Here are articles and summaries detailing the benefits of vCards (contact files) and virtual (payment) cards:

vCard (Contact File) Benefits (Digital Business Cards)

• Instant Sharing & Networking: Easily share contact details error-free at events, saving time and simplifying contact input for recipients.
• Accessibility & Durability: Always accessible via digital devices (no misplaced physical cards), durable (PVC options exist), and don't get lost or creased.
• Interactive & Eco-Friendly: Include clickable links (website, social media), provide analytics (tracking access), and reduce paper waste.
• Professionalism & Updates: Professional appearance in email signatures; files can be manually or automatically updated.
• Filtering/Engagement: On iOS, using a vCard can bypass "unknown sender" filters, boosting message visibility and trust. 

Virtual (Payment) Card Benefits (B2B/Expense Management) 

• Enhanced Security: Protects against fraud with single-use, limited-amount, or merchant-specific cards, reducing risk for buyers/suppliers.
• Spending Control: Admins can set custom limits, expiration dates, and merchant restrictions, improving accountability.
• Efficiency & Cash Flow: Faster issuance/cancellation, streamlined accounts payable (AP), consolidated vendor payments, and better cash flow visibility.
• Cost Savings: Reduces overhead from printing/mailing physical cards and minimizes FX markups (e.g., $150k-$180k saved annually for one company). 

Sample Articles Mentioning Benefits

• "Unlocking the Power of vCards: The Future of Digital Business Cards" (InstantCard, 2024).
• "Virtual card benefits: Security, cost-savings & more" (SVB, 2025).
• "5 Reasons Virtual Cards (vCards) Increase Security & Efficiency for B2B Payments" (Esker, 2024).
• "Top ten business benefits of vCard Plus to consider in 2025" (QRCodeChimp, 2025).