The Hidden Cost of Digital Business Cards
Most digital business card companies have a pricing secret: the card is cheap, but the platform costs $6 to $15 per month just to use basic features. Forever.
That means a $20 NFC card actually costs $92 in the first year ($20 + $6/month x 12). Over three years, you have paid $236 for a single business card. That is more expensive than a lifetime supply of premium paper cards.
How Other Companies Charge
| Company | Card Price | Monthly Fee for Basic Use | Year 1 Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinq | Free-$5 | $7.99/mo required | $101 |
| HiHello | $5-10 | $6/mo required | $77-82 |
| Linq | $15-30 | $3.99/mo required | $63-78 |
| Mobilo | $7.99 | $4.99/mo required | $68 |
| SURGE CARD | $29.99 | $0 — Free plan included | $29.99 |
How SURGE CARD Keeps the Base Free
Every SURGE CARD comes with a free SRG+ profile that includes everything you need for professional networking:
- Full profile customization — contact info, bio, social links, profile photo
- NFC + QR sharing — both technologies on every card
- Save to Contacts — recipients save your info with one tap
- Apple Wallet — save your digital card for instant access
- Profile QR Code — shareable even without the physical card
- Unlimited updates — change your info anytime, forever
With competitors, these basic features require a monthly subscription. With SURGE CARD, they are included from day one at no extra cost.
Optional Premium Plans for Power Users
SRG+ also offers premium plans for professionals and teams who want advanced features:
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Full profile, QR code, Apple Wallet, contact saving — included with every SURGE CARD |
| Individual | $6.67/mo | Cloud Drive, App Clips, advanced customization, offline access, 2 profiles |
| Pro | $28/mo (5 seats) | Team management, channels, privacy controls, up to 75 seats |
| Business | Custom | Unlimited everything, CRM, analytics, priority support |
The key difference: SRG+ premium plans are optional upgrades. Your SURGE CARD works perfectly on the free plan. Competitors lock basic features behind their paywall — you cannot even share your contact info without paying monthly.
The Math Still Works
Even if you choose the Individual plan ($6.67/mo), your first year total is $110 — and you get Cloud Drive, App Clips, and advanced customization that competitors do not offer at any price.
On the free plan, your total cost is $29.99. Period. For the life of the card.
Get Started
Buy a SURGE CARD, set up your free SRG+ profile, and start networking. Upgrade later if you want premium features — or do not. The choice is yours, not your card company is.
Order SURGE CARD — $29.99, free profile included
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