Core Concepts
Fixed and Editable Cards
The card variant determines whether you can change the details and design after purchase. A fixed card stays as purchased. You can update an Editable Card later.
Compare the two variants
A fixed card works well when the details and design are final. Choose an Editable Card if information such as a phone number, job title, or branding may change later.
| Fixed card | Editable Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Edit after purchase | No | Yes |
| Change contact details and design | No | Yes |
| Update an existing Apple or Google Wallet pass | No changes are possible | Normally updates automatically after you save |
| Stay connected to a card group | No | Yes, while the card remains linked |
You set the variant before purchase. You can't switch it afterward. Adding a fixed card to an account doesn't make it editable.
What happens to the Apple or Google Wallet pass?
When you save a change to an Editable Card, DigiCard Pro rebuilds its QR code and Wallet pass with the new details. A pass already saved to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet should refresh automatically. You normally don't need to add it again.
A fixed card has no later update path. Its Wallet pass stays as it was created after purchase.
Does an Editable Card use a dynamic QR code?
No. Both variants encode their content directly in the QR code. An Editable Card doesn't rely on a redirect link to support later changes.
For a Contact Card, the QR code contains a vCard and works without an internet connection. Saving an edited Contact Card creates a new static QR code inside the existing Wallet pass.
The card type also stays fixed after purchase. You can't convert a Contact Card into a LinkedIn Profile Card or the other way around.
Do I need an account?
You don't need an account to purchase either variant. You can update an Editable Card with an email address through a time-limited edit link. If the card is already assigned to an account, editing by email link may be disabled through that account or a linked card group. To edit a card without an email address or a LinkedIn Profile Card, you need an account.
You can later add a fixed card or Editable Card to your account. A fixed card remains read-only after you add it.
What remains fixed on an Editable Card?
The purchased variant and card type can't change. If the card is linked to a card group, the group may also control individual fields. You can't change those fields on the card itself.
Learn how shared values and locked fields work in Understand shared defaults, variable fields, and locked fields.
Follow Create a digital business card to create a new card. To update an existing Editable Card, follow Edit an Editable Card.