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# What are the differences between all the VKARDS ?

# VKARD – Digital Business Card Models  

VKARD offers several types of digital business cards. Each model is designed for specific use cases, whether you simply want to share your contact details or collect customer reviews.  
This page highlights the **key differences between the available models**.  

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## VKARD Custom (PVC, Bamboo, Metal Silver, Metal Gold)  

**VKARD Custom models** give you **full personalization options**:  

* Add your **colors, logo, and design** to match your brand identity  
* The **functionalities are identical** across all models  
* **Configuration after purchase** via a personalization portal  

### 🧱 Material differences  

| Model | Material | Customizable | Technical Detail |
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| VKARD Custom PVC | 100% PVC | ✅ Yes |  |
| VKARD Custom Bamboo / Wood | 100% Bamboo | ✅ Yes | Eco-friendly & natural 🌱 |
| VKARD Metal Silver | Front: Metal / Back: PVC | ✅ Yes | Partial metal for NFC compatibility ⚙️ |
| VKARD Metal Gold | Front: Metal / Back: PVC | ✅ Yes | Elegant gold finish, NFC compatible ✨ |  

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## 🧩 VKARD Custom PVC  

**Two PVC versions are available:**  

* **Black PVC card**: Best for a clean design with white elements on a black background or a few colored details. Not suitable for large areas of color or complex visuals.  
* **White PVC card**: Allows **full customization** with color printing, background fills, patterns, and unlimited creativity.  

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## 💼 VKARD SILVER/GOLD  

VKARD Metal is a black metallic card available in **two finishes**:  

* **Gold**  
* **Silver**  

**Laser engraving:**  

* The engraving is done by **laser** and requires a [vector file](https://help.vkard.io/fr/article/quest-ce-quun-fichier-vectorise-8rehop/) (mandatory).  
* The laser removes the top coating to reveal the raw metal underneath:  
* **gold** on a Gold card  
* **silver** on a Silver card  

||| 👉 Other colors cannot be engraved. For a colored logo, choose a Black PVC card instead.  

**NFC functionality:**  

* The Metal Silver and Gold versions are **hybrid cards**: only the front is metal. A fully metallic card would block NFC.  
* The **back is PVC (not engravable)**, ensuring the NFC chip works properly.  

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## 📌 VKARD Light  

The **VKARD Light** is a ready-to-use NFC digital business card. It is designed to be **self-configured** as soon as you receive it.  

* **Non-customizable** (standard design)  
* **Same functionalities** as PVC, Bamboo, Metal Silver, and Metal Gold  
* Perfect for getting started quickly without personalization  

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## 🌟 VKARD Stars  

The **VKARD Stars** is an NFC card designed for **collecting customer reviews** on **Google My Business**.  

* Redirects directly to your Google page to leave a review ⭐  
* 100% self-configurable upon receipt  
* Unique design, non-customizable  

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## 🖥️ VKARD Desk  

The **VKARD Desk** is the **desktop version of VKARD Stars**, in an **NFC display stand format**.  

* Perfect for shops and reception desks  
* Same use as VKARD Stars: customer review collection  
* Ready to use upon receipt  

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## 🔑 VKARD KeyChain  

The **VKARD KeyChain** is a digital business card in a **keychain format**, ideal for entrepreneurs on the go.  

* Convenient NFC keychain  
* Built-in QR code for quick, contactless sharing  
* Remote profile configuration available 
* **Unique design, not customizable**. 

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## 📦 Summary  

* **VKARD Light**: Ready to use, non-customizable, same features as custom models  
* **VKARD Stars**: Optimized for collecting **Google reviews**, non-customizable  
* **VKARD Desk**: Same as Stars, but in **NFC display format**  
* **VKARD Custom**: Fully customizable, choice of material and design  

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||| 👉 **Important**: The QR code is **mandatory**. It serves as a **backup** and is required for the card manufacturing process, especially for encoding.  

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💬 If you’re not sure which model to choose, our team is here to help and guide you.