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business card vs visiting card

Both 'business card' and 'visiting card' are correct ways to refer to a small card that displays a person's contact information. The choice between the two terms may depend on regional preferences or personal style.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 615 views

business card

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a small card that displays a person's contact information.

Use 'business card' when referring to a small card that typically includes a person's name, job title, company name, and contact information.

Examples:

I handed out my business card at the networking event.
Make sure to bring plenty of business cards to the conference.
Her business card had an elegant design.
He exchanged business cards with the potential clients.
The new employee ordered a batch of business cards with her updated information.

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That business card belongs to someone who knows him.
Right after you gave me your business card, so don't try anything.
And I gave the grandmother my business card.
He is Josh Richards, according to his business card.
One of the policemen Showing me a business card.
I thought you wanted my business card.
The best business card is a firm handshake.
A business card or his belongings.
Apparently, they found his business card in Barnes' pocket.
Now, Lieutenant Provenza here remembers handing Darrell - his business card.
Barely fits on my business card.
They searched my pockets and found Li Causi's business card.
Matsuko was clutching this woman's business card.
My business card is back there, too.
Her business card says that she works for Modern Fashion.
I pulled his prints from his business card.
You've had my business card for over six months.
Five minutes ago, his business card was torched.
His business card says he's CEO of Kensitron Software.
You should put that on your business card.

Alternatives:

contact card
professional card
name card
calling card
personal card

visiting card

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English. It may be more prevalent in certain regions or have historical connotations.

While 'visiting card' is a valid term for a small card with contact information, 'business card' is more widely recognized and used in contemporary English.

Examples:

In some cultures, people still exchange visiting cards as a formal gesture.
She presented her visiting card to the receptionist.
The diplomat handed out his visiting card at the embassy event.
Historically, visiting cards were used to announce a person's arrival or express condolences.
The antique shop displayed a collection of old visiting cards.

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No, nothing was found... except your visiting card.
We understand that today, Belarus's visiting card unfortunately implies the Lukashenko regime.
Your visiting card found on the body of a dead Gold.
Mr President, Commissioner Oreja, ladies and gentlemen, the Treaty of Amsterdam is the European Union's visiting card to introduce it to its citizens.
You got my visiting card?
I had lost my visiting card
It's a visiting card.
Strict observance of the Treaty is the best visiting card the euro could have.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, each budget is a visiting card for the political will behind it.
If it were a simple honorary title to put on my visiting card... I'd accept with pleasure
You mean he didn't have his visiting card with him?
His visiting card, look.
Here's his visiting card.
YOUR VISITING CARD FOUND ON DEAD GOLDl.
If it were a mere title of honor to put on a visiting card, I should be pleased to accept.
The use of Zhenjiang Xiang Cu became established in the Liang Dynasty; it was regarded as the best rice vinegar in the early China Medicine Classics and won an international gold award in the Qing Dynasty. Zhenjiang Xiang Cu has become the city's visiting card.
greeting cards and visiting cards, announcement and message cards,
For people who fall ill and require urgent treatment when visiting another EU country the European Health Insurance Card scheme applies.
The European Health Insurance Card scheme will continue to apply for citizens who require urgent treatment when visiting another EU country.
I'm visiting my sister, and he was entertaining us all afternoon with his card tricks.

Alternatives:

calling card
contact card
professional card
name card
personal card

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