFC tags on a card with compatible devices.

Creation and management of kontaktkort are supported by most smartphones and software, which can generate, store, and export contact records. When sharing kontaktkort, it is advisable to include only information that is necessary and to obtain consent for sharing personal data, in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.