When you share your card with someone on an iPhone who doesn't have Blinq installed, iOS opens an App Clip: a lightweight version of your card that appears instantly, without a download. From it, they can view your details, save you to their phone, and share their own details back.
What you can do
Share your card with any iPhone user, even if they don't have Blinq installed.
Let them view your card details instantly in the App Clip, with no download.
Let them save your contact straight to their phone's Contacts app.
Let them share their own details back to you, without leaving the App Clip.
Who can use this
Any Blinq card holder sharing with someone on an iPhone, on any plan. App Clips work for every Blinq card, with no setup needed.
App Clips are an Apple feature, so they appear when you share your card to an iPhone.
How it works
Share your card as usual, by tag tap (including NFC cards), QR code, or link.
If the recipient doesn't have Blinq installed, iOS opens your App Clip automatically.
They can view your card details right away.
From the App Clip, they can save your contact to their phone or share their details back to you, with no install.
The full Blinq app is only needed if the recipient wants to view your card again inside Blinq or create their own card.
Personalized App Clips
When someone taps or scans your QR code on an iPhone, the App Clip shows your photo (or company logo), first name, and company, instead of a generic Blinq card. This is on for every card on every plan.
To personalise it, your card needs a profile photo or a company logo. If your card has neither, the App Clip shows the generic Blinq card.
FAQ
Do I need to do anything to get an App Clip for my card?
No setup is needed. Every Blinq card opens an App Clip when you share it to an iPhone.
If I share my card with someone, do they have to download the app?
No. They can view and save your details to their device without downloading Blinq. The app is only needed if they want to view your card again inside Blinq or create their own.
Is an App Clip an app download on someone else's phone?
No. An App Clip isn't a full app. It's removed automatically after 30 days, and they can delete it manually at any time. Read more from Apple.
Why does my App Clip show a generic card?
The App Clip personalises with your profile photo or company logo. If your card has neither, it shows the generic Blinq card. Add a photo or logo to your card and the App Clip shows it, along with your first name and company.
Need help?
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